Gender and DRM Week in Zambia
Strengthening Gender Equality and Awareness through Advocacy, Sensitization, and
Capacity Building. This event aims to highlight the critical role of gender-responsive planning and the involvement of women in leadership and decision-making within DRM frameworks.
The main objective is to build on the findings of the gender analysis by conducting targeted advocacy and sensitization activities, promoting gender and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) messages through media platforms, raising awareness of GBV, and training local trainers to further disseminate knowledge and skills at the community, district and national levels.
Key activities
Publication of Advocacy and Sensitization Materials : To produce and disseminate educational and advocacy materials, including brochures, posters, and flyers, based on the gender analysis findings to raise awareness and promote gender equality.
Organisation of Advocacy Campaigns : To conduct advocacy campaigns targeting key stakeholders, including parliamentarians, religious and traditional leaders, to champion gender equality, combat GBV, adopt gender transformative fund and promote policy change.
Activities : Meeting with Parliamentarians
- Opening Session :
Official Opening Remarks : The event will begin with opening remarks to set the stage for the day’s discussions and emphasize the importance of gender integration in DRM.
ARC Gender Strategy & Gender Transformative Fund Presentation : A brief presentation will introduce the ARC Gender Strategy and the Gender Transformative Fund, showcasing ARC’s commitment to gender equality in disaster management. - Ministry of Gender Presentation :
Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting : The Ministry of Gender will discuss the necessity of gender-responsive planning and budgeting, highlighting how these practices can address the unique needs of both women and men in disaster scenarios.
Role of Women in DRM Leadership and Decision Making : This presentation will explore the gaps and opportunities for enhancing women’s participation in DRM leadership roles, stressing the importance of inclusive decision-making processes. - Policy Brief Presentation :
The session will continue with a detailed presentation of the latest policy brief, outlining key strategies and insights related to gender integration in DRM. - Q&A Session :
An interactive Q&A session will allow participants to engage with the presenters, ask questions, and delve deeper into the topics discussed. - Panel Discussion : Gender Integration in DRM in Zambia
The panel discussion will address several critical questions, including :
- Ensuring Policy Coherence in DRM : Strategies for integrating gender equality concerns effectively during climate and health-related disasters.
- Importance of Gender-Disaggregated Data in DRM : Methods for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating gender-disaggregated data, and ensuring its effective utilization.
- Leveraging Partnerships for Gender Integration in DRM : Exploring opportunities to promote gender integration in DRM in Mozambique through strategic partnerships.
- Gender-Responsive Disaster Financing : Ensuring that disaster financing mechanisms adequately address gender equality issues.
- Closing Remarks :
Key Takeaways : Summarizing the main points and lessons learned from the day’s discussions.
Gender Transformative Fund Endorsement : Endorsing the Gender Transformative Fund as a vital tool for promoting gender equality in DRM.
Next Steps : Outlining the future actions and steps needed to continue advancing gender integration in DRM.
Promotion of Gender and DRM Messages on Media (Mainstream and Social Media) : To leverage the power of mainstream and social media to spread key gender and DRM messages to a wider audience.
Raising Awareness on GBV Among Men, Women, Girls, and Boys : To raise awareness on GBV, its impact on individuals and communities, and ways to prevent it through community engagement and education.