HE PROTECTION OF WOMEN AGAINST DISASTERS

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Significance 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Methodology Overview 2. Women and Disasters 2.1 Impact of Disasters on Women 2.2 Gender-Specific Vulnerabilities 2.3 Historical Context and Trends 3. Theoretical Frameworks 3.1 Feminist Theories and Disasters 3.2 Vulnerability and Capacity Analysis 3.3 Intersectionality in Disaster Response 4. Legal and Policy Frameworks 4.1 International Guidelines and Conventions 4.2 National Policies and Legislation 4.3 Evaluation of Existing Frameworks 5. Case Studies 5.1 Case Study: Hurricane Katrina 5.2 Case Study: Indian Ocean Tsunami 5.3 Lessons Learned and Best Practices 6. Preparedness and Mitigation Strategies 6.1 Community-Based Strategies 6.2 Role of Non-Governmental Organizations 6.3 Technological Innovations in Disaster Management 7. Empowering Women in Disaster Management 7.1 Education and Training Initiatives 7.2 Women Leadership in Disaster Response 7.3 Policy Recommendations for Empowerment 8. Conclusion 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Future Research 8.3 Closing Thoughts and Reflections