Women face compounded vulnerabilities at the intersection of gender issues, conflict, and natural disasters, further exacerbated by socioeconomic inequalities. This Policy Note emphasizes the need to align the National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAPWPS) 2023–2033 with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) 2020–2030 to integrate gender perspectives and enhance women's leadership in these areas. Furthermore, it recommends developing strategic communication plans to promote women's roles in peacebuilding and disaster management, enhancing data collection systems to capture intersectional data, and empowering local women researchers through grants and mentorship programs. It also suggests harmonizing policies through a multistakeholder task force and conducting policy audits to ensure gender considerations are integrated. The Note further emphasizes the importance of community engagement in policy development and training policymakers on intersectional analysis to address the diverse vulnerabilities that women face.
