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Webinar on “Empowering Women in Disaster Risk Reduction through Heritage”

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Abstract

The RESILIAGE webinar “Empowering Women in Disaster Risk Reduction through Heritage,” held on April 10 2024, focused on the intersection of gender, heritage, and resilience-building.

Esteemed speakers, including Laurence Gillois (UNESCO), Faduma Ali (UNESCO Disaster Risk Reduction Unit), Ana Persic (UNESCO’s Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Section), Mary Nyasimi (UNESCO Nairobi), and Rosa Tamborrino (POLITO), discussed women’s crucial roles in science and disaster risk reduction.

Moderated by Irina Pavlova (UNESCO), the event emphasized inclusivity, gender equality, and leveraging cultural heritage for community resilience.

The recording of the webinar is available for all that wish to watch or rewatch this successful webinar!