Rio+20 and Women’s Lives: A Cross-generational Dialogue

The event brought together global women activists to share their personal narratives on the cross-cutting impacts of climate change and other environmental issues. A key message was that grassroots women must be consulted and engaged in any real process o

During remarks made at the Rio+20 and Women’s Lives: A Cross-generational Dialogue event organised by Climate Wise Women and the Center for Environment and Population, Mary Robinson said:

“The face of climate is a woman farmer and she is hurting. Climate is a human rights issue. Food is a right. Health is a right. We must seek climate justice.”

The event brought together global women activists to share their personal narratives on the cross-cutting impacts of climate change and other environmental issues. A key message was that grassroots women must be consulted and engaged in any real process of sustainable development.

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Climate Wise Women

Center for Environment and Population