As CARE Canada’s senior gender advisor, I have a keen interest in ending inequality. Throughout my career, I have listened to and focused on working together with women around the world to amplify their voices and ensure they have a seat at the table.
Month: March 2019
The Humanitarian Coalition delivers aid to survivors of Cyclone Idai
As the scope of the devastation brought on by Cyclone Idai continues to unfold in Southern Africa, Canadian aid agencies are working together to rush emergency assistance to survivors.
Safety all around: How we ensure staff stay safe in an emergency
Our Safety and Security lead, Melanie Murphy, highlights some of the biggest risks when responding to an emergency and why it is important that CARE puts women and girls at the centre of our work.
Four years on, Yemen war leaves country reliant on humanitarian aid
March 26 marks four years since the escalation of conflict in Yemen in 2015.
In four years the country has seen the worst cholera outbreak in history, a declaration of famine, and a crippled economy. There have been almost 20,000 airstrikes, over 70,000 people have died, 4 million have had to leave their homes behind, and now 80 per cent of the population requires humanitarian assistance – an increase of 10 per cent since 2018.
Advocacy update: Bringing parliamentarians together to help women and girls in crisis
“Conflict and emergency settings are when women and girls’ rights are most under threat, where the needs are greatest, and where Canadian voices can continue to push for progress.”
15 Minutes on making March for women
International Women’s Day happens on March 8th every year but is one day really enough? CARE is dedicating the entire month of March for women . In this episode we talk to CARE Canada’s Shaughn McArthur and Simran Singh about why women and girls are at an increased risk during emergencies and how when given a voice in the discussion – it changes everything.
CARE Canada Statement on Budget 2019
CARE Canada’s statement in response to Budget 2019.
Jordan: ‘I have rights and I want to be able to live like everybody else’
Women’s Leadership Councils help women in Jordan take charge of their lives as refugees.
Syria’s forgotten women bear the brunt of war
As the crisis in Syria enters its 9th year, more Syrian women are increasingly becoming the main source of income in their families .