Climate change has been well known for its negative environmental impacts, but what about its effects on women and girls? Climate change has severe effects on the environment and for human rights. Although the impact of climate change cannot be alleviated in an instant, young people can still take action!
The impact of climate change on women and girls continues to grow. How does climate change impact women? Globally people are becoming displaced as the threat of climate change continues. However, the effects of displacement are impacting women more than men. The United Nations estimates that “80 percent of people displaced by climate change are women”. Why is this relevant?
According to Michelle Bachelet, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, “When women are displaced, they are at greater risk of violence, including sexual violence”. Bachelet emphasizes how gender-based discrimination overlaps with climate change. The impact of climate change on women and girls is important because climate change does not only act as an environmental threat it also escalates gender-based violence.
Although the environmental impact of climate change is often highlighted — it is also important to acknowledge the human rights issues that come with it. Unfortunately, women and girls are afforded less employment and educational opportunities due to climate change. The lack of female employment and educational opportunities is the impact of climate change on women and girls.
“Women and girls experience disproportionate effects of climate change globally, women and girls are often left out of school or unable to work,” said Esmeralda, a 15-year-old national delegate of the National Movement of Organized Working Children and Adolescents of Peru. Esmeralda emphasizes the dire implications climate change has on employment and educational opportunities for women and girls.
Can detrimental social causes be resolved overnight? No, however, spreading awareness and inspiring others to take action can make the world a better place. Girl Pow-R uses its music and uplifting lyrics to inspire young people to support social causes. An important social cause for Girl Pow-R is advocating for educational opportunities for girls globally.
To learn more about how climate change disproportionately impacts women and girls, check out the full article on the United Nations’ website.
As more social causes need awareness, it is important for Girl Pow-R to use their platforms to inspire change in our world — especially for issues that need more awareness such as the impact of climate change on women and girls. Girl Pow-R cannot change the world overnight, but they can certainly make a difference by supporting social causes. Their song, Galaxy, is about making a positive impact on the world. The lyrics “So much you can achieve” and “Come and see what you can be” illustrate Girl Pow-R’s mission to motivate youth to support social causes. The lyrics imply that no matter how big your goal is, you can accomplish it. If you would like to make an impact in the world and support social causes, Girl Pow-R believes that you are capable of doing it. The group continues to use their platform to inspire young people to take action to make the world a better place. For more information about Girl Pow-R, get in touch with us at info(at)girlpow-r.com.