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Poverty, violence, and food insecurity: NGOs warn that climate change is “sexist”
The global thermometer not only measures the progress of climate change, but also the deepening of gender gaps.
TL;DR
- Global temperature rise is linked to a 4.7% increase in domestic violence.
- Climate change pushes women and girls into extreme poverty, with 158.3 million projected by 2050.
- Women and girls face greater food insecurity and eat less during climate-induced crises.
- Funding for women's rights organizations is being severely cut, contradicting political promises and feminist diplomacy strategies.
- Reductions in funding have led to the closure of programs and weakened support networks for women.