Women are often more affected by crises, highlights Zattler. The word “Trümmerfrauen” is still a symbol for women doing the rebuilding after the war. Women are also the agents of change, there is also a link between this role and fragility in times of crisis. Potzel demands that not only their voices have to be heard, but their experience and capabilities have to be included into the work.
Ryfisch explains that there is still a lack of data concerning the gender gap in disasters, but he believes that could be a big chance to find better solutions. “There is a strong positive correlation between climate action and having action that is favorable for women and children.”