'There is dire need of legislative, policy, and institutional reforms for ensuring prevention, protection and rehabilitation of women and girls during disasters and conflicts.'
." The scale of flooding is certainly unprecedented: the extremely consequential levels of humanitarian, infrastructural, and economic destruction are colossal, so much so that it is almost inconceivable to correctly quantify the losses at this point. Devastating flash floods have washed away roads, homes and crops – leaving a trail of deadly destruction across Pakistan.
Furthermore, owing to the conservative and patriarchal nature of most rural households in Pakistan, women are often not allowed to leave their homes without a male companion or permission from the tribal elders and tend to have minimal outside exposure as a result. They are also primary caregivers at home which can further compromise their ability to evacuate.
There is a greater concern for women's hygiene and sanitation needs as these shelter homes are often unhygienic and do not have proper latrines or clean water. The women are unable to manage their periods in this homelessness. Some had even resorted to using leaves. Women's specific needs are neglected. The challenge is particularly acute for pregnant and lactating women. Pregnant women have nowhere to give birth safely because the floods have washed away homes and health facilities.
There is dire need of legislative, policy and institutional reforms for ensuring prevention, protection and rehabilitation of women and girls during disasters and conflicts. Pakistan needs to take actions on district provincial and national level to secure the human rights of women and girls in disaster and conflict settings; prevent violence against women and girls; and ensure the meaningful participation of women. We need to have a gender responsive approach in DRR.
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