Environmental Justice and Women’s Rights in Georgia
Tbilisi. Women’s fund in Georgia publishes a new study of We Research - “Environmental Justice and Women’s Rights in Georgia”.
“According to the new study, presented by Women's Fund in Georgia, the intersection of environmental and gender equality is a new fi eld for the key actors working on the environmental as well as on gender equality issues Its implementation is challenging for most of the parties concerned The lack of information, experience, and resources is considered as a signifi cant barrier for the key actors working on environmental issues to mainstream gender aspect in their ongoing activities Absence of specifi c action plans and/ or widespread gender neutral and gender stereotypical attitudes is also considered as challenging”, - In the study is mentioned, - “According to focus group participants, vulnerability caused due to the environmental changes is determined by the territorial attachment, economic status and social connections It is noteworthy that in comparison to men, having lower income and lower participation in the workforce make women more vulnerable to environmental changes However, the interviewees do not discuss economic vulnerability issues with specifi c reference to gender”.
Source: The web-page of the organization
