Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is fueling a severe humanitarian crisis, with women and girls bearing the brunt. Reports of sexual violence are surging, while millions face displacement and food insecurity. CARE calls for urgent action and increased funding to address the critical needs of vulnerable populations.
Nine months on from the escalation of war in Gaza, women there have conceived, miscarried, and birthed their babies in constant fear. It is hell, the pregnant women in Gaza are living through every day.
Lack of sanitary pads, essential hygiene items and safe drinking water have turned simple activities into a daily ordeal for women and girls in Gaza.
Midwives play an essential role as Frontline Health Workers in providing access to sexual and reproductive health and rights and how they act as agents of change. However, their situation in the crisis and post-conflict contexts of Iraq and Côte d'Ivoire shows how they often compensate for the shortcomings of resource-poor and sometimes dysfunctional health systems through high level of personal commitment.
Since the war that broke out on April 15, many health facilities have been looted and destroyed across Sudan. Now medical supplies are running out alarmingly fast, putting pressure on the few remaining facilities.
Displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to expose women and girls to high levels of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual exploitation. Displacement in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to expose women and girls to high levels of gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual exploitation. Over the years, the number of people affected by sexual violence has been steadily on the increase.
This brief provides an overview of the standards of care for survivors of sexual violence in Poland. It aims to support the clinical manual with two sets of guidelines and tools, to promote the implementation of CMR interventions.
Access to maternal care and skilled birth attendants is believed to be of utmost importance in reducing maternal mortality — yet almost half of all births in Bangladesh still take place at home without the help of skilled birth attendants.
Atteindre 8,5 millions de personnes issues de communautés rurales, vulnérables et exclues au Bénin et au Togo, afin de lutter contre la pauvreté et l'injustice sociale; avec deux groupes d'impact que sont: les femmes, les filles vulnérables et les jeunes jusqu'à 24 ans.
In FY2023, CARE worked around the world, contributing to saving lives, fighting poverty, and increasing social justice.
