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International Day of the Girl 2020

By CARE Staff October 1, 2020

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International Day of the Girl 2020

By CARE Staff · October 1, 2020

This International Day of the Girl, we must support and empower girls everywhere to reach their potential.

‘My Name is Damary’

By CARE Staff · October 1, 2020

Haylie Duff raises her voice alongside Damary to tell the story of a young girl's determination and resilience in Damary's own words.

‘My Name is Chrissy’

By CARE Staff · October 1, 2020

This International Day of the Girl, Christina Ochoa raises her voice alongside Chrissy to tell the story of a young girl's hope and resilience in Chrissy's own words.

‘My Name is Sheila’

By CARE Staff · October 1, 2020

Sheila Shah became a refugee after her family fled incredible violence in Iran. We celebrate the resilience and determination of women and girls around the world like Sheila.

‘My Name is Marwa’

By CARE Staff · October 1, 2020

Nia Sioux raises her voice alongside Marwa to tell the story of a girl's dedication and perseverance in Marwa's own words.

‘My Name is Mikre’

By CARE Staff · October 1, 2020

Alexandra Daddario raises her voice alongside Mikre to tell the story of a young girl's emancipation and empowerment in Mikre's own words.

The Guardian: Forget notions of coronavirus as a great equaliser – women are hardest hit yet again

September 30, 2020

In the early days of coronavirus, there was a view that a global pandemic would act as a great equaliser. “A virus doesn’t discriminate,” they said. “We’re all in this together.” It didn’t take long for such a credulous perspective to vanish.

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Forbes: Coronavirus Has Caused A Crisis In Women’s Mental Health, According To Study

September 25, 2020

September marked six months since some governments announced the beginning of lockdown restrictions. Around the world, people had to get used to spending less time outdoors and seeing loved ones less.

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CBS 2: Women’s Mental Health Almost 3 Times As Likely To Be Affected By The Pandemic, Study Says

September 25, 2020

In a study by CARE, a nonprofit advocacy group, women are almost three times as likely to have been affected by mental health issues over the last six months: 27% of women, versus 10% of men, report anxiety, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping and trouble completing everyday tasks.

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The New York Times: Famine Emerges as U.N. Theme, Crystallized by Yemen Disaster

September 25, 2020

The coronavirus scourge is a prevailing theme at this year’s United Nations General Assembly, forcing the gathering to be conducted largely online. But the pandemic is also fueling another crisis preoccupying the organization and humanitarian groups: the strong prospect of famine in some of the world’s most destitute places.

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‘My Name is Mikre’

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The Guardian: Forget notions of coronavirus as a great equaliser – women are hardest hit yet again

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Forbes: Coronavirus Has Caused A Crisis In Women’s Mental Health, According To Study

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CBS 2: Women’s Mental Health Almost 3 Times As Likely To Be Affected By The Pandemic, Study Says

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The New York Times: Famine Emerges as U.N. Theme, Crystallized by Yemen Disaster

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