CARE believes that engaging women into political decision-making processes increases their power, agency and rights. We are conducting a global research on women’s political participation and influence, of which the executive summary of the literature review is now available.
In times of crisis, when familial and community structures and institutions are disrupted or destroyed, gender norms may be impacted and gender inequality increased. The report Women and Girls in Emergencies looks at six areas, each of which impact gender norms and women’s ability to survive, cope, and recover from natural disasters and conflicts.
Financial inclusion has been on the agenda of CARE for many years. In that context we participated in the Power of Partnerships event where women entrepreneurs, financial institutions, women business networks, NGOs and governments from all over the world came together to discuss how to make finance work for women entrepreneurs.
While saving lives remains CARE’s immediate priority in humanitarian action, increasing the resilience of those affected by disasters to better deal with future shocks and stresses as they arise is critical to achieving CARE’s vision of a just world, without poverty.
