Interconnecting Climate Crisis and Gender-Based Violence

Explore the interconnection between climate change and gender-based violence in this 17-minute TEDx talk by Wanjiku Thiong'o. Discover how the consequences of the climate crisis exacerbate socio-political issues in vulnerable communities, with a focus on the increased violence against women. Learn about Kimberlé Crenshaw's theory of intersectionality and its application in understanding the complex relationship between environmental and social crises. Gain insights from Thiong'o, a Kenyan student of Philosophy, Politics, Law, and Economics at IE University, as she shares her perspective as an Afro-feminist passionate about African literature and its intersection with the Afro-feminist movement. Examine the often-overlooked impact of climate change on gender-based violence and broaden your understanding of global issues affecting African women economically, socially, and politically.