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RIO+20 - A Gender Issue

Across the world, women are affected by environmental issues, which often lead to long lasting detrimental effects on their chances for independence and equality, as well as on their standard of living. As the result of floods, droughts, and other natural disasters, many women who rely on agriculture for income have been left in dire situations.
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RIO+20 Statements from the Roots

AWARE Uganda - Statement on Women and Climate Change in Karamoja

The Impact of Climate Change on Women and Children in Karamoja - Statement by AWARE Uganda, Safeworld Field Partner.

BAFNET - Statement on Women and Climate Change in Central Uganda

The Impact of Climate Change on Women and Children in Central Uganda - Statement by BAFNET - Safeworld Field Partner.

BBF - Statement on Women and Climate Change in Nigeria

Climate Change: Challenges Facing Nigerian Women - Statement by Brown Button Foundation - Safeworld Field Partner.

EACO - Statement on Women and Climate Change in Mukono, Uganda

The Impact of Climate Change on Women and Children in Mukono, Uganda - Statement by EACO - Safeworld Field Partner.

Hope Centre - Statement on Women, Children and Climate Change in Wakiso, Uganda

The Impact of Climate Change on Women and Children in Wakiso, Uganda - Statement by Hope Children's Centre - Safeworld Field Partner.

New Life - Statement on Women and Climate Change in Southern India

The Impact of Climate Change on Women and Children in Southern India - Statement by New Life - Safeworld Field Partner.

SDTS - Statement on Women and Climate Change in Sindh Province, Pakistan

The Impact of Climate Change on Women and Children in Sindh Province, Pakistan - Statement by SDTS - Safeworld Field Partner.

USA: Women Well-Poised to Act on Climate Change

USA - Women can act on climate change

Only 40 % of Americans are concerned or alarmed by global warming. However research shows that women may be more eco-conscious than men.
Results of a recent survey said that that women feel guiltier than men about not practicing an eco-friendly lifestyle.
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