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Water target met - but poorest still thirsting for change

The Millennium Development Goal on water has been met, but progress is patchy and the target on sanitation is still far from being realised, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

Afghanistan: UK’s commitment to Afghan women welcomed

CAFOD has welcomed the commitment by the UK government to maintain current aid levels for Afghanistan, and its requirement that the Afghan government increase efforts to promote women’s rights.

International women's day: Margaret's story

In her childhood, Margaret Mwaniki from Kenya witnessed women and children being beaten by their husbands and fathers. Growing up in a society which accepted violence against women inspired Margaret to fight for women’s rights.

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.

The Listening Room Appeal

Join us to support women who have been subjected to rape in war-torn central Africa. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) rape is used as a weapon of war. When women are raped, they are often rejected by their families and community. They are then expected to maintain a silence while suffering physical pain, mental anguish and social isolation.