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COP15 through the eyes of WEDO

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

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A Woman’s Perspective: Reporting from Copenhagen

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Copenhagen, December 9–There’s so much going on at the international climate change meeting (COP15) that it’s hard to know where to start. Part of the confusion is the sheer number of meetings: everything is happening everywhere, all at once. Just figuring out the day’s schedule seems to take at least three different packets, each about 10 pages long, hundreds of TV screens projecting the daily schedule of events, and a detailed map. Even if you …

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Media Advisory: Women Press Governments for Gender Equality in Climate Policy

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Copenhagen, December 8—Women will continue to advocate in Copenhagen, Denmark this week in order to secure gender references in the final outcome document of the international climate change meeting (COP-15).

““Collectively, I believe that we can avert the worst affects of climate change,” Essed-Fernandes added. “Together, we can find ways of adapting and mitigating its effects. We are just getting started in our efforts to develop equitable climate change policies that will benefit those who …

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Saving Women’s Lives Depends on Gender Equality in Climate Change Policy

Friday, December 4th, 2009

Copenhagen, December 4—Saving the lives of millions of women and children could depend on whether gender equality is reflected in the final outcome agreement of the globally anticipated international climate change conference (COP 15) set to begin December 7th in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Read the entire press release below:

GGCA COP 15 Press Release Dec. 4, 2009

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GGCA Statement for UN Climate Change Summit

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

New York, September 22–For the UN Secretary-General’s Summit on Climate Change today, WEDO on behalf of the GGCA was invited to submit a video statement. Click here to visit the Summit website or watch the video below:

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