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Inclusive DRM & Handicap International
Véronique Walbaum - DRM Technical AdvisorHandicap International
Outline of presentation
I / Concepts of Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
II / “Inclusive” Disaster Risk Management, why and how?
III. Inclusive Disaster Risk Management & HI
I / Concepts of Disaster Risk Management (DRM)
Risk = Hazards X Vulnerabilities Capacities
There is no such thing as a 'natural' disaster, only natural hazards.
Exposure to hazard
Disaster risk (based on a social vulnerability)
Disaster risk (based on an economic vulnerability)
Disaster Risk Management cycle
DRR definition
Disaster Risk Reduction aims to reduce the damage caused by natural hazards like earthquakes, floods, droughts and cyclone, through an ethic of prevention. DRR reduces disaster risks through efforts to analyse and reduce the causal factors of disasters. (UNISDR)
“…every dollar spent on risk reduction saves between $5 and $10 in economic losses from
disasters”
II. “Inclusive” Disaster Risk Management
Inclusive DRM is an effort to minimize the impact of hazards by considering all possible
VULNERABILITIES (age, education, gender, disability) and ensuring participation of all groups in
the planning and implementation of measures to prevent, mitigate and prepare for disasters
II. Inclusive DRM: WHY
Immediate consequences of a crisis are amplified for vulnerable groups incluiding persons with disabilities
Reduced social participation with no participation in DRR initiatives.
Invisibility in emergency settings – not included in data collection, evacuation measures, etc. Basic needs response is often non adapted, and specific needs are ignored.
Environment disruption (material, physical, social, economical) with huge impacts for PwDs – barriers to their security and participation are increased
Physical and psychological health affected with risks to see disabilities increased (or new created), with decrease in function, etc.
Poverty/Disability vicious circle : precarious living conditions, lack of income – difficulties coping with disasters, fragile housing, etc.
Higher risk of abuse and violence, especially women and children
Non-recognition of vulnerable groups capacities also increases their vulnerability !
II. Inclusive DRM: WHY
Legal and International Frameworks
UNCRPD (Article 11)
Hyogo Framework for Action (2005-2015)
Sphere project Charter on humanitarian standards & ICRC Code of Conduct
II. Inclusive DRM : HOW ?
Recognize the specific vulnerability in time of disasters
Our approach – twin track applied to inclusive DRM
Basic principles for inclusion
Commit to being disability inclusive
Establish a base of information on disability
Reduce barriers to inclusion in DRM activities
Tackle attitudinal barriers
→ Always aim for inclusion, not tokenism !
III. Disaster Risk Management & HI
Projects :• Implementation of inclusive DRR projects• Integration of risk management in development and
emergency projects
Programmes:• Contingency planning for development programmes with
support between emergency & development units in time of disasters (small, medium & large scale disasters)
Advocacy• Inclusion of vulnerable groups in the post HFA !!
HI et RRCOn-going inclusive DRM projects
Project activities examples: Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
Accessiblity assessment as part of Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment in inclusive school (Pukdale - NTT)
Early Warning system
Discussion on Contingency Plan in sign language (Kupang – NTT)
Developing Contigency Plan
Snake & ladder game adapted to inclusive DRR in schools in Indonesia
Risk Awarness
An accessible water facility in Bangladesh
Accessibility of school buildings, shelters and Water and Sanitation facilities
Advocacy
• Co-founding member of DiDRRN
• Exchange of practices, information, awareness raising and support to DPOs
www.didrrn.net
INCRISD project
Tools & References
Disability inclusive DRM – a toolkit from South Asia
Disability Inclusive DRM – voices from the field and good practices
Tools & References
Training manuals & lessons learned (south and south east asia)
Guidance note on Disability & Emergency Risk Management in Health
References
DiDRRN: www.didrrn.net
INCRISD projectInclusive DRR South Asia : inclusivedrr.org
www.handicap-international.org
