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Read about how the GLOW projects are addressing the gender barriers that hinder women’s access to economic opportunities, while supporting sustainable climate-resilient recovery.

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New African solar technicians, each ready to electrify her home village for the first time (cred. UN Women) via Flickr
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Hundreds of speakers and attendees gathered at a side event of the Women Deliver 2023 conference to consider how governments, businesses, organisations and individuals can move ‘beyond warm words’ and achieve the interconnected goals of gender equality and climate security in practice – that is, lives and livelihoods that are low in emissions and resilient to climate change. This is the statement and call to action of the session, signed by contributors in their personal capacities.
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Women undertaking inventory, credit FAN
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Rural women in Nawalparasi district of central Nepal have succeeded in producing bags, hats, and mats from Thakal, bio-cups and plates from Sal (Shorea robusta) leaves, and brooms from broom grass. They recently shared their successes and plans with government officials.