CALL FOR ACTION- HELP THAILAND REBUILD

2011 has been one of the most devastating years for flooding in Asia and in many parts of the world. Thailand is facing its worst flooding in 50 years, with flood water swamping more than 28 provinces, destroying rice fields and shutting down hundreds of factories. Over 2.6 million families and businesses have been impacted and 356 people killed.

Natural disasters and extreme weather events severely impact women and often lead to violations of their human rights. These disasters produce very gender-specific aftershocks, from lack of adequate sanitation, clean water and health services, to increased violence and security risks and land violations. Women are also marginalised, discriminated and excluded from the process of relief and rebuilding efforts. APWLD recognised this need when we created our Climate Justice programme, to equip our rural and indigenous members to have a voice in local and international policy making around global warming.

We call on supporters to help Thailand rebuild. Various organisations are accepting donations, such as the Thai government and Thai Red Cross.  Please click here for general donation information.

Also APWLD welcomes donations to be sent to its bank account to be forwarded to relief efforts for women:

• For more information about climate change and its gender impact: Women and Climate Justice