Fixing a food crisis and preventing a catastrophe in South Sudan - April 2014. A major food crisis is currently enveloping South Sudan – endangering thousands of people, threatening to further destroy the gains made over the past five years and testing commitments by governments and the international community as well as lessons learnt from previous crises. This food crisis is very much a product of the conflict, and it requires a bold response to stem the suffering of communities and to repair the fragile food security system.
The GEN is a regional community of practice for suppliers and vendors/ business partners to explore gender equity issues in factories and the community and to exchange their experiences, ideas, best practices, and solutions for advancing gender equity within the supply chain. Read More
It’s often said that women eat last and least. But all too often we lack the timely and actionable data we need to close the gender hunger gap. To remedy this, CARE in Honduras combined the global standards of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) and our Rapid Gender Analysis toolkit to demonstrate the potential of a gender-responsive early warning system. Read More
The world urgently needs more adaptable and accessible funding models that recognize the unique contributions of women's rights organizations and women-led organizations (WROs/WLOs). Despite their crucial role in crisis response, women's potential as leaders in humanitarian action is often sidelined, perpetuating gender inequalities and undermining response effectiveness. A multifaceted and rights-based approach is essential to tackle internal organizational barriers and external socio-political challenges. Read More