MARAG
by admin on Nov.09, 2011, under Uncategorized
WHY PASTORALISM AND WOMEN?
Pastoralism plays a significant role in natural resource management. However, pastoralist are often misunderstood and marginalized socially, economically and politically. Consequently, negative stereotype pervade pastoral policy and management in many countries. Women pastoralists are marginalized further due to limited opportunities to make decisions within their societies, and to date, their participation in global pastoralist initiatives and fora has been minimal. Despite the many challenges they face, women pastoralists can be influential forces for change.
GOAL AND OBJECTIVES
The Gathering’s goal is: To contribute to empowerment of women pastoralists to participate equitably in decision-making within their community, government and other national, regional and international forums and to raise awareness of the specific challenges faced by women pastoralists in the shifting social, economic and ecological environments.
PARTICIPATION AND COLLABORATION
The gathering brought together an estimated 100
participants from around the world participating as
ambassadors of their communities. Most participants will be selected by a country focal organization to be identified by the Gathering Organizing Committee, following preestablished selection criteria and conditions.
