While statements like “women are disproportionately affected by climate disasters” or “women and girls are vulnerable in times of climate catastrophes” are true, they don't tell the full story, Natalie Sifuma, founder and community lead of Sisters in Climate, and former head of communications at SHE Changes Climate, told Devex.
"No doubt these statements hold bulky, unignorable truth, but they are only a fraction of the full story," she said.
As climate conditions worsen, women and girls find themselves facing not only loss of livelihoods but also increased risks to their sexual and reproductive health, rights and safety. To address these challenges, concrete steps must be taken — both at a systemic level and by individuals working in this field.