Gender and Biodiversity in Lebekere: Strengthening Women’s Inclusion
Gender and biodiversity in Lebekere: how to strengthen women’s role in local decision-making for more sustainable territories.
In Lebekere, in Middle Guinea, women are at the heart of agriculture and natural resource management, yet they remain largely underrepresented in local decision-making.
Key figures:
- 82% of women hold vulnerable jobs
- 22% literacy rate among women
- 40% of girls married before 18
The WECF France report, based on field data collected by Guinée 44, proposes concrete solutions: increasing women’s participation in decision-making bodies, establishing mixed committees for resource management, ensuring equitable access to land and credit, and developing sustainable activities.
Including women and valuing their knowledge is a key lever for a successful ecological transition.
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