General Article A climate crisis is becoming a crisis for gender equality

Topic Selected: Gender Equality Book Volume: 432

Sian Norris reports how news that East Africa’s drought is entering its fifth year spells danger for women and girls.

By Sian Norris, Chief Social and European Affairs Reporter

Byline Times revealed today that the rainy season in East Africa is set to fail for the fifth year in a row, as the 62nd Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum confirmed that the rains may not come this year. Speaking at a press conference in Mombasa, the representatives confirmed predictions made in May, includi...

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