Daily Links Newsletter

Global warming is indeed a global problem that requires global solutions. However, there are concerns about the attitude of some countries responsible for causing the problems. Developed countries make significant contributions to global greenhouse gas emissions (20 countries accounted for 72% of emissions between 1950 and 2000), yet acceptance of responsibility and willingness to assist the most vulnerable countries is sorely missing.

Q: What should this global fund be used for?

Q: If your locality were to be given a budget to address climate change, what activities would you fund?

Q: How much would go towards addressing women’s concerns?

Q: What are some key economic and human rights for women in your community?
Q: Are women’s economic and human rights upheld in your community?
Q: What are some of the rights that need attention?
Q: Who is looking after these rights? What initiatives are they taking?
Q: What else can be done to respond to the human rights needs that are not being addressed?
Q: Who should do this?
Q: What will your role be?

No matter what happens in Durban, it will be a step forward. This [fight for climate justice] is a long distance ride. Do not give up – Christiana Figueres, UNFCCC Executive Secretary

“Most churches give a lot of support to people being abused, they play a big role as they solve problems in marriages and in homes where there is violence.À- Namibia

“Church was and will remain the pillar of educating our communities, they are respected in our communities, hence to build their capacity will have positive after effects.À- South Africa

Enivrée par les fastes de l’époque de ma grand-mère, j’avais envie de découvrir ce qui se cachait derrière l’impressionnant cliquetis des aiguilles de crochet. Une rangée entière de paniers en osiers remplis de laines et du fils de coton de toutes les couleurs et de toutes les épaisseurs me contemplaient!

D’après un groupe d’experts d’Amérique du Nord, la construction de bâtiments écologiques serait une manière efficace de lutter contre le changement climatique et de réaliser des économies d’énergie au quotidien. En dehors de l’efficience énergétique et d’une réduction d’émissions de gaz Á  effet de serre, les constructions écologiques sont plus saines pour les personnes qui les habitent et les utilisent. A Maurice, la construction du bâtiment écologique de la Mauritius Commercial Bank s’inscrit dans la même démarche.

Healthy mind, healthy body À“ the two are undoubtedly linked. Yet incidents of sexual harassment and gender violence can hold back girls and women passionate about sport and fitness, either for fun and health, or as a career.

Dans la cadre de la campagne des 16 jours d’activisme contre la violence basée sur le genre, le bureau mauricien de Gender Links s’est associé aux collectivités locales comme la mairie de Curepipe et celle de Beau-Bassin/Rose-Hill pour sensibiliser le plus grand nombre Á  ce problème, notamment les jeunes et les hommes.

“At times I find myself extremely vexed and perplexed by the ingorance and belligerence of certain locals. Who helped them gain indepedence? Where were most of the politicians educated? Then they turn around and spit on those who helped them. But then again, what can we change if the goverment itself is xenophopic?À À“ South Africa

“The impacts of climate change have been hardest in developing countries and the depletion of natural resources as well as conflict that has ensued as a result in other countries has forced migration on most groups within africa and other countries around the world.À À“ Kenya