Posts Tagged ‘Health and Safety’
Rising Together: A Call to Resilience and Action
Dear Community, This morning brings a sense of uncertainty, and for many of us, it feels heavy. The last 12 hours have left countless people grappling with questions, emotions, and a genuine concern for what lies ahead. For those of us working to advance women’s leadership, address the climate crisis, and support communities on the…
Read MoreInvesting in Women’s Leadership: A Climate Imperative at NYC Climate Week
By Amira Diamond, Melinda Kramer, Kahea Pacheco, WEA Co-Directors WEA team and WEA Leaders at an event co-hosted with our partners at Project Dandelion during NYC Climate Week 2024. Last week at Climate Week in NYC, we witnessed an extraordinary surge of momentum for women’s leadership in climate. The collective reach and impact we’re achieving…
Read MoreWomen on the Frontlines: Climate Change, Gender-Based Violence, and Reproductive Rights
Women bear the brunt of climate change, particularly those from marginalized communities, where the intersections of gender-based violence (GBV), sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and climate crises are most evident. As climate-related disasters increase, women face disproportionate risks, including disrupted access to essential healthcare, heightened vulnerability to violence, and threats to their well-being and autonomy. Women’s Earth Alliance and EngenderHealth emphasize that addressing these intersecting crises requires inclusive, community-centered solutions that elevate women’s leadership and ensure that SRHR remains central to climate resilience efforts.
Read MoreA Call for Justice and the Rights of Nature: The Yesah Tribunal returns a verdict on the MVP
Earlier this summer, on June 1st, a groundbreaking event took place in Rockingham County, North Carolina. An Indigenous-led tribunal brought verdicts against a fracked gas pipeline in southern Appalachia for crimes against nature.
Read MoreSummer Edition of the WEAvings Newsletter: Sunflowers, Dandelions and more blooming at WEA
photo credit: Fiona McLeod Dear Friends, June was a month of transformation. As we shifted from the vibrant renewal of spring to the nurturing warmth of summer, we were reminded of the annual journey from planting seeds to tending what grows—one that mirrors the cycle of our work at Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA). This spring,…
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