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On World Humanitarian Day, Caritas Internationalis celebrates its ‘Local Heroes’

On World Humanitarian Day, Caritas Internationalis celebrates its ‘Local Heroes’

On World Humanitarian Day, Caritas Internationalis celebrates its ‘Local Heroes’ and reports on the aggravation of the global humanitarian situation. On World Humanitarian Day, the day dedicated to humanitarian workers which occurs on 19 August, Caritas Internationalis thanks its Confederation’s humanitarian workers, who, in 200 countries and territories, protect and promote human dignity and serve, ...

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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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CARITAS ON THE GROUND IN PAKISTAN TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY RECORD-BREAKING MONSOON RAINS

CARITAS ON THE GROUND IN PAKISTAN TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY RECORD-BREAKING MONSOON RAINS

Caritas is working alongside the Pakistan Goverment in supporting communities affected by the heavy monsoon rains and flash flooding, particularly in Karachi and Balochistan. Over 150 people have died, and over 160 injured, as a result of flash flooding in the country and these numbers are expected to rise. In Balochistan and Sindh, torrential rainfall ...

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URGENT ACTION NEEDED TO ADDRESS THE SEVERE DROUGHT AND FOOD INSECURITY IN THE HORN OF AFRICA AND IN THE SAHEL

URGENT ACTION NEEDED TO ADDRESS THE SEVERE DROUGHT AND FOOD INSECURITY IN THE HORN OF AFRICA AND IN THE SAHEL

In the face of multiple crisis, the suffering of people in the Horn of Africa and Sahel regions is not to be forgotten. The international community and countries in the region must respond immediately to avert a full-scale food and nutrition emergency and save lives. As the 50 th Session of the Human Rights Council ...

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MALI IN DESPERATE NEED OF EMERGENCY FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL AID AS SEVERE DROUGHTS PERSIST IN THE SAHEL

MALI IN DESPERATE NEED OF EMERGENCY FOOD AND NUTRITIONAL AID AS SEVERE DROUGHTS PERSIST IN THE SAHEL

With currently 4.8 million people food insecure due to the impacts of severe drought in addition to nearly a decade of ongoing inter-community violence and unrest, Mali is facing and unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Since 2012, an absence of administration, access to basic social services and population displacements has created widespread fear and insecurity particularly ahead ...

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On World Hunger Day, Caritas Internationalis urges long-term sustainable solutions to avert the risk of an unprecedented food crisis

On World Hunger Day, Caritas Internationalis urges long-term sustainable solutions to avert the risk of an unprecedented food crisis

This World Hunger Day (28th May), Caritas Internationalis denounces the dramatic rise in hunger due to the climate crisis, the impact of COVID-19, and conflicts, particularly highlighting how the war in Ukraine is having dire consequences on the entire globe, especially regarding food insecurity. Therefore, Caritas Confederation calls on governments and key stakeholders to engage ...

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Caritas committed to support victims of war in Central Africa amidst latest violence in the country

Caritas committed to support victims of war in Central Africa amidst latest violence in the country

Recent clashes during the month of April between militia groups in the Central African Republic have not deterred Caritas staff and volunteers from providing dedicated humanitarian support to vulnerable communities and victims of war in the country. For nearly as decade, political volatility and instability has ravaged the Central African Republic following the deposition of ...

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COP26, Caritas Internationalis calls on political leaders to adopt pro-poor climate policies

COP26, Caritas Internationalis calls on political leaders to adopt pro-poor climate policies

On the occasion of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, opening today, 31 October, in Glasgow, Caritas Internationalis asks governments to adopt policies that ensure environmental care and social justice. The Confederation’s 162 Caritas members – some of whom will be present at COP26 – operate around the world and are at the forefront ...

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Caritas Internationalis: “Industrial agriculture is not the only pathway to food justice”

Caritas Internationalis: “Industrial agriculture is not the only pathway to food justice”

On the occasion of the UN food systems pre-summit in Rome, Caritas Internationalis urges decision makers to include the rights of the poor in all discussions and to ensure meaningful participation of local producers and consumers, especially women, in policymaking and implementation at the local levels.

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