The Protection of Women Against Disasters:

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Purpose and Scope 1.3 Structure of the Paper 2. Historical Perspectives 2.1 Evolution of Gender Roles 2.2 Disasters in Historical Context 2.3 Case Studies of Past Disasters 3. Theoretical Frameworks 3.1 Gender and Disaster Theory 3.2 Intersectionality in Disaster Studies 3.3 Social Vulnerability Models 4. Impacts of Disasters on Women 4.1 Physical and Psychological Effects 4.2 Economic and Social Disruptions 4.3 Long-term Consequences 5. Global Policies and Agreements 5.1 International Humanitarian Law 5.2 UN Initiatives and Programs 5.3 Regional Agreements 6. Strategies for Empowerment 6.1 Community-Based Approaches 6.2 Disaster Risk Reduction Education 6.3 Economic Empowerment Programs 7. Case Studies 7.1 Asia-Pacific Region 7.2 Sub-Saharan Africa 7.3 Latin America 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Policy Recommendations 8.3 Future Research Directions