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Indonesia Prepares for El Niño 2026's Disproportionate Impact on Women and Vulnerable Groups
WHY IT MATTERS
The alert calls for immediate action to protect vulnerable groups, particularly women and girls, from the disproportionate impacts of El Niño 2026, ensuring their access to essential services and support to prevent further exacerbation of existing risks and vulnerabilities.
What happened
The United Nations has issued a Gender Alert for Indonesia, warning of the potential devastating effects of El Niño 2026 on women, girls, and vulnerable groups. The alert highlights the need for early action to mitigate the impacts of drought, water shortages, food insecurity, and forest fires, which can exacerbate risks of gender-based violence, child marriage, and human trafficking.
Priority areas include mapping vulnerable groups, monitoring early warning triggers, and strengthening contingency planning.
The alert also emphasizes the importance of safe, accessible, and inclusive assistance, as well as capacity building and risk communication.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Gender Alert #1: Anticipating the Impact of El Niño 2026 on Women, Girls, and Vulnerable Groups in Indonesia
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