Francesca Frezza, Author at Caritas

CARITAS UKRAINE </br> URGES NOT TO FORGET </br> THE SUFFERING OF THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE

CARITAS UKRAINE
URGES NOT TO FORGET
THE SUFFERING OF THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE

22/01/2022 Emergencies, Uncategorised by Francesca Frezza

In the last months, with the build-up of Russian troops on the border of Ukraine, the press has been reporting on the immediate threat of a potential military attack. “We have all witnessed high-level meetings between officials in attempts to de-escalate the situation and return to a path of diplomacy,” Tetiana Stawnychy, President of Caritas ...

Caritas Internationalis calls for urgent humanitarian action in Afghanistan to end the suffering of the population

22/12/2021 Advocacy, Asia, Emergencies by Francesca Frezza

Afghanistan is undergoing the worst humanitarian crisis of our days. Two decades of protracted war and violence, the impact of climate change and the effect of Covid-19 compounded by today’s political turmoil and chaos has rendered the Afghan population into one of the worst humanitarian situations leading to a major humanitarian crisis. Today, millions of ...

Expression of Solidarity and Closeness with migrants and refugees as Pope visits Cyprus and Greece

4/12/2021 Uncategorised by Francesca Frezza

This week started the 4-day Pope Francis’ pastoral visit to Cyprus and Greece. Ecumenical dialogue and the situation of migrants and asylum seekers in the Mediterranean will be at the heart of this spiritual journey. Pope Francis will meet again, as he did in 2016, with migrants and refugees on the island of Lesbos. ...

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

31/10/2021 Climate Change, Conflicts and Disasters, COVID-19, Migration by Francesca Frezza

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 ...

Caritas Internationalis to G20 leaders: “It is time to honour promises and accelerate the global response”

31/10/2021 Advocacy, COVID-19, Development, Poverty Elimination by Francesca Frezza

On the occasion of the G20 Summit, scheduled for 30th and 31st October in Rome, Caritas Internationalis is calling to accelerate global responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not enough has been done until now, and a stronger political will is yet needed. Caritas Internationalis Secretary General Aloysius John reaffirms that “turning promises made on vaccines ...

World Humanitarian Day 2021 – Integral ecology is the only solution

18/08/2021 Advocacy by Francesca Frezza

On World Humanitarian Day, Caritas Internationalis urges decision makers to take courageous steps to address the issues related to climate change, the pandemic and its consequences, and the political turmoil in Afghanistan and Lebanon.

Earthquake in Haiti: Caritas has supported the population from the very beginning

15/08/2021 Conflicts and Disasters, Emergencies, Emergencies in Haiti, Haiti, Latin America by Francesca Frezza

INSECURITY IN THE COUNTRY IS FURTHER COMPLICATING EMERGENCY OPERATIONS. After the dramatic earthquake that hit the country yesterday, 14/08/2021, at 8.30 am local time, Caritas Haiti has already mobilised its teams to reach the most affected areas, which are the departments of Grande-Anse (Diocese of Jérémie), Sud (Diocese of Les Cayes) and Nippes (Diocese of ...

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

27/07/2021 Agriculture, Climate Change, Food, Food waste, Malnutrition by Francesca Frezza

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.

Caritas Jerusalem ready to help after ceasefire in Gaza

21/05/2021 Advocacy, Emergencies, Jerusalem, Middle East & North Africa by Francesca Frezza

Bombings on Gaza claimed 240 lives in just 11 days. Sr. Bridget Tighe, director of Caritas Jerusalem, welcomes the ceasefire and explains what Caritas will do to help the many people who were injured and traumatised.

Situation in the Central African Republic after the electoral weekend

29/12/2020 Africa, Conflicts and Disasters, Migration by Francesca Frezza

Since this morning, we have been visiting the Diocesan Caritas to collect information on the security and humanitarian situation in the country from the weekend until today, Monday 28 December 2020. Archdiocese of Bangui In central Bangui, the situation remains relatively calm after the vote, which went well overall. There was a strong enthusiasm among ...