Disasters are complex events that deeply shake not only physical structures but also social fabric. These events sharpen existing inequalities and create critical moments of rupture where gender roles are reproduced, visible and often unquestioned. Women, especially women who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, belonging to ethnic or cultural minorities, disabled or elderly, are more vulnerable to the impacts of disasters and are often excluded from decision-making mechanisms in post-disaster reconstruction processes. However, women are not only passive individuals affected by disasters, but also powerful actors who build resilience, support social reconstruction, and can shape the processes with their knowledge and experience. In this context, “gender perspective”, which is becoming more and more visible in disaster management, is considered as an indispensable parameter in the construction of holistic and sustainable strategies for disasters. However, the reflection of this approach on the field is difficult to go beyond normative policy documents, and women's rights-based empowerment and effective participation in decision-making processes often remain at a symbolic level. However, effective management of disasters and increasing social resilience will only be possible by fully utilizing the knowledge, experience and leadership capacity of women.