Advocacy In April and October at the UN in Geneva, Caritas highlighted that women who migrate and work in people’s homes can be exploited and abused. Caritas made recommendations on how to improve the situation of migrants, based on a study of experiences collected from members and partners. >>

Women’s Day: Protect domestic workers The 8th of March marks International Women’s Day which celebrates the achievements of women around the world. But for all the women who achieve success, there are also women who suffer great difficulties in achieving even the basic necessities for a healthy and happy life. >>

Caritas supporting Polish caretakers working in Germany The first Polish home care providers supported through a German-Polish Caritas cooperation have started working in Germany. The project was created to bring together Polish home care providers and elderly Germans assisted by Caritas in their homes. >>

Happy the pizzamakers Take some flour, water, yeast, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and a pinch of salt. Add 15 immigrants from around the world. Mix them together with a Caritas Roma course… >>

Protecting women in war Women and girls in conflict situations throughout the world suffer the trauma of war. They lose loved ones, they’re driven from their homes, they suffer the hardships of lack of food, shelter, and medicine. >>