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CARE Believes Climate Change Resolution Will Have Positive Impact on Women and Girls
- Posted on 04.09.09
CARE welcomes House Concurrent Resolution 98, which recognizes the disparate impact of climate change on women and the efforts of women globally to address climate change. The resolution was introduced by Congresswomen Barbara Lee (D-CA), Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Anna Eshoo (D-CA).
The resolution also recognizes that climate change is already creating challenges for vulnerable communities and encourages the use of gender-sensitive frameworks in developing responses to climate change. The resolution encourages the president to consider the disproportionate impact of climate change on women when developing policies and programs.
''CARE's field work documents that climate change has the greatest impact on the poorest communities and most marginalized groups. Women in particular are at high risk because they rely on natural resources that are sensitive to climate change,'' said JoDee Winterhof, CARE's vice president for policy and advocacy. ''Women are the primary food and healthcare providers in their families – tasks likely to be made more difficult by climate change.'' Winterhof added.
It is critical that U.S. policy ensures that adaptation funding reaches women and girls, and guarantees their participation in relevant decision making processes. CARE firmly believes that when equipped with the proper resources, women have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty. We look forward to working with members of Congress to continue empowering women throughout the world.
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