Today, CARE and the International Rescue Committee published a Rapid Gender Assessment of the COVID-19 pandemic which highlights the ways in which women, girls, and other marginalized people are likely to suffer from the pandemic.
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CARE Analysis: Vulnerable countries face 3 times the risk of COVID-19 exposure, yet have 6 times lower access to healthcare services
CARE’s analysis of INFORM Global Risk Index data has found that the world’s ‘highest risk’ countries have three times higher exposure to epidemics, such as COVID-19, but also have a six times higher risk in terms of their access to healthcare compared to the world’s lowest risk countries.
CARE Deeply Concerned as First COVID-19 Case is Reported in Syria
As the first case of coronavirus is confirmed in Syria, CARE is deeply concerned about the health and safety of over three million people in northwest Syria, over half of whom are internally displaced and live in crowded camps.
Why March4Women matters more than ever
There is no doubt that these unprecedented times will take the greatest toll on the most vulnerable around the world. Once again, women will face unique challenges during this emergency–not just here in Canada but in countries across the globe.
CARE warns: Short window for international community and donors to respond before it’s too late to COVID-19 pandemic in world’s most vulnerable countries
International aid organization CARE warns that the window for preparing the world’s most vulnerable countries for the COVID-19 pandemic is quickly closing due to global travel restrictions.
CARE Canada Prepares COVID-19 Response
As an organization deeply concerned by the continuing global spread of the novel coronavirus and the resulting COVID-19 disease, CARE Canada is committed to working closely with health officials in the countries and regions where CARE is operational to ensure the safety and security of CARE staff and programs.