Brazil's floods displace women, highlighting their vulnerabilities in disasters

Three devastating floods in Brazil over three years have highlighted the disproportionate impact on women, with over 230 deaths in Petrópolis alone in February 2022. Climate displacement affects 250 million globally, and experts warn that increasing disaster frequency exacerbates vulnerabilities, forcing women like Naira Santa Rita into a cycle of repeated displacements and economic hardship. The situation remains.

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