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CARITAS WORKING TO CLOSE GENDER GAP AND BOOST AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN BURKINA FASO AMIDST SAHEL FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS

CARITAS WORKING TO CLOSE GENDER GAP AND BOOST AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN BURKINA FASO AMIDST SAHEL FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS

The current food security crisis faced by populations in the Sahel region has meant that millions of people are without the necessary food or water needed to sustain their families and livelihoods. In Burkina Faso, an estimated total of 3.3 million people out of a population of around 20.4 million are facing acute food and ...

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THE FULL FACE OF HUMANITY: CARITAS INTERNATIONALIS AND THE HOLY SEE TO HOST A CONFERENCE ON WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FOR A JUST SOCIETY

THE FULL FACE OF HUMANITY: CARITAS INTERNATIONALIS AND THE HOLY SEE TO HOST A CONFERENCE ON WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FOR A JUST SOCIETY

Promoting a culture of encounter in which women’s experiences and expertise are valued and included in the development of just societies; exploring the sociological, ethical obstacles, challenges and opportunities concerning women’s participation in leadership and decision making at all levels; listening to the concrete experiences of Caritas in working with women wherever they suffer, struggle ...

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World Food Day: Caritas Internationalis urges to address ‘food injustice’ by supporting small-scale agriculture

World Food Day: Caritas Internationalis urges to address ‘food injustice’ by supporting small-scale agriculture

The only way to fight the current severe food crisis is to address the “food injustice” that stems from a lack of concern for the poorest and the most vulnerable and care for our common home. On World Food Day 2022, which occurs on 16 October, Caritas Internationalis calls national governments, international institutions, and the ...

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WORST DROUGHT IN 40 YEARS AFFECTING MILLIONS OF LIVES IN SOMALIA AS FOOD SECURITY CRISIS ESCALATES

WORST DROUGHT IN 40 YEARS AFFECTING MILLIONS OF LIVES IN SOMALIA AS FOOD SECURITY CRISIS ESCALATES

Nearly 7.8 million people in Somalia have been affected by the worst drought experienced by the country in over 40 years. Currently, over 1.1 million people are displaced and, by the end of this year, approximately 6.7 million people across Somalia are expected to face high levels of acute food insecurity. Caritas Somalia, in collaboration ...

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Caritas Internationalis on World Day of Migrants and Refugees: “Without political will, ‘leave no one behind’ will remain an empty slogan.”

Caritas Internationalis on World Day of Migrants and Refugees: “Without political will, ‘leave no one behind’ will remain an empty slogan.”

“People on the move must be treated with dignity, and their rights must be guaranteed. Only in this way can we truly build a future with migrants and refugees”. On the 108th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Caritas Internationalis reiterates its concern about the ever-worsening challenges people on the move have to face and ...

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World Day Against Trafficking: Caritas Internationalis calls for stringent measures to fight this crime against the most vulnerable

World Day Against Trafficking: Caritas Internationalis calls for stringent measures to fight this crime against the most vulnerable

The recent outflow of Ukrainian survivors of the present conflict in Ukraine into other parts of Europe brought to evidence how unscrupulous predators were waiting to exploit the plight of the women fleeing the country. Today cyberspace has become a easy means for human trafficking. Every day, the most vulnerable, women, men and children, especially ...

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Intellectual property rights waiver  for developing countries to overcome challenges of the pandemic

Intellectual property rights waiver for developing countries to overcome challenges of the pandemic

Caritas Internationalis calls for the intellectual property rights waiver necessary for developing countries to overcome challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. On the occasion of the Twelfth World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (June 12-15), Caritas Internationalis calls on WTO Members to waive intellectual property rights for all medical technologies to support information sharing and technology ...

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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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International Migration Review Forum

International Migration Review Forum

Caritas Internationalis asks to enhance legal protection for climate migrants and create conditions for people to remain in their homelands On the occasion of the International Migration Review Forum (IMFR), which started yesterday in New York, Caritas Internationalis asks for a special protection status to be granted to people and communities displaced due to climate ...

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“Helping is my job. It’s part of my oath as a firefighter and I always uphold that oath. That’s why I’m here”. (Paweł Szuzdak)

“Helping is my job. It’s part of my oath as a firefighter and I always uphold that oath. That’s why I’m here”. (Paweł Szuzdak)

Paweł Szuzdak is a firefighter through and through. He works professionally in the fire department and helps out at the local volunteer fire department after work and on his days off. When the war broke out in Ukraine, the local mayor (city unnamed) sent volunteers to the Caritas logistics center. Here, several tons of aid ...

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