Sharmila Faruqui

Sharmila Faruqui Instagram – Keynote at Fast National university Islamabad Climate change is not just an environmental crisis—it’s a human crisis, hitting women and children the hardest. The UN reports that 80% of those displaced by climate disasters are women, many of whom are left without food, healthcare, or safety. In Pakistan’s 2022 floods, nearly 650,000 pregnant women faced childbirth in dangerous conditions. Extreme heat is also deadly for infants, with even a 1°C rise increasing infant mortality rates. Meanwhile, climate disasters are disrupting education for millions of children, jeopardizing their futures. If we don’t act, the next generation will grow up in a world of worsening heatwaves, food shortages, and instability. The solution? Empower women, invest in education, and ensure healthcare access—because protecting them means protecting our collective future. | Posted on 19/Feb/2025 22:51:12