Non Negotiable Guidelines proposed by South Asia Network on Women’s Rights in Disasters

1.        Recognition: Officials of both state and non state agencies working with disaster affected must recognize and address gender specific and special needs of women.

2.   Health: Health concerns of pregnant and lactating women must be addressed.

3.  Protection: Protection of women and girls from gender based violence and abuse in all camps and relocated communities must be ensured.

4.  Security: Care givers must be given protection and all available assistance by the authorities.

5.  Decision Making: Governments must involve women in consultative and decision making processes.

6.  Inclusion: Special attention must be paid to marginalized groups of women

7.  Anti-discriminatory practices: Governments must ensure that disaster affected receive assistance without discrimination.

8.  Rebuilding: Facilitate rebuilding and capacity building of women’s organizations.

9.  Livelihood Restoration: Facilitate immediate restoration of livelihoods for employment generation.

10. Adherence to International Standards: Ensure women have equal rights to adequate housing and land, and relocation efforts in consistent with international human rights standards.