Women lead charge in solving gender, security, and climate challenges – Latvia’s ex-president

BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 15. Women play an
important role in addressing gender, security and climate issues,
Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Co-Chair of the Nizami Ganjavi International
Center, President of Latvia 1999-2007 said during a panel
discussion on “Gender-Security-Climate Nexus” at the XII Global
Baku Forum, Trend
reports.

“Women play a key role in shaping future generations by passing
on moral values and responsibility,” she said.

According to her, any changes in the world affect women as they
make up half of the world’s population. In the context of climate
change, she emphasized that women are at risk and are more affected
by climate change.

“An important step in addressing the problem is the collection
and analysis of data that will help to more accurately assess the
risks and develop strategies to minimize the impact of climate
change on women, especially in those regions that are most
vulnerable to climate change,” Vike-Freiberga added.

The XII Global Baku Forum will be held from March 13 through 15
this year under the motto “Rethinking the World Order: Turning
Challenges into Opportunities”.