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International Women's Day: Mary Luz's story
Threatened. Kidnapped. Exiled. Just some of the hardships Mary Luz Avendaño has experienced - because she is a journalist.
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International Women's Day: Unlocking the power of women and girls
International Women's Day is celebrated every year on 8 March. It's an opportunity to honour the inspiring women who are changing their communities and societies around the world.
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Why is the world so unequal? Why do so many people live in poverty? How can the changes we're calling for make a real difference? What does our faith teach about responding to poverty and injustice?
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Afghanistan ten years on: building a future on equality
On the tenth anniversary of the international military intervention in Afghanistan, CAFOD is joining Afghan women’s rights activists to call for more positive change in years to come.
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CAFOD warns government: Do not end legal protection for victims of UK multinationals
New laws will make it impossible for people in poor countries to seek justice in British courts for human rights breaches by UK multinationals.
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The people of northern Uganda are slowly overcoming the traumas suffered following two decades of brutal conflict. The civil war between the armed militia the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), and the Ugandan army, saw tens of thousands of people abducted and 90 per cent of the population forced to leave their homes and live in unsafe, squalid and over-crowded camps, with little food or healthcare. See how Caritas Gulu, with CAFOD’s support, are helping people overcome the traumas of this brutal conflict, return home, and rebuild their livelihoods.
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Peace-building in Sri Lanka: a woman’s perspective
“The training has been of immense value, I can now manage my parent’s business. I'm proud to have had the opportunity of discharging my duties as the Manager of the Mini Society to the best of my ability.”
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International Women's Day: Brazil
We're making women’s voices heard, with advocacy on the streets and online in Brazil.
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International Women's Day: Israel
CAFOD partner WAC (Women in Agriculture), 40 km north of Tel Aviv , is an organisation which works to find Arab women employment in Israel.
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International Women's Day: Colombia
In southern Colombia, CAFOD partner Pastoral Social is working with small businesses, particularly those run by women.
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