Hear from our amazing panelists in a Q&A about how climate change affects global feminism. Our panelists are:
Svetlana Chigozie Onye who is a climate writer, researcher, and activist whose work explores the intersections of climate change, health, gender and justice. She leads The Eco-Anxiety Africa Project (TEAP), a pioneering initiative investigating the mental health impacts of climate change across African communities and exploring pathways for adaptation and resilience. She has represented youth voices at UN climate negotiations, including COP29, where she has spoken on transparency and youth inclusion in international climate policy.
Sidra Irfan is a global health professional with over five years of experience in health systems strengthening. program management, and climate-health policy. A Chevening Scholar and Master of Public Health for Development graduate from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Sidra's work bridges the intersections of gender, health, and climate resilience. She has served as a consultant with the World Bank in the Health, Nutrition, and Population division, and with UNICEF Pakistan under the Government's Integrated Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health and Nutrition Program (RMNCH&NP), where she contributed to developing the national five-day Lady Health Visitor training package on maternal and newborn health.
Do come along to hear from our fascinating speakers! Food will be provided!