Coronavirus: how does women’s leadership make a difference in a crisis?
In the world’s poorest countries, the leadership of women at a grassroots local level will save lives during the coronavirus crisis. Find out why.
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Anna Parke
Head of Research and Programme Policy, Humanitarian Team
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In Nigeria, members of the Community Action Response Team are conducting house-to-house visits to increase awareness about Covid-19 and hygiene practice. Photo: ActionAid
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Women's leadership was transformative in the aftermath of the Indonesia tsunami. Photo: ActionAid
The Indonesia earthquake and tsunami: why women’s leadership worked
28th September marks one year since a series of powerful earthquakes struck the Central Sulawesi province of Indonesia, triggering a tsunami resulting in significant damage and loss of life. Our new research shows how women's leadership made an incredible difference in the aftermath.
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