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5 reasons why the climate crisis is a women’s issue


1. Women are highly dependent on natural resources

2. Women are responsible for providing family food

3. Women collect the water, and fuel for cooking

Sarah Odhiambo

4. Women seldom own land or control resources

5. Men migrate, women stay behind to care for the family

Women must be part of the climate solutions

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