There is often an overlooked area when discussing issues of climate change and that is the area of gender justice, equality and the need to ensure a gender inclusive approach to addressing the issue. Climate emergency exacerbates the insecurities of the most vulnerable, which includes women. When storms and rising water levels occur, social norms often offer preferential treatment to men and boys. The women are the ones who struggle behind the scenes to put food and water on the table and restore the living spaces. This edition of the IAWN newsletter highlights key issues to address and also the work being done by Anglicans around the Communion to do their bit on reducing the impact on the climate. Read, be inspired and act to make a change.
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