Join us on March 21st at 15h30 SAST for a webinar organized by the Feminists for Climate-Environment Alternatives programme (FACE) as part of the 68th Civil Society Forum of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
Theme: Supporting women’s initiatives againist both poverty and climate change
This exclusive event will highlight the critical intersection between gender, climate, and poverty, featuring insights from esteemed organizations including CCFD Terre Solidaire, Adéquations, WoMin, ACORD Rwanda, ACORD Burundi, and Rural Women’s Assembly.
Key Topics:
- Understanding the impacts of climate disruption on women’s poverty and insecurity, especially in rural and agricultural settings.
- Exploring innovative responses for co-benefits in poverty alleviation, women’s empowerment, climate mitigation and adaptation, and biodiversity preservation.
Join us to discover civil society initiatives in Burundi, Rwanda, West Africa, and South Africa, and gain invaluable perspectives from representatives of projects supported by FACE Programme.
Speakers
- Oumou Koulibaly, Francophone Coordinator Women building Power for Energy and Climate Justice at WoMin African Alliance ; Monique Ravelonirina, Programm Director at CONCRET-S (CONCRETisation des droits humains et Solidarité, Madagascar) ; Kadiatou Koroma, executive Director of Women For Women Foundation (Sierra Leone)
- Fortunée Twiyubahe, Communication and Advocacy at ACORD Rwanda
- Juliette Kamwiza, Project Manager at ACORD Burundi ; Honorable Libérate Nicayenzi, at UNIPROBA (Unissons nous pour la promotion des Batwas)
- Bridget Masikati and Thandiwe Chidavarume, Rural Women Assembly
- Aurélie Cerisot, CCFD Terre Solidaire ; Yveline Nicolas, Adéquations
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to the dialogue on building a more equitable and sustainable future. Register now to secure your spot.
