This year, International Women's Day flew by like a breeze, but the greater delight it gave made everyone euphoric. Hence, as individuals wear the official color of International Women's Day—purple—to mark the day and show solidarity with posters all over town, are we all aware of what the theme is all about?
Women are seen as more 'vulnerable' than men when it comes to handling climate change issues or the possibility that they refute the strength of women. Truth be told, women are more reliant on the natural resources that climate change threatens the most; with that said, the cultural belief of staying at home gives them the time to use water, firewood, and other raw goods offered by the environment. -
When you hit the tab and search for poverty surveys, it states that "70% of the world's poor are women"—and clearly, if it is not factual, social media is hijacking us with the truth or mainly with equality. In fact, extant data shows that women account for approximately 50%, not 70%, of the world's severe poor—though, as we demonstrate below, this does not imply that poverty is gender-neutral. So ask, what's this relevant to the climate? As climate change fuels conflict worldwide, women and girls are particularly subject to all sorts of gender-based violence. Conflict-related sexual violence, child prostitution, and other forms of abuse to pay for debts, to be enslaved people in third world countries.
This year's Women's Day is critical for achieving gender equality in the context of climate change, recognition, and celebration of the women and girls who are leading the charge on climate change.—and honoring their contribution to a sustainable future. Without gender equality, today, a sustainable tomorrow and an equal future remain out of reach.
Women and girls are dynamic and effective leaders and change-makers in climate adaptation and mitigation. They are involved in global sustainability projects. Their participation and leadership result in more effective climate action, especially with the change of ideals and fighting for every gender who has been accused and abused of societal maltreatment.
𝐴𝑛 𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑛 𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑣𝑎𝑠
Gender equality has been suggested to boost development results for future generations, such as with climate change. When women have more control over economic and natural resources, they are more inclined to invest in their human capital (i.e., health, education, etc., wellbeing). This argument assumes chances of living a better life, having a longer life expectancy, and having a superior quality of life.
𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑡𝑦
Using the concept of UN's Women as a means of combating climate change, As quoted from Abdulla Shahid, President of the United Nations General Assembly. "It is only with women and girls at the center of our efforts that we have our best chance to succeed in addressing our current and pressing global challenges. From the climate emergency to political divisions to a sustainable recovery from this global pandemic. "
𝐽𝑢𝑎𝑛𝑎, 𝐿𝑎𝑏𝑎𝑛 𝑠𝑎 𝑃𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑦𝑎, 𝐾𝑎𝑦𝑎!
As the Philippines' Land Management Bureau—Gender and Development Focal Point System (LMB-GADFPS) joined in commemorating this year's National Women's Month with the national theme "We Make Change, Work for Women" and a sub-theme "Juana Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya!" which acts as a memorial, a platform, and a call to action, highlighting the unique roles of ordinary Juanas in society as trailblazers and change agents. A message of hope anchored on the belief that women in leadership are the way to achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world.
𝐵𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑜𝑡𝑦𝑝𝑒𝑠
Clearly, women feel more empowered than men in this generation. Gender discrimination and inequality within everyone are elucidated as irrelevant and bold. As we empower women, gender minorities, or people from LGBTQIA+. All the denied and unprecedented individuals who have suffered from the past deserve a union to fight for what's right and break the idea of the dominance of men in whichever field it may be. Embracing individuality rather than being defined by gender roles. Together, helping the community and sustaining a better future, we make a pinky promise to uphold all of this.
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Written by: Chloe Alpay
Layout and Design by: Adrian Nabua
References:
https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/announcement/2021/12/international-womens-day-2022-gender-equality-today-for-a-sustainable-tomorrow
https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/03/1113532#:~:text='Gender%20equality%20today%20for%20a,ending%20the%20COVID%2D19%20pandemic.
https://lmb.gov.ph/index.php/57-lmb-home-page/273-lmb-joins-the-celebration-of-the-national-women-s-month-2021-juana-laban-sa-pandemya-kaya
https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/03/1113532#:~:text='Gender%20equality%20today%20for%20a,ending%20the%20COVID%2D19%20pandemic.
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