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CARE US on International Day of Human Solidarity: Violence Against Women & Girls Demands Accountability

December 19, 2023

Today on International Day of Human Solidarity, CARE stands with women and girls everywhere and condemns all acts of violence against women and girls in the strongest terms, including sexual violence and rape.

Women and Girls

“My name is Madame Aichatou Mounkaila. I come from Niger”

By Aichatou Mounkaila, as told to Michael de Vulpillieres · December 4, 2023

Aichatou Mounkaila has spent the last 20 years of her life supporting and empowering women and girls in Niger. She recently spoke at the United Nations.

Women and Girls

Meet Fatima, the 110-year-old financial ‘mother’ of Greater Cairo

By Sarah Arafat · November 20, 2023

Fatima is a 110-year-old Sudanese mother of seven and grandmother of many more. This is her inspiring journey to hope and economic empowerment.

Women and Girls

Ukraine: ‘This is how most Roma girls live’

By Halyna Bilak · November 3, 2023

Throughout her childhood and adolescence, Svitlana had lived in Roma settlement. Only recently, at 28, has she learned to write her own name.

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#TakeTheMic: How the next generation of girls are speaking up to end child marriage in Mali

By Jocelyn Pederick and CARE Staff · October 5, 2023

For International Day of the Girl on October 11, 2023, CARE is launching #TakeTheMic to amplify girls' voices globally. In Mali, a young activist name Bintou has resisted forced marriage and became a vocal community leader. By challenging social norms, she secured community agreements against further child marriages.

Women and Girls

Beyond the violence itself: Fighting for women’s rights in Sudan

By Shakir Elhassan · September 6, 2023

How community activists in Sudan empower women through education and vocational training, while also engaging men to shift their mindsets.

Women and Girls

The singing banker of Thanh Hoa

By Travis Nichols · August 1, 2023

Nguyen Hai Duong, General Director of Thanh Hoa Microfinance Institution in Vietnam, breaks the banker's stereotype by showcasing his passion for local delicacies, ornamental flowers -- and nurturing women entrepreneurs through a partnership with CARE's Women's Economic Justice program.

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Empowering girls around the world through the beautiful game

By CARE Staff · July 21, 2023

Over the years, we’ve seen one of the most effective tools to engage women and girls has been the power of sports, so, to celebrate the start of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, we’ve put together this collection of inspiring photos we’ve taken over the years of young girls from around the world playing the beautiful game.

Women and Girls

The motorcycle, the high bun, and the best cup of coffee in Vietnam

By Travis Nichols · July 11, 2023

The story of how Ha Thi Binh and the Ara Tay cooperative learned to make the best cup of coffee in Vietnam.

Women and Girls

Meet three women challenging stereotypes in gaming

By Jacky Habib · June 12, 2023

Young males in low-income countries are twice as likely to have online access as girls. These women are working to change that. The digital divide prevents girls from socializing, learning, and accessing opportunities.

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Meet three women challenging stereotypes in gaming

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CARE US on International Day of Human Solidarity: Violence Against Women & Girls Demands Accountability

Women and Girls

“My name is Madame Aichatou Mounkaila. I come from Niger”

Women and Girls

Meet Fatima, the 110-year-old financial ‘mother’ of Greater Cairo

Women and Girls

Ukraine: ‘This is how most Roma girls live’

Women and Girls

#TakeTheMic: How the next generation of girls are speaking up to end child marriage in Mali

Women and Girls

Beyond the violence itself: Fighting for women’s rights in Sudan

Women and Girls

The singing banker of Thanh Hoa

Women and Girls

Empowering girls around the world through the beautiful game

Women and Girls

The motorcycle, the high bun, and the best cup of coffee in Vietnam

Women and Girls

Meet three women challenging stereotypes in gaming

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