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This year, the CSW priority theme is Achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of climate change, environmental and disaster risk reduction policies and programmes. Join the next event in the Youth Preparation Series to learn more about the intersection of climate and gender through a young women’s perspective and prepare for the CSW66 and NGO CSW66 Forum.
This interactive event will feature the following speakers:
– Ayọmide Ṣolanke, Artist and Advocate – Nigeria
– Alice Langton, Voices of Influence – Australia
– Jeevika Shiv, Youth & gender equality activist – India
– Maneeza Khan, Youth Climate and Health Advocate – India
– LaTisha Harris, Mom and Climate Justice advocate – USA
We’ll also be thinking about and discussing these topics, so come prepared for an engaging conversation!
– Women are 14 times more likely than men to die or be injured due to a natural disaster. (World Bank)
– Worldwide, less than 15% of agricultural land is held by women, but women comprise about 43% of the agricultural labour force globally and in developing countries (FAO)
– How do we work towards changing the disproportionate affect climate change has on women and girls globally?
– What role do young people have to play in this change?
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