Women, Development, and Flooding Disaster Research in Nigeria: A Scoping Review

Abstract

The growing threat of disasters caused by climate change, of which flooding is the most prevalent has led to a call for a change in the design of, and roll-out of disaster mitigation and response policies. A more inclusive approach to Disaster Risk Reduction has been advocated with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction calling for the involvement of women and marginalized groups for more effectiveness and efficiency. The rapidly urbanizing countries of sub-Saharan Africa are particularly vulnerable to the threats and impacts of disasters, including flooding, and women in these countries are differentially vulnerable and marginalized. In response to the call for the inclusion of women in disaster risk management, this scoping review seeks to understand to what extent Nigerian women have been engaged or included in urban flooding research. This review finds that very little research has been conducted on gender and flooding. In addition, 85% of the papers reviewed focus on rural women, while the prevalence and rising threats of flooding in urban areas are given little attention. As urban centers throughout the region are becoming more feminized, a better understanding of urban women’s experiences with flooding will help ensure a more inclusive and effective disaster response.

The tracing engagement and support of Abdurrauf As-Singkili in the history of Sultanah Safiatuddin’s leadership in Aceh Sultanate (1641-1675)

“…Since its establishment in 1512 (Lombard, 2014), the Aceh Sultanate has adopted the Qur'an, Hadith, Qiyas, and Ijtima Ulama as the basis and source of Islamic law through the Law of the Aceh Sultanate named Qanun Meukuta Alam (Imawan, 2022). As a result, many parties recognize the legitimacy of Sultanah Aceh's leadership, enabling women to play crucial roles in politics and religion (Echendu, 2021). This recognition stems from the fact that women's existence is inseparable from Aceh's extensive history, where they have made significant contributions to the development of the nation and state (Nuraedah, 2023).…”