Climate change can exacerbate the risk of sexual and gender-based violence.

In a video message released for the 50th meeting of the UN Human Rights Council, Ambassador Christine Clarke said:

‘As we confront the climate crisis, women and girls and human rights must be at the centre of our collective efforts.

‘Climate change and its consequences can exacerbate the risk of sexual and gender-based violence.

‘This risk is most acute for women and girls facing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and inequality, including indigenous women and girls.

‘Australia would welcome the panelist's view on good practices addressing violence against women and girls in the context of climate change.’

https://womensagenda.com.au/leadership/profiles/christine-clarke-csc-is-australias-new-ambassador-for-women-and-girls/
https://www.spectator.com.au/2022/07/climate-change-causes-domestic-violence/
https://unwomen.org.au/speaker/christine-clarke/