Rapid Gender Analysis (RGA) of Cyclone Remal

Cyclone Remal made landfall near the Bangladesh-India border, severely impacting the Sundarbans in Satkhira district on 26 May 2024, affecting 4.6 million people. GiHA Working Group initiated the Rapid Gender Analysis on 27 May, refined the data collection tools, and oriented members on 28 May. 

The data was collected on 29-30 May, with analysis and drafting completed between 31 May and 1 June, focusing on five of the most affected districts: Khulna, Satkhira, Barguna, Bagerhat, and Patuakhali.

The objectives of the RGA are:

▪ To analyse and understand the differential impacts of the flood on women, men, girls, boys, people with disabilities, and people from gender diverse groups in the most affected districts.

▪ To inform the HRP/cyclone response programming based on the differential needs of women, men, girls, boys, and people with disabilities, and people from gender diverse groups.

▪ To facilitate advocacy for a more gender responsive preparedness, response, and recovery plan.

This RGA focuses on seven key areas: 1) Emergency Shelter; 2) Cyclone-Induced Housing Disruptions 3) Food and Income; 4) Safety and Security of Women and Girls; 5) Access to Reproductive Health Services; 6) Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Facilities; and 7) Role of Women Led Organizations / Women Rights Organizations.