The Women of Perimabiri
by Rukaiya Muhammad
About
Rukaiya Muhammad is a climate activist, humanitarian, and advocate for gender equality. As the founder of the Nigeria Youth Climate Preservation Network and an advisory board member of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, she works at the intersection of climate resilience, women’s empowerment, and community restoration. Her storytelling reflects the lived realities of women in vulnerable communities, emphasizing how environmental degradation deepens cycles of poverty and gender-based violence. Through her work, she promotes mental health awareness, social inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods, ensuring that women’s voices are centered in climate conversations and community rebuilding efforts.