Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards Publications and Resources Gender and Livestock in Emergencies

A Discussion Paper for the Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards (LEGS)

Karin de Jonge and Lucy Maarse

The aim of this Discussion Paper is to outline the major issues at the crossroads of gender and livestock in the context of humanitarian response, for the Advisory Committee of LEGS (Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards) to inform the revision of the LEGS Handbook. This Paper includes: 

• a summary of current trends and thinking regarding gender and humanitarian action, and its (potential) relevance for livestock related humanitarian interventions
• case studies with a gender perspective