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International Women's Day: Equal rights, power and opportunities for women in tourism are still far from reality

On International Women's Day, the 8th of March, Naturefriends International (NFI) draws attention to the precarious working situation of girls and women in global tourism and the need for effective measures and tasks to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. Unfortunately, equal rights, power and chances are far from being a reality in tourism.

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Climate crisis and Naturefriends Houses

Over 700 Naturefriends Houses exist worldwide in Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The first Naturefriends House was opened in 1907 at the Padasterjoch in the Stubai Alps, Austria, marking the beginning of a movement to provide the working class with access to affordable recreation in nature. Over time, these houses became symbols of solidarity, environmental protection and socially sound tourism.

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Your Christmas Tree grows in Africa! Together for more climate justice!

This Christmas, let’s make our celebration a gift to the African Naturefriends and the population in our project regions. Naturefriends International's annual Christmas Fundraising Campaign for the Climate Fund has become a cherished tradition—a way to give back while giving forward. Each year, we are overjoyed to see how many Naturefriends choose to gift their loved ones with the symbol of hope and sustainability: fruit trees.

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respect_NFI Photo Challenge 2024 – our winning pictures!

We would like to thank over 120 participants who shared their photos with us.
The winning photos are as colourful as the travel experiences – they speak more than a thousand words and show how you can escape the daily grind on sustainable paths and create lasting memories.

Here we present the winning pictures …

Only sustainable tourism promotes a culture of peace!

On the occasion of today's World Tourism Day, Naturefriends International (NFI) emphasises its call for a sustainable transformation of tourism as part of the shift towards a culture of peace and cooperation.

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