Bangladesh: Meet 5 GBV activists who are volunteering and leading in their communities
Stories from Women and Girls’ Safe Space operated by CARE Bangladesh
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Read stories showcasing the human impact of CARE's work around the world.
Kenya: 5 Inspiring Leaders Dismantling Patriarchy and Building Up Women and Girls
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a sharp increase in gender-based violence (GBV) in many parts of the world. CARE is working with local women’s organisations in Kenya’s informal settlements to address GBV and protect survivors.
Nepal: 18-year-old activist starts the first anti-rape demonstration in her city
The leader of that event was 18-years old, Pooja Teli, from Bagaha, Rohini 1- Rupandehi, Nepal.
Cambodia: Trainings help Compliance officer to keep factory workers safe from sexual harassment
The project, Enhancing Women’s Voice to Stop Sexual Harassment, is working in Cambodia to address sexual harassment in garment factories (STOP).
Egypt: Barely surviving COVID-19, refugees find help through hotlines
The Nile river hugs refugees from 58 different countries along its banks mostly living in urban areas. The UNHCR registered 256,632 refugees and asylum-seekers in Egypt by February 2020. Sudanese and South Sudanese consist of a large number of them: 48…
16 Days Campaign to End Gender Based Violence
This 16 Days Campaign, the impact of COVID-19 has shown alarming rates of GBV globally, demanding the need for both awareness and action to end pandemic levels of GBV.
South Sudan: Using radio to educate on COVID-19 and gender based violence
Rachel Adau Gieu, 29 years, Executive Director, implementing Projects WVL in Bor-Jonglei State, and Aweil Northern Bahr el Ghazal State in South Sudan. My work involves empowering women and girls in the Access to Living Standards, Justice and Women…
Hurricane Eta Aftermath and Response in Photos
Over 3 million people have been affected by Hurricane Eta. CARE is responding with food, shelter and more.
Mobile health teams lead to accessible care
How long does it take you to get to health care? In some areas of South Sudan, accessing health care could mean walking more than five hours.