Nexus of Climate Change & Gender-Based Violence

Apr 9, 2023 | Ahsan H. Durrani
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In recent years, the intertwined crises of climate change and gender-based violence (GBV) have gained global attention. The case of Pakistan, a deeply patriarchal society with abysmal statistics on women’s rights, provides a stark example of this nexus. As the nation ranks 164th out of 167 countries on the Georgetown Institute’s Women, Peace and Security index, it is crucial to address the impact of climate change on GBV and explore possible solutions for the vulnerable communities.