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During times of crisis, it is often said that women are able to keep their heads up and are always able to bounce back. Despite being underestimated and underappreciated, women are the backbones of societies and families. However, this also means that women are more vulnerable and disproportionately affected by disasters and conflict. As geopolitical events are unfolding, women are not the only ones who bear the brunt of rising conflicts. While there are studies on how conflict and disasters directly affect women, what is often overlooked is the impact of geopolitical events on the day-to-day lives of people, particularly women.
With the weight of all these issues weighing on women, can they still be resilient in times of conflict?
In the Philippines, women are considered the “Light of the Household” or “Ilaw ng Tahanan.”
The responsibility for household care—healthcare, domestic work and childcare—is borne by women, in addition to jobs outside the house.
