Description
Women and girls have persevered through many hurdles throughout history. One of the biggest challenges women and girls face today is the overwhelming, widespread effects of climate change. An estimated 4 out of 5 people displaced by the impacts of climate change are girls and women. As climate change depletes already-limited resources in low- and middle-income countries, women and girls are some of the most vulnerable. Not only are women and girls more likely to experience poverty and food insecurity, they are more likely to be responsible for securing scarce resources, putting them at greater risk of experiencing gender-based violence (GBV). In many contexts, women and girls bear the responsibility of fetching water and are commonly the first to leave their jobs or drop out of school to support the household when crises hit. For girls, this means experiencing and increased risk of child, early, and forced marriage along with other forms of GBV.
Source
Language
English
Author
Lauren Silver
Publisher
U.S Department of State
Date
2022
