Press release 19th October 2020 Chronic underfunding on humanitarian needs in the Central Sahel means women facing violence are put last Abuja, Nigeria, 19 October 2020 - Ahead of the Central Sahel Conference on Tuesday 20th October 2020, CARE is calling on donors and governments in the region to urgently increase funding for the Central Sahel crisis, and to make sure gender-based… Press release Advocacy Crisis Response Gender Equality Niger
Press release 15th October 2020 On World Food Day CARE warns of worsening hunger for vulnerable Yemenis After almost six years of war, Yemen’s economic ecosystem has been decimated, leaving up to 20 million people food insecure. The combination of armed conflict, COVID-19, and the lack of foreign currency and salary payments has created a precarious… Press release Food Security and Nutrition Yemen
Press release 9th October 2020 CARE: WFP’s Nobel Peace Prize is a ‘renewed commitment to multilateralism and global solidarity’ CARE International warmly congratulates their long standing partners the UN World Food Programme (WFP) on winning this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. This signals a renewed commitment to multilateralism and global solidarity, particularly at a time when food… Press release Food Security and Nutrition
Press release 8th October 2020 Empowered girls lead the way to innovative and impactful solutions in the midst of COVID-19 As the world celebrates International Day of the Girl this Sunday 11 October, CARE calls for girls’ voices to be amplified, and for them to shape prevention and response interventions in the fight against COVID-19. Press release Gender Equality
Press release 25th September 2020 Over 21,000 people killed since UN global ceasefire-resolution At least 21,347 people have been killed in conflict, including more than 5,800 civilian adults and children who were directly targeted[i], despite the adoption of a UN Security Council resolution calling for a global cessation of hostilities some 90 days… Press release Advocacy Crisis Response
Press release 22nd September 2020 Financial Insecurity, Hunger, Mental Health are Top Concerns for Women Worldwide CARE International releases “She Told Us So: Rapid Gender Analysis - Closing the Data Gaps to Build Back Equal,” a comprehensive report featuring first person accounts of over 10,000 participant views of the unique challenges faced by women during COVID… Press release Advocacy Gender Equality
Press release 15th September 2020 Niger flooding causes over 36,000 houses to collapse NIAMEY, 14 September 2020: Severe floods caused by torrential rain in Niger have caused death and destruction of property across the country, affecting 432,613 people, and leaving them in need of shelter, water, food and essential items. Press release Crisis Response Niger
Press release 14th September 2020 CARE calls on Security Council members to prioritise peace for Yemen On the eve of the UN General Assembly, CARE calls on UN Security Council members to do everything in their power to secure lasting and inclusive peace for Yemen. Press release Advocacy Crisis Response
Press release 10th September 2020 CARE selected as a global leader in new #GenerationEquality Action Coalition to achieve economic justice and rights for women and girls CARE International is honored to be selected by the Generation Equality Forum core group - as one of the global leaders of the Action Coalition on Economic Justice and Rights. This is one of six coalitions bringing together a diverse group of public,… Press release Advocacy Economic Justice Gender Equality
