Extreme heat is the new abnormal. Last Friday, we learned from Abhiyant Tiwari of NRDC India how to face this challenge with strategic and inclusive Heat Action Plans. From gender-responsive planning to active community participation, the session, moderated by Zonibel Woods, offered vital insights on building a heat-resilient future. Missed the session? Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/dH7XKq-q #HeatActionPlanning #ExtremeHeat #HeatStress
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IN PHOTOS: ADB reaffirmed support for ASEAN in advancing innovative gender equality solutions at the ASEAN Women Leaders' Summit in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic. ADB's Sonomi Tanaka, Country Director of Lao PDR, urged delegates to consider the future of gender equality within the context of regional megatrends such as climate change, demographic shifts, and digitalization. ADB emphasized its commitment to collaborate with ASEAN members to drive a transformative gender agenda in the region, supporting in the areas of climate change, the care economy, and addressing gender-based violence. Learn more: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gkS3EU-w 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCyjgYFi Asian Development Bank (ADB) #GenderEquality #ASEAN
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In this interview, ADB's Shanny Campbell unpacks what #heatstress means for women in Tajikistan and how our gender-responsive strategies can strengthen #womensresilience. Watch to see how we're making a difference.
🌡️ The global rise in temperature has caused significant #heat stress, particularly affecting #children and women globally, including in #Tajikistan. In a recent episode, our Chief of Social Policy Nangar Soomro has discussed with Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Shanny Campbell, some key critical issues of #heatwaves, heat stress, and their impact on #women, children, and vulnerable communities. 👀 Watch and share with us how you think we can better support the governments and systems to help children and their families #BeatTheHeat! #ClimateChange #Heatwaves #ForEveryChild
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How can the Greater Mekong Subregion - Cambodia, the People's Republic of China, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam – strengthen collaboration to face the complex challenges of our time? ADB invites you to join the GMS Gender Equality and Inclusion Forum to tackle emerging issues such as #digitalization, #climatechange, #demographic #shifts, and #intersectionality which are key factors shaping the future of the GMS and its population. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g8sPKb_3 🗓 19-20 September, Bangkok, Thailand Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gTU3qRAN Asian Development Bank (ADB) #GMSForum2024 #GenderEquality #SocialInclusion
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Heat records are being shattered more rapidly than ever before, making effective heat action planning crucial. Join us tomorrow for a virtual session on how gender-responsive plans can strengthen resilience to extreme heat. We’ll explore insights from the ILO’s "Heat at Work" report and India’s first Heat Action Plan to learn best practices for heat resilience planning and improve heat governance. Register now: bit.ly/HAPsession
As global temperatures soar, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that "extreme heat is the new abnormal." The climate crisis is driving extreme-heat events that are more intense, frequent, and longer, disproportionately affecting women and vulnerable communities. How can we use gender-responsive Heat Action Planning to support resilience and improve governance in the face of these challenges? Join us on August 23, 2024, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. GMT+8 for a virtual learning session presented by Abhiyant Tiwari, Lead for Climate Resilience and Health at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) India. Abhiyant will discuss: 1️⃣ How extreme heat exacerbates existing inequalities, particularly affecting women and vulnerable communities 2️⃣ The critical role of Heat Action Plans in resilience planning, informed by key lessons from India’s experience 3️⃣ Insights from the recent ILO report on extreme heat and how it supports the need for timely heat governance Zonibel Woods, Senior Social Development Specialist (Gender and Development) in the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD), will moderate the session. This session will be held virtually via Zoom. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gSF_hhXY
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📢 WE'RE HIRING ADB's Gender Equality Division is hiring an International Staff - Gender Specialist to provide technical expertise for advancing all aspects of ADB's approach to prevention, mitigation, and response to Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (#SEAH) in ADB-financed projects, as well as contribute to wider ADB approaches to addressing #genderbasedviolence in operations. Submit your application on or before September 4: https://lnkd.in/gNencp9n Asian Development Bank (ADB) #GenderJobs #Hiring #Opportunities
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As global temperatures soar, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns that "extreme heat is the new abnormal." The climate crisis is driving extreme-heat events that are more intense, frequent, and longer, disproportionately affecting women and vulnerable communities. How can we use gender-responsive Heat Action Planning to support resilience and improve governance in the face of these challenges? Join us on August 23, 2024, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. GMT+8 for a virtual learning session presented by Abhiyant Tiwari, Lead for Climate Resilience and Health at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) India. Abhiyant will discuss: 1️⃣ How extreme heat exacerbates existing inequalities, particularly affecting women and vulnerable communities 2️⃣ The critical role of Heat Action Plans in resilience planning, informed by key lessons from India’s experience 3️⃣ Insights from the recent ILO report on extreme heat and how it supports the need for timely heat governance Zonibel Woods, Senior Social Development Specialist (Gender and Development) in the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD), will moderate the session. This session will be held virtually via Zoom. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gSF_hhXY
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📢 We're looking for a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion #consultant to support the Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s work in South Asia. Submit applications on or before August 22: https://lnkd.in/gNncbztC #Opportunities #Hiring #Consultancy #GenderJobs
We are looking for a gender consultant to support our work in South Asia. Join our team to support gender transfomative ADB projects! #genderequality #development #southasia https://lnkd.in/gD77Y56P
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Join us for the CAREC Women’s Empowerment Online Platform (WEOP)’s Guest Speaker Series on Discovering Unconscious Gender Biases on 23 August 2024, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. (GMT+8). Maya Kobalia, Head of the Environmental and Social Department of the financial inclusion organization MFO Crystal in Georgia and a UN Global Compact Young SDG Pioneer, will uncover the unconscious gender biases that shape our decisions, interactions, and organizational culture. Through this session, participants will be able to contribute to a more inclusive workplace culture, promote diversity and equality within their organizations, and recognize and challenge their own biases. This event will be held via Zoom, with Russian interpretation. 📍 Register through this link: https://lnkd.in/gK9SsEN5 #genderequality #genderbias
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It's Friday! Before diving into the weekend, here's a rundown of the week for ADB's Gender Equality Division. 👇 📢 Apply to the ADB #internship program and join our network of professionals in various fields related to the Bank’s operations in Asia and the Pacific. The program offers short assignments and includes a stipend and travel allowance. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g9qY6VVj 👉 https://lnkd.in/gwd3eJW2 🏙 Gender-responsive and inclusive planning and design help women, girls, gender minorities, and people with disabilities to feel safe in the city and enable them to carry out their daily activities. 🇧🇩 These guidelines aim to equip local governments in Bangladesh with tools to create quality, climate-resilient, and gender-responsive public #openspaces with the active participation of the community: https://lnkd.in/gR2dj_jZ 🧕 Globally, 19% of women have a #disability compared to 12% of men, with the rate rising to 22.1% in lower-income countries. This article outlines the forms of #genderbasedviolence faced by women and girls with disabilities and the harmful socio-cultural norms and stereotypes that fuel them. 💡 Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/grecYD3y 🌡 Extreme heat is a growing threat, with women bearing the brunt of its impacts. ADB is championing gender-responsive solutions like parametric #heatinsurance and sustainable #cooling #technologies to build #resilience across Asia and the Pacific ▶ Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/g9SiXsZW 💡Learn more: https://ow.ly/iXIn50SWJb8 🏫 Heat stress is causing #schoolclosures, worsening living conditions, and impacting food security for women and communities in Asia and the Pacific. 💡 Uncover the hidden impacts of #heatstress on women: www.adb.org/genderandheat. 🏦 Having access to #finance helps women entrepreneurs take advantage of business opportunities, manage risks, save for retirement, and invest in their children's education. However, women in the Pacific have less access to finance than those living in many other parts of the world. 💡 Here are 5 actions to boost #financialinclusion for women-led small #businesses in the Pacific: https://lnkd.in/g33dTaVk 🧕 Learn more about the Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s work on #Gender and #Development: https://lnkd.in/giCzeXjr #Rundown