Disasters around the world are increasing in scale, frequency and impact. Disasters such as earthquakes, famines and cyclones have a significant impact on the world’s economy and the global food system, affecting millions of people, particularly women, every year. The Women’s Resilience Index (WRI), commissioned by ActionAid, with the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) assesses the extent of women’s involvement in preparing for and recovering from disasters in eight countries. Take a look at this animation and find out whey we need to empower women as leaders in disaster preparedness and the impacts of what will happen if we don't. Let's champion women as leaders. Find out more here: www.actionaid.org/womensresilience

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