According to the UN data, women constitute a staggering 80% of those displaced by climate change and face a 14-fold higher risk of death during climate disasters compared to men. Climate change-driven displacement, global food insecurity, and socioeconomic instability significantly increase the vulnerability of women to violence, particularly in conflict zones and impoverished regions. These interconnected issues exacerbated manifold by climate change have emerged as the most pressing challenges of our time. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) defines Gender-Based Violence (GBV) as “detrimental actions directed at an individual due to their gender. These acts stem from gender inequality, the abuse of power, and harmful societal norms.” GBV encompasses a wide range of harmful behaviors, including but not limited to domestic and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, forced and early marriages, economic exploitation, human trafficking, and femicide. Climate change and gender inequality are deeply intertwined, creating a complex web of challenges that disproportionately affect women and girls. Existing gender inequalities, such as limited access to resources, education, and decision-making power, exacerbate women’s vulnerability to the impacts of climate change. For example, women are often responsible for securing food, water, and fuel for their families, tasks that become increasingly difficult during droughts, floods, and other climate-related disasters. Additionally, social norms and cultural expectations can restrict women’s mobility and access to information, leaving them ill-equipped to adapt to changing environmental conditions. This intersectionality highlights the urgent need for climate action that addresses both gender equality and environmental sustainability. The devastating 2022 floods in Pakistan, the most severe in the nation’s history, resulted in a tragic loss of 1,700 lives, displaced over 33 million people, and caused widespread destruction of agricultural land. Government estimates place the economic losses at a staggering $30 billion. While the Sindh government has initiated the […]