Conflict
Gaza: ‘Anyone who survived since Oct. 7 should get a new birth certificate’
Nothing is normal for families in Gaza. Every aspect of their lives has been upended by the by the ongoing siege and bombardments, which have created constant hardships and repeated displacements, with about 1.9 million people displaced to date. There is no longer any ordinary life.
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CARE is there delivering lifesaving aid and defending the lives of families in crisis.
Sudan: midwives, home clinics stand in for conflict-shuttered health facilities
On April 15, 2023, conflict between two armed factions erupted in Sudan, leading to more than 15,000 civilian deaths (according to the UN), along with 6.5 million internally displaced people and 2 million refugees over the last 11 months, adding up to a deepening, ongoing humanitarian crisis. The ongoing armed conflict has had a devastating effect on maternal health.
Read MoreMothers in Gaza: “I cry when I sleep. I cry when I wake up. During the day, I try to be strong for my children”
Six months after the start of this devastating conflict in Gaza, CARE spoke to displaced mothers about their current living situation, biggest fears, and their wishes for the future.
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