South Sudan

‘LETS STAND WITH OUR MOTHERS AND SISTERS’: CARITAS SOUTH SUDAN ACT TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS

‘LETS STAND WITH OUR MOTHERS AND SISTERS’: CARITAS SOUTH SUDAN ACT TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS

This year, as part of the global Caritas Internationalis campaign to eliminate violence against women and girls (25 November – 10 December), Caritas South Sudan launched their national initiative Act Now: Prevent and Respond to Violence Against Women and Girls to celebrate and stand in solidarity with women and girls combatting all forms of violence ...

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Caritas faces ongoing conflict in Sudan and neighboring countries

Caritas faces ongoing conflict in Sudan and neighboring countries

Sudan has been embroiled in a devastating armed conflict since last April, triggered by power struggles among the country’s military factions. The fighting, primarily between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has had a profound impact on civilians, resulting in large-scale displacement and shattered access to food, water, health care, fuel, ...

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CARITAS INTERNATIONALIS URGES IMMEDIATE ACTION TO ADDRESS THE SEVERE DROUGHT AND FOOD INSECURITY IN THE HORN OF AFRICA AND IN THE SAHEL

CARITAS INTERNATIONALIS URGES IMMEDIATE ACTION TO ADDRESS THE SEVERE DROUGHT AND FOOD INSECURITY IN THE HORN OF AFRICA AND IN THE SAHEL

With the close of the 50th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva this month, Caritas Internationalis is urging international and local leaders to take action in responding to the severe food insecurity in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel regions. The right to food is a basic human right and the implementation ...

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</br>Caritas South Sudan on the tenth anniversary of the country’s independence: “Today more than ever, our country needs the international community”


Caritas South Sudan on the tenth anniversary of the country’s independence: “Today more than ever, our country needs the international community”

The 10th anniversary of independence could be a starting point for a new South Sudan moving towards political stability, ensuring integral human development through community-based development activities put in place by civil society organisations.

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Hunger spreads in East and Horn of Africa

Hunger spreads in East and Horn of Africa

East Africa and the Horn of Africa are confronting a humanitarian crisis that may worsen in 2018. Armed conflict and severe drought are causing extreme levels of hunger. Up to 35 million people are in need of urgent food assistance across the region.

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Caritas responds to East Africa food crisis

Caritas responds to East Africa food crisis

East Africa faces a massive humanitarian crisis. It threatens the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. Severe drought and violent conflict fuel food insecurity. Caritas is striving to respond to enormous challenges across the region. Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan are suffering from severe drought. Areas such as central and southern Somalia ...

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Cholera and famine strike Somalia and South Sudan

Cholera and famine strike Somalia and South Sudan

“We are overstretched and as we speak we are receiving more patients,” said Dr. Mohamed Dahir, who as a medical doctor in Somalia is struggling to cope with high levels of malnutrition. There is a massive influx of people into the region of Gedo in South Central Somalia where he works. They are fleeing drought. ...

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