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Indigenous Women Land Defenders of the Americas: Protecting Forests, Climate and Communities

May 9, 2019 | Osprey Orielle Lake

From April 22-26, the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) International, an LDF grantee, hosted an Indigenous Women's Delegation to New York City for the…

Liberia: Civil Society Breaking Barriers with Land Rights Law in Bong Communities

May 9, 2019 | FrontPage Africa

Communities in the Suakoko District in Bong County are breaking traditional barriers around the ownership of land, thanks to a project being run by three…

Climate Change: Scenes from the New Cold War Unfolding at the Top of the World [Photos]

May 8, 2019 | Neil Shea, National Geographic

For most of human history the very top of the globe has remained out of play, too cold, too distant, and too dangerous for the…

Request for Expressions of Interest African Development Bank Group - Country Studies on Gender Responsive Climate Resilient Solutions in Africa

May 7, 2019 | World University Service of Canada

Africa is one of the most vulnerable continents to the effects of climate change. The changing climate will negatively affect food production and security, with…

Myanmar/Burma: Gender Analysis Consultant

May 7, 2019 | Relief International

Relief International specializes in relief and development programs that benefit people in acute distress. A registered non-profit in the US, UK, France and Belgium, our…

The Case for Gender Approaches to Urban Resilience-Experience from Coyuca

May 7, 2019 | Hector Becerril, Anna de la Parra, Rocio López Velasco, and Maria Jose Pacha. Translated and edited in english by Mairi

Coyuca de Benitez on Mexico’s Pacific coast has suffered repeated tropical storms and tidal surges in the past decade. The city, sited on the edge…

South Sudan: South Sudan Seeks to Achieve Sustainable Food Security within 2 Years

May 6, 2019 | Xinhua

South Sudan said on Monday it aims to achieve sustainable food security within two years amid prevailing peace. Onyoti Adigo Nyikuac, minister of agriculture and…

Colombia: 'Cowardly Attack' Exposes Colombia Activists in Firing Line

May 6, 2019 | Anastasia Moloney

BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - An attack against a leading and award-winning Colombian environmentalist, Francia Marquez, has put the spotlight on the dangers facing campaigners…

The Complicated Gender Politics of Going Zero Waste

May 5, 2019 | Alden Wicker

Look at #zerowaste and #zerowasteliving on Instagram and you’ll see mason jars filled with chocolate smoothies and rows of rose-gold straws. You’ll see perfectly organized…

The Nexus Between Gender Equality and Climate Change

May 3, 2019 | Edwin Mumbere

Over the past four years, we have had the highest temperatures in human history, almost 1°C higher than at the beginning of the industrial revolution.…

Is Empowering Women in Agricultural Development Projects Worth the Investment? Yes, When Done Right

May 2, 2019 | Agnes Quisumbing, Joao Montalvao, and Markus Goldstein

A recent article in Inside Philanthropy has a provocative title: “Top Funders and NGOs Think Empowering Women Farmers Can Reduce Hunger. Are They Right?” The…

Resilience Strategy Tackles Climate Change, Governance, Gender Inequality in Coastal Mexico

May 2, 2019 | Hector Becerril, Anna de la Parra, Rocio López Velasco, and Maria Jose Pacha. Translated and edited in english by Mairi

An innovative action research project in Mexico has created a gender-sensitive, local climate change strategy, which recognises how women and men are affected differently by…

Women Land Defenders Face "Extreme Criminalisation," Added Risks

May 2, 2019 | Anna-Cat Brigida

Since her teen years, Maria Magdalena Cuc Choc, now 39, has defended the natural resources of El Estor, a predominantly Mayan Q'eqchi' community on the…

Cuba: Exxon Files Suit over Cuban Revolution Land Grab

May 2, 2019 | Alexandra Jones, Courthouse News Service

In a federal lawsuit filed Thursday, ExxonMobil alleged that Cuban entities have been using and profiting off of its property in Cuba, which was seized…

In Hindsight: Negotiations on Resolution 2467 on Sexual Violence in Conflict

May 2, 2019 | What's in Blue

On 23 April, Germany convened a high-level open debate on sexual violence in conflict, a key event of its April presidency (S/PV.8514). Resolution 2467 was adopted, following…

In Hindsight: Negotiations on Resolution 2467 on Sexual Violence in Conflict

May 2, 2019 | What's In Blue

On 23 April, Germany convened a high-level open debate on sexual violence in conflict, a key event of its April presidency (S/PV.8514). Resolution 2467 was adopted, following…

Our Relationship with Water Isn't Gender Neutral. Here's Why that Matters

May 1, 2019 | Dalia Saad

When thinking about water management, gender is probably the last thing on many people’s minds. But in fact, the whole process of water management –…

Mongolian Herder Families Are Being Split Between Countryside and Town

Apr 30, 2019 | B Munkhtuvshin

One snowy winter’s day I went to a small winter camp of just two households 140 km from the nearest soum (district) centre. A dog…

Gender Transition to Energy for All: from Evidence to Inclusive Policies

Apr 30, 2019

Following the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, policy- and decision makers, governments, multilateral organisations, private companies, and civil society organisations, at both…

Adviser on Gender Issues

Apr 29, 2019 | Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Background

This position is open for secondment only and participating States are kindly reminded that all costs in relation to assignment at the Secretariat must be…

Call for Experts: Gender and Climate Smart Agriculture

Apr 29, 2019 | United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and…

Georgia: Project Assistant for United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women) project Strengthening Women’s Meaningful Participation in Peacebuilding and Gender Mainstreaming in Security Sector in Georgia

Apr 29, 2019 | United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and…

Marcia Andrade Braga: A 'Stellar Example' of Why More Women Are Needed in UN Peacekeeping

Apr 29, 2019

Training gender advisors and focal points in the Central African Republic (CAR) has earned a Brazilian United Nations peacekeeper a special gender advocate award, it…

Breaking from Tradition, Indigenous Women Lead Fight for Land Rights in Brazil

Apr 29, 2019 | Anthony Boadle

Brazil’s indigenous women have been overturning tradition to step into the spotlight and lead an international push to defend their tribal land rights, which are…

Afghanistan: Afghan Women Demand Seat at Peace Talks but Face Resistance

Apr 28, 2019 | Kathy Gannon

HERAT, Afghanistan (AP) — For four hours, Khadeja begged her in-laws to take her to the hospital. The skin on her face and neck was…

Climate Change: Militaries Go Green, Rethink Operations in Face of Climate Change

Apr 27, 2019 | Linda Givetash, NBC News

Highly efficient air conditioners, LED lights and power meters will be used alongside weapons of war at an upcoming NATO exercise. Military officials from 29…

Experts Meet on Gender and Social Inclusion in Community Clean Energy

Apr 26, 2019

Experts gathered in Dhaka today for the start of a 2-day conference co-organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to discuss community-based clean energy in…

Myanmar: 630,000 Without Adequate Potable Water as Summer Temps Soar

Apr 26, 2019 | Lei Lei, Irrawaddy

Ten of 14 regions and states are currently suffering from shortages of drinking water due to rising summer temperatures, according to the Rural Water Supply…

Millions of Women Are Still Landless Despite Global Push for Gender Equality

Apr 26, 2019 | Zoe Tabary

Millions of women worldwide are still unable to access and own land despite laws recognizing their rights, researchers and campaigners said on Monday as they…

Articulating, Strengthening and Building Solidarity - Women's Resistance to Mining

Apr 25, 2019 | Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action

 “Our grandparents told them to provide good roads, (electrical) power and hospitals. 
But they didn’t meet any of these expectations.
Here there is no power. 
Development… we don’t…