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HUMAN RIGHTS FORUM: Using a Rights-Based Framework in Climate Change Negotiations
New York, New York– Written by Eleanor Blomstrom (Original posting at NCRW Human Rights Forum)
As advocates working in the international arena, at WEDO, we consider the human rights framework a key driver of our advocacy to improve the lives of women worldwide. A human rights framework recognizes a shared humanity, irrespective of culture or nationality, in which every person has basic rights to life, health, livelihood, food, shelter, etc. By focusing on such …
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Cancun on the Ground: Poor People Losing Twice
Cancun, Mexico- Article by Megan Ferreira on the side event organized by Oxfam International and the Global Campaign for Climate Action (GCCA) entitled “Funding the Future? Establishing a Fair Climate Fund in Cancun”, featuring WEDO’s Cate Owren.
Click here to read article: “Cancun on the Ground: Poor People Losing Twice”
See highlights from the event in the video below:
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Women’s role in climate issues emphasized– Korea Herald
Seoul, Korea–“Why are women, particularly poor women, disproportionately vulnerable to climate change? It’s because many women live in conditions of social exclusion,” Lorena Aguilar told The Korea Herald as she prepared for the Global Women Capital Forum in Seoul.
Wangari Maathai and Mary Robinson highlight the importance of women’s leadership in achieving the MDGs and in fighting climate change!
New York– New article from Wangari Maathai and Mary Robinsom, “Women Can Lead the Way in Tackling Development and Climate Challenges Together” which highlights the importance of women’s leadership in achieving the MDGs and fighting climate change.
WEDO featured in IPS Newsletter on MDG3
New York- Running through 2009-2011, IPS is working on a new programme stream called “Communicating for Change: Getting Voice, Visibility and Impact for Gender Equality”. WEDO is featured in their August 2010 Newsletter, which can be found here.
