Women and Access to Environmental Justice in Nigeria

5 Pages Posted: 15 Dec 2020

Date Written: October 27, 2020

Abstract

Historically, oil and gas exploration and production activities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria have negatively impacted the livelihood and wellbeing of vulnerable groups, especially rural women. These activities directly affect the women’s ability to source food, water, wood energy, and other natural resources.

Keywords: Nigeria, Environmental Justice, Protest, Women, Oil Industry

Suggested Citation

Ekhator, Eghosa, Women and Access to Environmental Justice in Nigeria (October 27, 2020). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3719831 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3719831

Eghosa Ekhator (Contact Author)

Derby Law School ( email )

Kedleston Road
Derby, Derbyshire DE22 1GB
United Kingdom

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