Hearing their voices: the women and children in the earthquake affected areas of Pakistan | ||||||||||||
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Addressing issues faced by women and children in the aftermath of the Pakistan Earthquake | ||||||||||||
Khwendo Kor;
IUCN / Duryog Nivaran:
South Asia network for disaster risk reduction , 2006
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This report provides an insight, through interviews and observations, into the issues faced by women and children affected by the earthquake in Pakistan. It assesses the relief efforts to highlight the extent to which issues specific to women and children are being addressed in the camps and provide recommendations for their redress. The report observes that the patriarchal culture of these communities exacerbates the difficulties faced by women and children affected by the earthquake, and that this situation is worsened by the fact that relief organisations have not specifically addressed women’s needs. Specific problems identified include:
The study recommends the following needs:
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