The devastating DANA storm in Valencia, Spain, shows the need for states to re-evaluate their post-disaster management approaches. Undocumented migrant women working in the informal economy sectors have been the most affected by the disaster. Their exclusion from post-catastrophe support systems highlights the need for governments to adopt inclusive reconstruction processes that prioritize human rights and gender equality.
Compiled From: Ana Freire Jácome, “Intersectionality in Emergencies: Migration, Gender and Exclusion in Post-Disaster Management in the Region of Valencia”, WAVE Network, May 16, 2025.