The changes now occurring to the climate system around the world affect us all, particularly women and girls. According to UN Women, by 2050 it “will push up to 158 million more women and girls into poverty and lead to 236 million more women into hunger.”

Depending on where one lives, the impact will be more or less severe. Women in rural areas in particular are affected to a much larger degree than their urban-dwelling counterparts...

For full article: LWVUS Blog / Last Updated: October 15, 2024 
This blog was written by LWV's UN Affiliates, chiefly Robin Tokmakian

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