Description:
Men and women in Myanmar have, in principle, equal rights and
women play a role in all spheres of society. However, gender
discrimination is still widespread. There are very limited
opportunities for women?s leadership at all levels. Gender-based
violence, mostly against women, is widespread, particularly in
conflict areas. In the aftermath of cyclone Nargis, Oxfam set up a
programme in Dedaye Township, which aimed to restore primary
production and income levels, establish social safety nets, and
promote alternative skills-based livelihoods options. The
programme took two main approaches: to identify and address
vulnerability to risk and to foster the development of women?s
livelihoods. This both directly benefits women, who are among the
most vulnerable members of the community, and improves the
capacity of the whole community to withstand natural hazards.
Source/publisher:
Oxfam
Date of Publication:
2012-05-00
Date of entry:
2012-10-07
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- Individual Documents
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Language:
English
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