Recognizing the specific vulnerabilities faced by transgender persons during disasters, KSDMA has initiated the Transgender Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Programme to promote their active participation in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

The programme aims to empower members of the transgender community with knowledge and skills related to disaster preparedness, early warning systems, evacuation procedures, and basic response mechanisms. At the same time, it seeks to sensitize disaster management officials, local self-government institutions, and volunteers on the importance of gender inclusivity in disaster risk reduction.

Through training programmes, awareness initiatives, and stakeholder engagement, the initiative encourages greater representation of transgender persons in community-level disaster management activities. The programme also highlights the need for safe, dignified, and inclusive relief camp management, ensuring that the rights and needs of transgender individuals are adequately addressed during emergencies.

By integrating transgender communities into disaster management planning and capacity-building initiatives, KSDMA strives to uphold the principle of “leaving no one behind”, in line with the global framework for disaster risk reduction under the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction.

This initiative reflects Kerala’s commitment to building a resilient and inclusive society, where every individual has the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from disaster risk reduction efforts.

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