When the Earth Burns, Who Pays the Price? The Gendered Face of the Climate Crisis
Climate change is often discussed in terms of rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation. Yet behind these headlines lies another, less visible crisis: the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and girls. As communities face floods, droughts, heatwaves, displacement, and resource scarcity, existing social inequalities often deepen, increasing the risks of gender-based violence, exploitation, child marriage, loss of livelihoods, and barriers to education and healthcare.
Moving beyond statistics, the session will feature readings of original short stories by five fiction writers, bringing to life the human experiences that numbers alone cannot fully capture. Through literature, the discussion seeks to illuminate the emotional realities of those living on the frontlines of the climate crisis, reminding us that behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a story.
About the Panelists:
Five writers join us to share short fiction that brings the human face of the climate crisis into focus:
- Safia Shahid
- Faizi
- Syed Majid Shah
- Sumera Naz
- Absar Fatima (Moderator)
This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.
The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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