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Litter and industrial wastewater are inundating Indonesia’s rivers, contaminating the primary source of both water and subsistence for millions of people in the country. Industrial factories line the river banks, where they have easy access to river water for use in production processes, as well as for disposal of industrial wastewater. Although dumping of wastewaterContinue reading “Women farmers fight for clean water and hazardous waste clean-up in Lakardowo, Indonesia”

In the municipality of Suchitoto, in El Salvador, women are playing a key role in water management and water rights. Like many municipalities in the region, Suchitoto is affected by indiscriminate logging, forest fires, contamination of water sources, excessive use of agrochemicals and extractive operations that put the quality and sustainability of water resources atContinue reading “Women in El Salvador are ensuring the recognition of water as a human right”

After a complaint filed by women’s groups from Ixquisis, Guatemala, the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) has started an investigation on several policy violations, amongst which the Gender Equality policy. This is a unique chance to create a precedent, because complaints on the IDB’s gender policy are very rare. The women from Ixquisis are fighting forContinue reading “Guatemalan women force Development Bank to investigate gender policy violations”

The Paraguayan Chaco (the western region of Paraguay) has a semi-arid climate which, aggravated by climate change, has long periods of drought from June to December in which evaporation exceeds rainfall. The only source of water for the indigenous communities of the region during this season are the “tajamares,” reservoirs formed from excavations in non-permeableContinue reading “We, Women are Water 2020: OMMI provides safe water in the Paraguayan Chaco”

In a world where urgent environmental challenges demand our attention, the call for feminist solutions resonates more powerfully than ever before. At GAGGA, we firmly believe that climate and environmental justice are inseparable from the fight for gender justice. Our mission revolves around forging connections and fostering collaboration among diverse movements and organizations. Today, weContinue reading “July 2023 Newsletter | Linking and Learning: Uniting for Feminist Climate Solutions”

Bordered by the radiant tapestry of Indonesia’s diverse ecosystem, lies the heart of a resilient group named SERUNI, a national democratic women’s organization. In the words of Nasywa, a 16 year old dedicated member of SERUNI Youth, “We organize women from all sectors, from workers to peasant women, indigenous women, urban poor women, student women,Continue reading “Young and Fearless: The Powerful Voices of Young Women Environmental Rights Defenders at COP28”

The climate crisis continues to escalate, and the urgency for meaningful solutions has never been more palpable. As world leaders gather for COP28, it’s crucial that grassroots voices, especially those of women, girls, trans, intersex, and non-binary people and structurally excluded communities of Indigenous, Afrodescendant, rural, and young women are not just heard but leadingContinue reading “#GAGGAatCOP28 : An Urgent Call for Gender Just Climate Finance”

Between January and October 2020, GAGGA conducted a final external evaluation to assess its impact, key outcomes and performance in its first four years of implementation. Below are some of the key findings: 74.5 percent of GAGGA’s total budget was directly allocated to support grassroots groups, funds and NGOs working on women’s rights and environmental justice.Continue reading “Executive summary: GAGGA’s impact 2016-2019”

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new report, “Women on the Frontlines of Extractivism: How funders can support women environmental defenders.” This report draws upon and synthesizes independent research conducted by the Global Alliance for Green and Gender Action (GAGGA), Global Greengrants Fund, and SAGE Fund, structures dedicated to supporting women on the frontlines of environmentalContinue reading “Women on the Frontlines of Extractivism: How Funders Can Support Women Environmental Defenders”

For GAGGA and its partner organisations, 2020 was an extremely challenging year. The global pandemic required us to swiftly review priorities and make necessary adjustments to plans, in close consultation and dialogue with our partners, to be able to respond to a shifting context. Despite the significant challenges, GAGGA partners continued organising, strengthening their ownContinue reading “2020 Annual Report”