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Millions Face Growing Hunger in South Sudan Amid Budget Cuts and Competing Global Crisis
A staggering 63 percent of South Sudan’s population will struggle to survive the peak of this year’s annual ‘lean season’, with 87,000 people predicted to be in catastrophic food crisis category – at the risk of starvation and death - whilst humanitarian agencies are forced to cut services due to lack of funds..
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World Refugee Day: Shockingly low levels of humanitarian aid funding for displaced people around the world
CARE International is highlighting the urgent need for financial support for millions of refugees worldwide. African countries are particularly affected, where no or only very little support this year has been provided so far to cope with refugee crises..
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The Future of Work is Sexist: COVID-19’s impact on the lives of women and girls has rolled back progress on gender equality by a generation
Women were 1.8 times more likely to be driven out of the workforce during the pandemic. CARE International’s report titled The Future of Work is Sexist, has identified key areas impacted by the pandemic that are rolling back progress on gender equality in the workplace:.
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Ukraine: New UN Women and CARE International Report highlights the disproportionate impact of the war on women and minorities
After more than two months of war in Ukraine, which has forced millions of refugees and displaced people to flee their homes, a new Rapid Gender Analysis by UN Women and CARE reveals that women and minorities are facing immense hardship when it comes to health, safety and access to food as a result of the crisis..
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International NGOs call on the UK Govt to act to combat increasing world hunger
A coalition of fifteen international aid organisations, including CARE International UK, has warned the conflict in Ukraine is causing “suffering far beyond its borders, including through the twin impact of rising food and energy costs” and are urging the UK Government to play a leading role in helping people around the world facing hunger and malnutrition..