Gender-based violence (GBV)
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Standing with women’s rights organisations will take more than warm words
Read moreNew international coalition convened by the UK to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) has transformative potential but will require more sustained investment and partnerships.
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DRC Ebola Outbreak
Read moreThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently facing a new outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in a context already characterized by a protracted humanitarian crisis, particularly in eastern provinces affected by insecurity, displacement, and limited access to basic services.
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16 Days of Activism: How women in Nigeria are using education to tackle violence against women and girls
Read moreCARE is supporting women and girls in Nigeria to identify what they need from gender-based violence services, and come together to create change.
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16 Days of Activism: How couples in Syria are breaking the cycle of violence against women and girls
Read moreThe Couple’s Curriculum project brings together couples who want to foster healthy, more supportive and equitable relationships and prevent abusive behaviours towards women and girls.
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One Year Later: Women and Girls Bear the Brunt of Sudan's Conflict
Read moreMonday, 15th April 2024 marks one year since the start of the conflict in Sudan which has displaced millions and led to the deaths of tens of thousands. The conflict has had severe impacts on women and girls who are bearing the brunt of it.
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Amid unprecedented violence, Haitians face starvation, displacement, and trauma
Read moreAs extreme and unpredictable violence in Port-au-Prince persists, Haitians across the capital city face a multi-dimensional crisis with displacement, hunger, and acute health risks, along with the near constant fear of injury, rape, physical violence, and loss of life.
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Humanitarian crisis escalates in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo due to renewed clashes and flooding
Read moreThe humanitarian crisis in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached critical levels as clashes intensify, resulting in widespread displacement and escalating risks for women and children.
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Meet a ‘womanitarian’: Abeba - "Stand on the side of Tigrayan women"
Read moreIn her work at the Women’s Association of Tigray (WAT), Abeba Hailesilassie helps to support survivors of gender-based violence and promotes women’s leadership in decision-making.
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FGM: A daily grim reality for girls in Somalia
Read moreOn 6 February the world marks International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Somalia has recorded the highest cases of FGM.
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7 women activists raise their voices to prevent sexual violence in conflict
Read moreCARE is bringing together 7 women activists from 7 conflict-affected regions to attend the International Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) Conference in London.
