Interview with Zahra Al Hilaly on Gender, Climate, and Health

ABC Darwin Radio | 31 January 2026 

In this interview with Amelia Searson from ABC Radio Darwin, Zahra Al Hilaly, Program Advisor for Convenings at Women Deliver, discusses the disproportionate impact of the climate crisis on girls, women, gender-diverse people, particularly in remote and First Nations communities. She highlights how climate shocks — such as extreme heat, floods, and cyclones — exacerbate existing inequalities, affecting access to healthcare, sexual and reproductive services, and safety, while increasing caregiving burdens and risks of gender-based violence. Zara also explores the urgent need for gender-responsive climate policies and adaptation strategies, and how Australia can take a leadership role in addressing these intersecting challenges.

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