Media contributions
1Media contributions
Title How woman-led self governance can alleviate poverty and protect natural resources Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Wen (Women's Environmental Network) Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 17/11/22 Description Harshita speaks to Wen about the experiences of rural women-led community participation for poverty eradication, how this work intersects with climate action, and why the localisation of issues and contextualisation is crucial, particularly for the global south.
Harshita Jha is a feminist social work practitioner who works on strengthening rural women’s participation in local governance. She is a State Project Coordinator for Kudumbashree-National Resource Organisation in Assam, India who work at the grassroots level with women across the country. Harshita is a powerful public speaker who gives regular talks and training on women’s political empowerment.Producer/Author Louise Turner URL https://www.wen.org.uk/2020/06/24/whys-climate-justice-a-feminist-issue/ Persons Louise Turner