Gender Inequality

Why women are key to ensuring the Great Green Wall flourishes

The Metema forest in Ethiopia, an important buffer against desertification.

The Metema forest in Ethiopia, an important buffer against desertification. Image: Tree Aid/Maheder Haileselassie

Nathalie Ouedraogo
Gender & Social Inclusion Officer , Tree Aid
Annie Schultz
Policy and Advocacy Advisor, TreeAid
George Kontou
Communications Officer, Tree Aid
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Ethiopian land worker Birtukan Gebeyehu, who also leads a forest cooperative.
Ethiopian land worker Birtukan Gebeyehu, who also leads a forest cooperative. Image: Tree Aid/Maheder Haileselassie

Improved forest governance has positive impacts on food security.
Improved forest governance has positive impacts on food security. Image: Tree Aid
It also economically benefits local communities.
It also economically benefits local communities. Image: Tree Aid
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