Christina Chilimba on how extreme weather events such as Cyclone Freddy in Malawi can affect the health and rights of women and girls
I was pleased to read your piece shining a light on the intersection of the climate crisis and its impact on sexual and reproductive health and rights (Climate crisis is ‘not gender neutral’: UN calls for more policy focus on women, 10 October).
In my homeland, Malawi, I have witnessed first-hand the devastating consequences of climate change on women and girls. The aftermath of Cyclone Freddy, which struck in March this year, is a true testament to this. Thousands remain affected, with floods severely disrupting access to essential sexual and reproductive health services. Tragically, this has led to a significant rise in teenage pregnancies and child marriages. These circumstances not only jeopardise the girls’ bodily autonomy, but also hinder their prospective economic opportunities and empowerment.
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