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As calls for inclusivity across all platforms continue with few days to COP28, YWCA has not been left behind.
YWCA has enabled more women to be negotiators, and decision makers before the conference of parties. They are constantly looking forward to ensuring young women are accorded an equal space to thrive aided by the already existing resources.
The unprecedented impact of climate change is a global menace that requires a collective synergy and an all-inclusive approach to mitigation and adaptation.
This week, YWCA organized a webinar to discuss the social inequalities in the discussions of climate change.
YWCA aims to amplify the voices of women in climate change policies as they include among the largest population.
The Non-profit organization wants women to be part of the conversations gearing up to COP28.
“We want COP28 to be a COP of Action, a COP of Impact, and a COP for All. Where women and youths make up the world’s largest percentage to be involved in the policy-making process and conversations.” said Purity Jebor, young woman, and a passionate feminist who is adamant in engaging women, youth, and marginalized groups with a zeal to amplify their voices.
Gender-responsive climate financing is critical to a just transition as currently, only 0.01% of funding worldwide supports projects that address both climate and women’s rights, and the more fragile a country is, the less climate finance it receives.
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Very few women took part in COP27 climate negotiations, with delegations comprising less than 34 percent women and as high as 90 percent men, on average. Out of 110 world leaders present at the conference, only seven were women, and marginalized groups such as Indigenous women, Global South, and youth voices were sidelined.
COP28 is estimated to include over 80,000 delegates, with representation from 140 heads of state and governments. Ahead of the conference, governments should ensure gender parity in their delegations and at all levels of climate change decision-making and negotiations and nominate a National Gender and Climate Change Focal Point.