Climate change leads to more violence against women, girls

2020

Author:

Jeanette Cwienk

Organization:

Citation:

Cwienk, J. (2020). 'Climate change leads to more violence against women, girls' DW. Available at: https://www.dw.com/en/women-climate-change-sexual-violence-iucn/a-52449269

Synopsis

News article about how climate change is increasing gender-based violence against women and girls, based on IUCN research on GBV and environment linkages.

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