Nairobi Ideas

Impacts of Climate Change on Women and Girls in Malawi

March 17, 2022 The Mawazo Institute Season 4 Episode 9
Nairobi Ideas
Impacts of Climate Change on Women and Girls in Malawi
Show Notes

What is gender based violence and how is it impacted by Climate change? It is estimated that one in three women will experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime. During displacement and times of crisis which may be caused by wars, climate change and other occurrences, the threat of gender based violence significantly increases for women and girls. To help us understand how climate change impacts gender, we are joined by Dorothy Kazombo Mwale, a Malawian Environmentalist and Climate Justice Advocate currently studying BSc. in Forestry and Environmental Management. Dorothy also works with Green Girls Platform as a Public Relations Officer.