– Environmental Damage Disrupts Women’s Livelihoods
– Calls for Justice in Oil-Polluted Communities
– Niger Delta Women Seek Compensation for Pollution
The Centre for Human Rights and Climate Change has called for compensation for women in Niger Delta communities affected by oil pollution. The organization highlighted the severe impact of environmental degradation on women’s livelihoods, health, and economic opportunities. Pollution from oil spills and gas flaring has devastated farmlands and water sources, making it difficult for many women to sustain their businesses and provide for their families. Advocates argue that corporate and government accountability is crucial in addressing these long-standing environmental injustices.
The centre urged policymakers to implement remediation measures, enforce stricter environmental regulations, and provide financial support to women suffering from pollution-related losses. They emphasized the need for sustainable development strategies that prioritize the well-being of affected communities while holding polluters accountable.
