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This conference report is a result of the Regional Consultations for Central Asia and South Caucasus on the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and presents summary of challenges and provides valuable recommendations.
The event was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan on 1-2 April, 2014 to discuss key issues, barriers, challenges and recommended actions in reducing disaster risks for women and other vulnerable groups.
The report is a valuable source of information and will be useful for policy-makers, government officials, NGOs and women’s networks involved in promoting women's participation in DRR.
Nargis Azizova, Programme Specialist, UN Women MCO Kazakhstan, e-mail: nargis.azizova@unwomen.org