Gender & Rights

WECF believes that the right to a healthy environment is the birthright of every person regardless of gender, race, colour, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws. In many instances, those groups in society that are least empowered, are most likely to suffer from environmental pollution ...
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Latest News & Reports
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Statements by The Women’s Major Group during the April negotiations for Rio+20 |
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Apply NOW! Women Rio+20 Good Practice Award: Women’s contributions to Sustainable and Equitable Economies |
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On the Road to Rio+20: A Series of Preparatory Conferences in Africa |
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Latest Press Release
International Women's Day 2012: Why is Rio+20 important for women?
WECF, organising Partner Women’s Major Group for Rio+20 states: the “Green Economy” needs Gender Equality
07.03.2012 | WECF Press Release
Featured Project
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Safe water and sanitation for all in Moldova
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Latest Publications
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Brustkrebs und Umwelteinflüsse |
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Gender Equality and Environmental Rights for All |
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Women’s Major Group: Rio+20 Position Statement - Summary |
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Final evaluation of WECF’s MFS1 Programme “Empowerment and Local Action” (ELA) |
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It is just a matter of time until the next catastrophe |
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The Critical Question - first hand reports from the frontlines of the nuclear fuel chain |
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'Green' Economy: inclusive and equitable |
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