Conflict, Disasters, and Disability Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction
Natural-hazard related disasters continue to have a heavy toll globally, with marginalised groups, like people with disabilities, disproportionally affected.
As we observe International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, it is crucial to acknowledge the often-overlooked intersection between violent conflict and natural-hazard-related disasters.
The impact of conflict exacerbates disaster risks, especially for people with disabilities, yet remains insufficiently addressed in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategies.
- 19 of the top 25 most climate-vulnerable countries have risks compounded by fragility, conflict, and violence.
- Until recently, there has been little focus on disaster risk reduction in such contexts.
Disability meets natural-hazard related disasters during violent conflict and forced migration
Author's summary: Disasters affect people with disabilities more.
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