Renee Giovarelli provides answers to a few of the questions participants had during our recent webinars.
Tag: Empowered Women
Webinar Q&As: What Works for Women on Collective Lands?
Nov 16th Webinar Wrap-Up: What Works for Women on Collective Lands?
By Kat Oak
Here’s a wrap up of our November 10th, 2022 webinar that explored how to empower women on collectively-held lands. Read the research, watch the recording, learn more about the panelists, and more.
Nov 10th Webinar Wrap-Up: What Works for Women on Collective Lands?
By Kat Oak
Here’s a wrap up of our November 10th, 2022 webinar that explored how to empower women on collectively-held lands. Read the research, watch the recording, learn more about the panelists, and more.
New! Updates and Redesign of the Starting with Women Toolkit
By Kat Oak
Based on fieldwork in Uganda, our Starting with Women Approach provides a comprehensive toolkit designed to ensure women’s voices are heard. Newly updated! 24 tools.
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The Link Between Climate Change and Gender-Based Violence
By Kat Oak
A recent literature review published in The Lancet connects an increase in Gender-Based Violence and Climate Change. Katie Roett, Tawonga Chihana Okoyo, and Lori Rolleri respond to this research.
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Laws Create the Necessary Space for Social Change
By Kat Oak
With the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade by the US Supreme Court, we reflect on our work in advancing women’s rights.
Israel Enhances Domestic Violence Protections
By Kat Oak
In response to an increase in domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic, Israel is enhancing their approach to this “shadow epidemic.”
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Land, Forests, Water: Natural Capital And Security for Women
By Kat Oak
Based in South Africa, Ojong Enokenwa Baa works as a Gender Consultant for the Centre for International Forestry Research. Learn more about her experiences and what she’s learned from the Institute.
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‘How the WLRI will help the women I work with to participate in decisions about their land’
By Kat Oak
Sabrina-Naa Akeleh Botchway shares her experiences working in land rights in Ghana, and how participating in the Women’s Land Rights Institute is helping her develop her skills.
Women and REDD+
By Kat Oak
Over the past 16 months, we’ve been evaluating gender equity in the context of climate-oriented forestation projects around the world. Learn more about our process and approach.
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