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We are empowering vulnerable women like Rahima Apa of Char YouthNet, Kurigram, facing flooding & river erosion. Understanding fair rights & promoting locally led adaptation are key to their empowerment & resilience. 💪 #InvestInWomen #InternationalWomensDay 🌊🌍

On this #worldenvironmentday as we focus on land restoration, halting desertification and building drought resilience we need to come together and take part in reforestration, restoration of water catchment areas and advocate for swift implementation of policies that effectively address climate change. When children, youth, men, women, change makers, policy makers stand united we can collectively take part in climate advocacy. We are the generation that can make peace with land. Lets do this PAMOJA Barnfonden #generationrestoration #WorldEnvironementDay #PAMOJA

The best way to reduce hunger worldwide is to give people secure land rights. Farmers want to reap the benefits of their labor but insecure land ownership discourages them from investing in their land. Secure land rights will give them the incentive to invest in their land and improve its productivity. By giving people security over their land, we will increase food production and improve food security for households and communities. This is why Commonlands provides a community-verified land documentation system to foster secure land tenure. What other ways do you think we can reduce hunger? Click here Darius if we're not yet connected. #povertyalleviation #socialimpact #incusion #equality

Join us next week for the first online event in our Water and #HumanRights webinar series 🗓️ 24 October, 4.00-5.15 pm CET ➡️ Register to attend online: https://ow.ly/70n550PXaBY Over generations, #rivers have acted as natural connectors, forging deep cultural and social bonds between communities along their banks and within basins. This has created enduring relationships that transcend boundaries. A new report by Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, the UN Special Rapporteur on the rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, highlights the ease with which riverbank communities engage in dialogue and understanding, transcending borders and fostering a profound sense of shared identity. Such initiatives offer avenues for peace with or without governments' intervention. This webinar, co-organized by Minority Rights Group International, International Rivers and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), will present cases of minorities and indigenous peoples grappling with the degradation of their aquatic ecosystems and their work in safeguarding communities’ fundamental human right to water. It will also underscore why it is important to include communities in decision-making processes and in the management of water resources. Furthermore, it will shed light on how these efforts bear significant implications for fostering peace and harmony within and among communities. This event is being held to coincide with the Special Rapporteur’s presentation before the UN General Assembly. It is the first in a new webinar series Water and Human Rights, co-hosted by Minority Rights Group and International Rivers. PANELLISTS • Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation • Dr Issaharou Matchi Issaka, University of Diffa, Niger • Angela Amanakwa Kaxuyana, #Indigenous Kaxuyana-Tunayana leader from the Brazilian Amazon • Pablo Barboza, representative of the Yshir people, Paraguay • Monti Aguirre, Latin America Program Director, International Rivers The event will be moderated by Carl Söderbergh, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Minority Rights Group. Presentations by the panelists will be followed by a Q&A session. #TransboundaryRivers #IndigenousRights #CleanWater

Inspiring Change in Northern Kenya! Women-led climate justice is gaining momentum. Check out this insightful piece from Ipas on how resilient women in Northern Kenya are championing environmental sustainability. https://lnkd.in/dYTiGycn #ClimateJustice #WomenLeaders #Sustainability

Today marks the halfway point of the 17 #SDGs adopted by United Nations Member States, to help achieve everything from ending poverty and hunger to providing clean water for all, by 2030. But how do working animals fit in? Check out our new blog below ⬇️🐴👨👩👦🌍 https://bit.ly/3PoydIk

This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we're shining a spotlight on Red Nacional de Mujeres en Defensa de la Madre Tierra (RENAMAT) - a Bolivian network of groups of indigenous, mestiza (mixed), and campesina (peasant) women who are opposing extractive industries. Mama Cash is proud to resource their self-led, collective action against the violations of their land & natural resource rights, and the destruction and exploitation of Mother Earth. Their goal is to establish solidarity between groups facing similar issues in different regions, and strengthen the capacity, advocacy and leadership skills of young women in particular. To this end, RENAMAT organises workshops for these activists. The network also hosts yearly gatherings with their members on the topic of ‘violencia medioambiental’ (environmental violence) against women. Thanks to their advocacy and awareness-raising, people across the region have a shared understanding of the impact of the mining industry on women - and women’s groups are increasingly participating in communal decision-making and seen as leaders on environmental justice issues. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d5TZfJdu #IndigenousPeoplesDay #EnvironmentalJustice #LandRights

There is an urgent need to equip the younger generation with knowledge of climate change, especially considering the concerning lack of awareness among youth aged 18-30. This reality is particularly stark in Africa, where it's impacts are increasingly pronounced. Advocacy and Targeted Orientation is key to empowering them to make informed decision and advocate for change. if we sow the seed of change now, we will be growing a sustainable future! #SDSNYOUTH #sustainabledevelopmentgoals

The blue economy presents opportunities to support innovative, equitable, and sustainable economies. However, women's contributions, including in fisheries and aquaculture, are often undervalued and overlooked. As countries align with the Paris Agreement and its call for gender-responsive adaptation action, recognizing and supporting women's roles and empowerment as part of the blue economy becomes paramount. Inclusion in decision-making and policy development is essential for gender equality and women's rights, paving the way for a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable blue economy, enhanced food and nutrition security, and progress toward broader development objectives. This morning, we’ve kicked off the Hub with ‘Women and the Changing Tide: Addressing inequities in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture' Find out here more: 📌 https://lnkd.in/eHZPB4fR

Closing the Agricultural Extension Gap: Exciting news! We're officially kicked off phase one of our project aimed at empowering refugee communities and their hosts through sustainable agriculture. As we step into the rainy season. it's time to make a difference. #YEF, funding by #RefugeeLedInnovationFund and support from #UNHCR, we focused on Pagirinya & Maaji refugee settlements in Uganda. Our goal? To combat food scarcity and break the cycle of dependency on external aid. We're selecting 100 Small Holder Farmers (SHFs) to receive training and support in adopting climate-smart farming technologies and practices. From vertical farming to organic techniques, we're equipping refugees and hosts alike to produce their own food sustainably. Why is this important? Reduced food rations have impacted the nutrition and health of refugees and hosts. By fostering self-reliance and autonomy, we're not just addressing food insecurity, but also promoting social stability. Our expected result? Empowered communities achieving food security, economic self-sufficiency, and harmonious coexistence. Join us in this journey toward a brighter, more sustainable future! support us to reach more house holders #SustainableAgriculture #Empowerment #CommunityDevelopment https://yef-uganda.org/