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COP28: Rotary Hosts Panel Discussion on Climate Crisis Impact on Women and Girls

DUBAI, 30 November 2023 - Rotary, in partnership with the Global CSR Foundation, is hosting a panel discussion titled "Climate Crisis and Health of Women and the Girl Child: A Gender Perspective." This session will delve into the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and the girl child, highlight climate change as a "threat multiplier," increasing socio-economic and political tensions, and emphasize the need for gender-focused solutions in climate strategies.

MODERATOR:

  • Dr. Padmini Murthy, Rotary Club LaGrange Sunrise Professor/Global Health Director, New York Medical College, American Medical Women’s Association Global Health Lead, NGO Representative to United Nations, Chair Elect Intersectional Council American Public Health Association

PANELISTS:

  • H.E. Madame Mellisa Santokhi-Seenacherry, First Lady of The Republic of Suriname
  • H.E. Mrs. Ann Davis, First Lady of The Commonwealth of the Bahamas
  • Dr. Bhawani Bijlani, Dean, Schools of Social & Behavioral Sciences, UNESCO Chair in Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality, Amritapuri Amrita University, India
  • Lisha Yu, Youth Leadership Committee Co-chair, Global CSR Foundation
  • Dr. Asrar Rashid, Chairman of Pediatric Services at NMC Royal in Khalifa City, Head of the Pediatric Critical Care Department
  • Dr. Hoda Alkhzaimi, Assistant Professor/Director for Center for Cyber Security NYUAD, Director EMARATSEC, Co-Chair of WEF Global Future Council
  • Ms. Jing Zhao Cesarone, CEO, Global CSR Foundation
  • Dr. Shammah Al Memari, Physician/Public Health Expert, UAE
  • Dr. Jozef Suvada, Professor, Member of World Health Organization, Executive Board, Global Health Ambassador Slovakia

WHEN: December 2, 2023 / 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

WHERE: Rotary Pavilion

CONTACT: Judith Diment, judith@thediments.co.uk, +44.786.016.2313 (On-Site) Claudia Brunner, claudia.brunner@rotary.org, +41.44.387.7116

PRESS KIT: Download or View HERE.

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