Green Women Platform
Understanding the basic needs of women is fundamental to crafting an effective initiative. By creating a dedicated space for women, the initiative aims to contribute significantly to the broader goals of the Great Green Wall, promoting gender inclusivity, community resilience, and environmental conservation.
Overview
The Green Women Platform Initiative is a programme conceptualised by the Pan Africa Agency of the Great Green Wall. This initiative aims to empower women living within the Sahel region by addressing their fundamental needs, promoting gender inclusivity, and utilising the roles of society, culture, and the economy to create a supportive environment for women’s prosperity. The Green Women Platform initiative seeks to provide a dedicated platform for women to actively engage and contribute to the broader objectives of the Great Green Wall. The initiative aims to empower women, enhance their skills, and encourage community participation in preserving and restoring the environment. The programme strives to collectively contribute to realising the Great Green Wall’s vision by bringing together a network of independent and capable women.
The Sahel region faces unique challenges that affect women’s well-being and economic empowerment. However, women in this region often encounter barriers that prevent them from achieving their full potential. To address these challenges, the Green Women Platform has launched a comprehensive initiative that takes into account the interconnected roles of society, culture, and the economy in shaping women’s lives.
Just like any individual, women have various physical, emotional, social, and economic needs. However, in the Sahel region of Nigeria, women have diverse needs encompassing multiple aspects of their lives. Recognising that individual needs vary based on cultural background, socio-economic status, and personal circumstances is essential. By acknowledging these differences, we can better understand and address the needs of women in the region.
Basic Needs of Women in the Sahel Region
Understanding the basic needs of women is fundamental to crafting an effective initiative. By creating a dedicated space for women, the initiative aims to contribute significantly to the broader goals of the Great Green Wall, promoting gender inclusivity, community resilience, and environmental conservation. The needs identified include the following but are not limited to:
- Economic Empowerment: Creating employment, entrepreneurship, and vocational training empowerment avenues.
- Agricultural Support: Providing resources and training for sustainable agriculture.
- Access to Clean Water and Hygiene: Ensuring access to clean water sources and sanitation facilities.
- Land Rights and Ownership: Advocating for women’s land rights and access to agricultural land.
- Nutrition and Food Security: Addressing nutrition and food security challenges.
- Women’s Rights, Equity and Legal Protection: Ensuring legal frameworks that protect women’s rights.
- Social Support and Community Engagement: Building strong social networks and community support systems.
- Infrastructure Development: Improving infrastructure for better market connectivity and access.
- Health Education and Awareness: Promoting awareness about healthcare, family planning, and maternal health.
- Digital and Financial Inclusion: Enhancing digital literacy and access to financial information.
- Access to Healthcare: Ensuring access to quality healthcare services.
- Education Opportunities: Promoting literacy and skills development for women.