ブックタイトルRecommendations to prepare for future mega-disasters in Japan

概要

Recommendations to prepare for future mega-disasters in Japan

issues in light of the international standards discussed above. In the process of compilation, thegroup identified the following problems:? SOS signals were not simply picked up, and the needs were neither communicated norunderstood.? Gender disaggregated data were not available.? Lack of understanding of or indifference to gender equality.? The responders did not understand the meaning of minimum standards. Given that Japan is adeveloped country, it was difficult to for them to realise the level of response that address theissue of people’s dignity sufficiently.? Misunderstanding or bias by the external actors/aid providers on women’s burden orresponsibilities in the area of unpaid household work such as cooking.? The rights of women as aid beneficiaries are not understood. People receiving humanitarianassistance should be aware of the international norms and standards.Levels of awarenessamong the aidproviders, includingthose with internationalexperienceLevel of awarenessamong the beneficiariesof disaster relief?“In a disaster situation, it does not matter if you are a man or woman.”?“Children are treated equally, regardless of whether they are boys orgirls.”?“Unlike Afghanistan or any other developing countries, Japan is adeveloped country with no gender based discrimination. So, there isno need to pay attention to gender issues in Japan.”?“The Shere Standards are needed in developing countries, but they arenot applicable to Japan, where the people’s living standard is veryhigh.”?“The Japanese culture is great, because even in evacuation centres,people clearly distinguish the division of labour between men andwomen, and they all behave in an orderly manner.”? The bias and assumption that only women’s groups or groups for thehandicapped people can do the necessary job for them. At the on-setof an emergency, it is the local community that responds first, andspecialised groups could be approached for assistance afterwards.?“I thought I must not ask too much or something too selfish, becausepeople are helping us.”?“I thought that those in charge made the best possible decisions.Under such circumstances, I found it difficult to request more.”47