‘Jineology and Climate Justice’ Panel in Alexandria
At a panel in Alexandria organized by the Refugee House Initiative and Jineology, discussions focused on women’s social roles, the jineological perspective, and its role in climate justice, highlighting women’s struggle for equality and development.
News center– The Refugee House Initiative, in cooperation with the Jineology Academy, organized a panel on September 19 in Alexandria, Egypt. Many interested women attended the panel, which was moderated by lawyer Amal Taha.
In the first presentation, Jineology Academy member Nujin Yusif, in her speech titled “Jineology and Its Effects,” defined the concept of jineology, explained its history, and emphasized that it is part of the philosophy of the Kurdish women’s freedom struggle, an area that studies the social role of women and advocates gender equality. Nujin Yusif underlined the need to re-evaluate women’s roles throughout history.
The role of women in climate justice
In the second session of the panel, titled “Women Between Climate Justice and Development,” lawyer Salwa Absam, one of the founders of the SAS Human Rights Center, summarized the aims of the seminar under three main points: “Knowledge sharing, opening dialogue on key issues in times of war, and raising awareness by strengthening women’s participation in climate justice issues.” Salwa Absam also noted that this role is critical as part of the strategy of women’s empowerment and ensuring justice.
In the discussions on women’s active role in climate justice and sustainable development, the effects of climate change on the most affected groups particularly women and children were addressed.
Jineology and the struggle against climate change
During the discussion and participants’ contributions, lawyer Afaf Arbab emphasized the role of women in development efforts in rural areas and stated that, according to research, women’s participation in rural regions has increased. The panel also addressed, from a scientific perspective, the relationship between jineology and climate change, as well as women’s contribution to development in rural communities.
The panel concluded with a roadmap and recommendations aimed at expanding discussions on jineology and its effects, increasing women’s participation in climate justice issues, and promoting the exchange of ideas.