Development Blog
How tea communities in Sri Lanka collaborate to achieve social and business benefits
By Verity O'Shaughnessy 20th Dec 2018
In a politically volatile environment, CARE is working to implement Community Development Forums (CDF) in tea estates in Sri Lanka. The CDFs are delivered in partnership with the tea workers, estate management and trade union representatives and aim to break-down…
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Tea worker, Sri Lanka
What can companies do to tackle violence and harassment at work?
By Verity O'Shaughnessy 04th Dec 2018
Violence and harassment in the workplace - whether in Westminster, Hollywood or McDonalds - continues to make headlines. Its impact on workers and business is increasingly becoming apparent. CARE research in the Cambodian garment sector revealed that there is an…
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Two women workers. The Solidarity Association of Beer Promoters Care (SABC) has supported women to engage with employers about their harassment.
Addressing a global issue at workplace level: Reviewing best practice to address sexual harassment at work
By Jenny Conrad 04th Dec 2018
Understanding of the extent to which sexual harassment affects industries across the globe has increased exponentially. Numerous studies emphasise the frequency with which women experience violence and harassment at work. The Australian Human Rights Commission’s recent report on sexual harassment…
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Women working in a garment factory in Cambodia
Women affected by disasters often face the greatest protection risks – they need to be part of the solution
By Suzy Madigan 30th Nov 2018
From Cox’s Bazaar to Kinshasa, women are not passive beneficiaries of assistance. Women responders – volunteers, activists, leaders, women-led groups, organisations and networks – are taking actions to mitigate and respond to protection risks. Yet too often, women are sidelined…
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Refugees from the DRC rehearsing a play about GBV in CARE’s psychosocial support centre at a refugee camp in Uganda
Ways forward for the humanitarian system to better empower and protect women
By Caroline Kende-Robb 29th Nov 2018
Co-authored by Caroline Kende-Robb, CARE International Secretary General, and Howard Mollett, Senior Policy Advisor November 29th is the International Day of Women Human Rights Defenders, part of the 16 Days of Activism on Violence against Women and Girls. So it’s a…
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Lucy Mainandji, who works with CARE in Chad, lived as a refugee in Cameroon when she was a young girl
Making work safe for women everywhere: 5 things to know about ending violence and harassment
By Glen Tarman 26th Nov 2018
Co-authored by Glen Tarman, CARE International’s Head of Global Advocacy, and Lisa Hadeed, CARE International’s Senior Communications Coordinator. Movements like #MeToo, #YoTambién, #BalanceTonPorc, #NiUnaMenos and others have sparked widespread debate; violence and harassment against women is being exposed in more…
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