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Facts About Women and Climate Change by UN Women

Every year, March 8 is observed as International Women's Day with a unique theme, the theme this year is 'Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow'. Here are some facts by UN Women you should know

Climate change may lead to more gender-based violence, an increase in child marriages, and worsening sexual and reproductive health.

80 per cent of the displaced by climate-related disasters and changes around the world are women and girls.

Women predominate in the world's food production, 50-80 per cent, but they own less than 10 per cent of the land.

70 per cent of the 1.3 billion people living in conditions of poverty are women. In urban areas, 40 per cent of the poorest households are headed by women.

Violence against women has worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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