Join the Movement: “Climate Justice is Food Justice – A Feminist Call for Global Action”
This World Food Day, the Rural Women’s Assembly (RWA) Southern Africa extends a heartfelt invitation to engage in a critical dialogue during our webinar, themed “Climate Justice is Food Justice: A Feminist Call for Global Action.” This pivotal event is set for 16th October, 2024, as we align our efforts to tackle the intertwined crises of climate change and global food insecurity—a dual challenge that disproportionately burdens rural women and small-scale farmers.
Event Overview
Our webinar aims to shed light on the urgent need for comprehensive policy transformations that address both climate change and food security. By putting a spotlight on the resilience and innovation of rural women, who are at the forefront of adopting agroecological practices, we endeavor to demonstrate sustainable solutions to combat climate-induced food insecurity.
Key Discussion Points
- The Climate-Food Nexus: Understanding how the climate crisis directly contributes to global food insecurity and the escalating cycle of hunger.
- Policy Advocacy: Identifying essential reforms to support the unique needs of rural women and small-scale farmers in their struggle for sustainability and equity.
- Agroecology as a Feminist Response: Discussing how agroecological approaches serve not only as effective strategies against climate change but also empower women within rural communities.
- Global Calls to Action: Mobilizing governments and international organizations to adopt and implement measures that facilitate food sovereignty and climate justice.
Special Session Highlight
A notable feature of our webinar is the special session dedicated to contributions made by our sisters to the UN Working Group on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (UNDROP). This discussion will underscore the vital roles that rural women play in the global discourse on seed rights, food sovereignty, and climate justice. The session aims to amplify the call for robust support mechanisms to ensure the effective implementation of UNDROP, promoting an equitable future for all.
Who Should Attend?
We welcome feminist leaders, rural women farmers, partners, civil society organizations, and all stakeholders interested in shaping a sustainable and just food system. Your participation is crucial as we unite voices from across the globe to advocate for policies that reflect our shared values of equity, sustainability, and resilience.
Join Us
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a transformative discussion that aims not only to highlight challenges but also to celebrate the successes and potential of women-led agroecological initiatives. Together, we can influence change and drive forward a global agenda that genuinely supports those at the frontline of the climate crisis.
Join now and be part of a global call to action that champions climate justice as food justice.
Date and Time: October 16, 2024, from 14:00 to 16:00 (SAST)
Zoom Meeting Link: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 238 216 4609
Passcode: 5VDPak
We look forward to welcoming you to an enlightening and inspiring session this World Food Day!