In Turkey, women are feeling the worst aftershocks of the earthquake disaster – this disparity may lead to dwindling trust in government
- Written by Willow Kreutzer, PhD Candidate in Political Science, University of Iowa
A woman does laundry at a tent city after the Feb. 6, 2023, earthquake in Turkey. Omer Urer/Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesWhen natural disasters strike, women and girls tend to experience disproportionate challenges and heightened risks.
They are much more likely than men to experience sexual violence and health problems. Women and girls also face...





