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Menstruation is a Climate Justice Issue. Period.
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Menstruation is a Climate Justice Issue. Period.

When it comes to climate justice, most people cannot make the link between periods (especially period poverty) and climate change. The two issues are related in many ways, but mainly in matters of health, sanitation, poverty, accessibility, and equality.

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Brazilian cities that wish to be climate-resilient cannot ignore the gender lens
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Brazilian cities that wish to be climate-resilient cannot ignore the gender lens

According to the research “Profile of the Women Mayors in Brazil (2017-2020)”, conducted by the Alzira Institute, only 11.7% of the 5.568 thousand city halls in the country are run by women - which represent 51% of the population -, despite having more political experience before the election and having a better education compared to male mayors. However, it’s important to note that women’s involvement in these spaces is essential to give a closer look to gender issues on the public management, as well as to foment programs that can turn into more effective public policies.

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Operation Welcome:                    A gender and climate lens to Brazil's Humanitarian Response for Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees
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Operation Welcome: A gender and climate lens to Brazil's Humanitarian Response for Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees

Human Rights violations, environmental catastrophes, poor harvests, lack of access to food and drinkable water; these are just some of the many causes that can trigger human migration. For centuries, the human race moved across the globe, sometimes by will, others by force. In every migration scenario, there are adaptation challenges and more often than not, these challenges deepen existing vulnerabilities.

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