Climate Crisis, Gender Inequalities and Local Response in Somalia/Somaliland
Publisher: Forced Migration
Author(s): Amy Croome and Muna Hussein
Date: 2020
Topics: Climate Change, Gender, Humanitarian Assistance
Countries: Somalia, Somaliland
Gender inequality in Somalia/Somaliland in general was already very high before the current climate crisis: women have less power and participation in economic, educational and political spheres, and gender-based violence, early girl-child marriage and female genital mutilation are all prevalent.5 Now, climate shocks – creating resource scarcity and stress on livelihoods – have shifted many cultural norms in Somali society and are having an impact on gender dynamics.