Peace Laureates Join the Call for Climate Justice
Six women Nobel Peace Laureates have released a statement and a video about ‘climate justice‘ today. As the world’s eyes turn to Copenhagen for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15), Wangari Maathai, Shirin Ebadi, Jody Williams, Mairead Maguire, Rigoberta Menchu Tum and Betty Williams are calling upon world leaders to show true leadership at the conference. The women focus their call on four points which they feel will constitute a fair and sound agreement.
Read the statement.
Download the statement.
“In Copenhagen, negotiators have the opportunity to craft a fair, ambitious and legally binding deal.” — from statement by 6 women Nobel Peace Laureates.
TAKE ACTION
The world wants a ‘Real Deal’. Organize or attend an event in your community for a global day of action.
The clock is ticking. Act now.
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LEARN MORE
Read the appeal made by the Elders: Strong Leadership Has Never Been More Needed
Women’s rights and climate activists are working hard to ensure women and gender equality language are incorporated in the text. Check out their resources:
Global Gender and Climate Alliance
Oxfam Canada: Stop Harming Start Helping – Women’s Rights and Climate Change
GenderCC – Women for Climate Justice
Other climate change resources:
Checklist for Copenhagen – “Fair, Ambitious and Binding – Essentials for a Successful Deal in Copenhagen” published by Climate Action Network
