61: What I learned at the UN: Part 1 - Women, Climate & Finance
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In this powerful episode of Banking on Girls, I take listeners inside the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York, where I attended as a delegate with the FEZANA NGO.
From Kyrgyzstan to Latin America, the stories shared at the UN revealed a deep and urgent truth: climate change is not just an environmental crisis—it’s an economic and gender justice crisis.
You’ll hear:
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Why microfinance matters more than ever for women in climate-affected regions
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The problems with loan-based aid—and the need for grants and true financial partnerships
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Insights from global leaders like Bridget Burns (WEDO) and Young Hee (Adaptation Fund)
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How programs like Agro-Mujer empower women without land ownership
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Why women and girls must be seen as agents of change, not just aid recipients
🎧 Listen now and stay tuned for Episode 62, where we explore how AI and tech are impacting women and girls globally.
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