Informal settlements, often called slums, pose serious safety risks for women. Ramatsobane Dorah Marema, president of Women for Climate Justice International, highlights the issue.
Marema notes that these areas have limited access, poor lighting, and inadequate sanitation. Women must go out at night to use toilets, making them vulnerable to attacks.
With rapid urbanization, many people end up in informal housing. Heavy rains damage their homes. Marema stresses the need for sharing best practices.
