This policy brief provides ASEAN Member States (AMS), sectoral bodies and ASEAN partners with an overview of and recommendations for strengthening gender equality and social inclusion to help them implement both the ASEAN Guidelines on Disaster Responsive Social Protection to Increase Resilience and the ASEAN Framework on Anticipatory Action in Disaster Management. It describes the current state of play and identifies enablers of and barriers to gender equality and social inclusion in disaster responsive social protection and anticipatory action in the region. Drawing on concrete examples from AMS, including policy innovations, experiences and lessons learned, this policy brief identifies areas that require accelerated efforts and provides key recommendations.