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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 31532, member: 636"] A woman who teaches at the University of Namibia says women have more problems with climate change than men. Her name is Romie Vonkie Nghitevelekwa. She explained that women face bigger challenges because of how society works and where they live. Most farmers in Namibia are women. They work very hard growing food and taking care of their families. When the weather gets dry and crops die, women have a harder time finding food and making money. They do not have as many choices as men do when things become difficult. Women use forests differently from men. They collect food like wild vegetables, fruits, and herbs, while men look for ways to make money from the forest. Because women have fewer resources, they struggle more when bad weather hurts their crops and forests. The government wants to help women be stronger during climate problems. They are trying to make sure women can have more say in solving environmental challenges. Women often cannot make big decisions about land and farming, which makes their lives harder when the weather changes. Nghitevelekwa wants people to understand how climate change affects women differently. She says climate problems are not just about women but about how everyone works together. Women need more help and support to survive when droughts and other weather problems happen. The workshop was held with help from the United Nations. Participants discussed how to make climate plans that benefit both women and men. They want to ensure that everyone can survive and be healthy even when the weather becomes dangerous. Most women farmers work very hard but do not have many ways to protect themselves. When crops fail, they have less money and food, making it harder for them to take care of their families during difficult times. Learning about these problems can help people understand why women need special support. The most important thing is to help women have more chances to survive and succeed when climate changes make life harder. [/QUOTE]

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