Barbara Jarabik

  Literacy is a basic human right and an essential tool for individual empowerment, social and economic development. However, globally, more women are illiterate than men, despite the progress made in education in recent years. According to UNESCO, there are around 750 million adults worldwide who cannot read and write, and two-thirds of them are women. There are several reasons why more women are illiterate than men globally. One of the primary reasons is gender discrimination and inequality, which limit women's access to education. In many societies, girls are considered less valuable than boys, and their education is not a priority. As a result, girls are often excluded from schools or forced to drop out early, leading to lower literacy rates for women. In some countries, cultural practices, such as early marriage or the expectation that girls should help with household chores, further limit girls' access to education. Another reason for the disparity is poverty, which...

Climate change is a global phenomenon that affects all aspects of life on Earth, including the health of pregnant women. The impact of climate change on maternal health is a growing concern, as it poses significant risks to both the mother and the unborn child.  One of the primary ways in which climate change affects pregnant women is through extreme weather events. Rising temperatures and more frequent and intense heatwaves can cause heat exhaustion, dehydration, and other heat-related illnesses in pregnant women. This is particularly concerning for pregnant women as they are already more vulnerable to these conditions due to changes in their body's physiology. Moreover, extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires can cause displacement, which increases the risk of infection and stress-related illnesses. Pregnant women who are forced to evacuate or relocate may face inadequate access to healthcare and nutrition, as well as exposure to pollutants, which can be ...