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Role Women Play In Efforts To Fight Climate Change

Source: Scoop
Copenhagen : Denmark | 3 months ago
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Executive Director Thoraya Ahmed Obaid. “With the possibility of a climate catastrophe on the horizon, we cannot afford to relegate the world’s 3.4 billion women and girls to the role of victim,” said Ms. Obaid. “Wouldn’t it make more sense to have 3.4 billion agents for change?” The report...
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