Women in Humanitarian Response in Nigeria Initiative (WiHRiN) in collaboration with UN Women and partner organisations urged stakeholders to enhance gender-responsive strategies in disaster preparedness and climate resilience.
Dr Mimidoo Achakpa, the Coalition Coordinator made the call at the validation workshop in Yola.
She said, the workshop aimed at addressing gender gaps in disaster and climate resilience strategies in Adamawa State.
She advised the participants to critically assess the findings and provide additional input.
Dr. Hassan Misari, facilitator, presented an overview of the assessment findings, highlighting key gender-related challenges and opportunities within the state’s climate and disaster resilience frameworks.
He guided participants through a series of group discussions aimed at validating the findings and shaping a proposed roadmap for action.
Hajiya Safiya Mohammed, controller, Federal Ministry of Environment expressed the need for collaboration among security agencies, government institutions, and Civil Society Organisation to create resilient and gender-responsive disaster management frameworks.
Dr Ibrahim Umar, Director Ministry of environment emphasised the importance of inclusive strategies that ensure both men and women are equally involved in the development and implementation of disaster management policies in the state.
Falda Wesley, representative of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development expressed confidence that the discussions would lead to meaningful outcomes and stronger gender representation in humanitarian planning.
According to her, the workshop is an eye opener for additional knowledge for them to give them and take more ideas on their field work.
The workshop brought together the stakeholders to review and validate findings from a recent gender gap assessment, following a previous consultative meeting in the state.
