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Where are the men in the climate justice movement?
82% of our followers on Instagram are women. That's awesome! But… Where are the men? Let's talk about it.
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.
We need to talk about Women’s Mental Health and Climate Change
We need to talk about mental health. As the world continues to adapt and attempt to mitigate the consequences of the climate crisis, climate change effects on mental health are becoming more and more prevalent.
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.
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.