Development Blog
“Here, we have six seasons,” explained CARE’s Shelter Programme Manager, Shah Suja, as we raced along the road that connects Cox’s Bazar town to the refugee camps. Those “six seasons” bring searing heat, torrential rain, cyclones and storm surges –…
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Strengthening women’s participation in humanitarian GBV responses: Here’s what women leaders say they want
By Rosie Agnew 18th Jun 2019
We should always identify those who are local to speak for themselves. I always say we have our own mouths. Why don’t we talk, why don’t you give us that room? Ask me what my problem is, and I will…
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Localisation in emergency response: What CARE learned from our cyclone response in Tonga
By Jenny Conrad 12th Jun 2019
When Tropical Cyclone Gita struck Tonga on Monday 12 February 2018 it affected 80,000 men, women, boys and girls – roughly 70% of the entire population. CARE formed a partnership with Live and Learn and MORDI to respond to the…
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Ending sexual harassment in the world of work requires leadership at every level. Here’s what workplaces can do.
By Suzi Chinnery 11th Jun 2019
At the International Labour Conference (ILC) taking place now (10-21 June 2019), governments, employers and unions are negotiating global legislation on ending violence and harassment in the world of work. A global Convention is vitally important if we want safe…
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ILC 2019: Business community speaks up for a strong and inclusive ILO Convention
By Hester Le Roux 10th Jun 2019
Today the 108th session of the annual International Labour Conference kicks off in Geneva. As momentum builds for a strong and inclusive ILO Convention to end violence and harassment in the world of work, we are pleased to note growing…
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Menstrual hygiene: how to save money, conserve water, and reduce violence with a Ruby Cup
By Emily Janoch 24th May 2019
Complete this sentence, “Today, I’m worried about where I will get the money to buy _________.” What filled in the blank for you? A car? A meal? If you’re a refugee woman in Uganda, one answer is likely to be…
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