Ahead of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Dinard, France, April 5-6, more than 30 leading international agencies and women’s rights organizations issued a joint statement calling on governments to act to uphold the rights of women and girls in emergencies. “Conflicts and natural disasters amplify the risks women and girls face. Whether we’re talking about survivors of … Read more
CARE Canada President and CEO Gillian Barth issued a statement: “CARE Canada welcomes Budget 2019’s commitment to renew Canada’s Middle East Strategy for two years. Properly invested, new funding of $250 million per year for 2019-20 and 2020-21 will help promote stability while protecting women and girls’ health and rights in parts of the world … Read more
Canadian climate change advocates are calling for Canada to do more to help developing countries already facing the dire impacts of a changing climate. The call from the Canadian Coalition on Climate Change and Development (C4D) comes on the heels of Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna’s (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) announcement that Canada will raise its … Read more
CARE Canada President and CEO Gillian Barth issued a statement: “Data released from the UN Refugee Agency paints a startling picture that we know all too well. More than 68.5 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to persecution, conflict or violence,” she said. “This crisis demands courage, that governments rise above fear and prejudice, … Read more
Trade disputes must not overshadow G7 commitments to support women and girls on the front lines of the world’s biggest challenges, warns international humanitarian agency CARE Canada. However, CARE Canada is concerned that progress achieved under Canada’s G7 Presidency could become an annex to an otherwise productive year if G7 leaders become distracted by concerns … Read more
CARE Canada President and CEO Gillian Barth issued a statement: “CARE Canada welcomes Budget 2018’s commitment to an additional $2 billion over five years, following a schedule of increases to the International Assistance Envelope,” she said. “CARE Canada warmly welcomes Budget 2018’s announcement of a dedicated pool of funding for humanitarian assistance. Set at $738 … Read more
Leaders must put the needs of those disproportionately affected by climate change impacts – women and girls – firmly at the heart of talks during the 23rd annual UN climate summit, urges CARE International. Shaughn McArthur, advocacy and government relations advisor for CARE Canada, stated: “Canada’s feminist foreign policy is extremely relevant to any discussions about … Read more
Canada needs to shift international funding to help the world’s most vulnerable people who are facing climate change right now, according to international humanitarian organization CARE Canada. Ahead of the UN-led COP23 climate change discussions in Bonn, Germany, CARE Canada is calling on the Canadian government to detail how it will balance its international commitments … Read more
CARE Canada President and CEO Gillian Barth issued the following statement: “The crises still unfolding across parts of Africa and Yemen have left millions facing hunger, malnutrition and the spread of deadly diseases such as cholera. We are grateful to Canadians for their tremendous generosity and the Government of Canada for helping fight extreme hunger … Read more
CARE Canada applauds the Canadian government’s commitment to gender equality and women’s rights, but cautions such pledges must now be met with action to make a real difference for women and girls worldwide. we’re encouraged Canada is focused on ensuring women’s voices are heard loud and clear in its international assistance. “Improving gender equality and women’s … Read more
