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E Pittaway1, L Bartolomei, S Rees
1Centre for Refugee Research, University of New South Wales, Sydney NSW 2052, Australia. e.pittaway@unsw.edu.au
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
|February 19, 2008
Summary
The 2004 Tsunami revealed significant gender-based violence, including sexual abuse and unmet reproductive health needs, among displaced women and girls. Governments committed to addressing these critical issues in disaster situations.
Area of Science:
- Disaster Management
- Gender Studies
- Public Health
Background:
- The 2004 Tsunami exposed critical gender-related issues, particularly sexual violence against displaced women and girls.
- Key concerns include inadequate sanitation, lack of safe bathing spaces, and insufficient reproductive healthcare access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the prevalence of gender-based violence in natural disasters.
- To advocate for the recognition and addressing of women's specific needs in post-disaster scenarios.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of reports and documented cases of violence against women in tsunami-affected regions.
- Review of the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action by women's groups at the UN Commission for the Status of Women.
Main Results:
- Increased domestic violence and documented cases of rape and sexual abuse were reported across affected countries.
- Women's advocacy led to a United Nations Resolution with governmental commitments.
Conclusions:
- Disaster response must integrate gender-sensitive approaches to protect women and girls from sexual violence.
- Urgent need for accessible sexual and reproductive health services and legal protections in disaster zones.
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