Climate Change, Poverty Still a Threat to Women's Development - Officials NewTimesRwanda: Africa
This was highlighted by members of Pan-African Movement - Rwanda Chapter as they addressed the media on Friday, July 29, ahead of Africa Women's Day.
"As key actors in sustaining families, building community resilience and responding to climate-related disasters, women tend to make decisions for the utilisation of core resources in the interests of families, communities and children. This implies that they are more affected by climate change than men," she said.
The vice chairperson of PAM Rwanda, Twagirimana Epimake, said the role of women in the development of Africa is very evident and there is a need to maintain it.
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