Presentation

Responding to Female Genital Mutilation in the Face of Climate Change

Geographies Global

UNICEF , Norad

Updated 27 Feb 2024
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It is a presentation of a technical meeting on Responding to Female Genital Mutilation in the Face of Climate Change, organized by the Female Genital Mutilation Donor Working Group on 29 June 2023.

The document also outlines four key recommendations for addressing the impacts of climate change on GBV and FGM in humanitarian settings.

  • Policy: Influence climate change policies and access climate change funds to support GBV prevention and response.
  • Investment: Increase investment in system strengthening and women’s organizations and groups.
  • Risk Mitigation: Integrate GBV risk mitigation measures in climate change action and ensure girls’ education and adaptive livelihoods.
  • Response: Ensure comprehensive and safe services for survivors affected by climate-related emergencies.