Gender

Livelihoods are a vital part of the reconstruction work in Aceh [CAFOD]
Livelihoods are a vital part of the reconstruction work in Aceh [CAFOD]

Equality is essential if we are to tackle poverty, and both men and women are part of the solution

In every culture, there are differences between women's and men's roles and responsibilities. In many developing countries, women have inferior access to resources such as land, education, credit and authority.

Higher rates of illiteracy among women limit their employment opportunities, leaving them trapped in unskilled, low-paid jobs.

Support for women

Government policies to support farmers often neglect women - yet, thanks to conflict, HIV, and men migrating to cities, women are doing more agricultural work than ever .

Women are also more vulnerable to HIV than men because they have fewer rights and resources to call upon, and are sometimes forced to barter sexual favours to survive.

Equality of education is also an absolute necessity for poverty eradication, and world leaders have adopted the goal of achieving equal access for girls and boys to schooling by the year 2015.


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Eva Darare works with CAFOD partner the Diocese of Marsabit, supporting both men and women through gender development initiatives [Georgina Cranston]

Tackling domestic violence worldwide

Showcasing the work of CAFOD partners around the world as part of the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Child malnourishment is a severe problem in DR Congo since renewed fighting in November 2008 [CAFOD]

DEC appeal launches to help thousands in Congo

Aid agencies launch joint appeal through the Disasters & Emergencies Committee (DEC) to ease Congo humanitarian crisis

New wells and latrines have reduced infant mortality in the village of Maigiginya, Nigeria [Jon Spaull]

A "reality check" on greed

CAFOD urges world leaders to make a "long overdue shift" from pursuing the greed of the few to the well-being of the many, following the MDGs Summit

Eva Darare works with CAFOD partner the Diocese of Marsabit, supporting both men and women through gender development initiatives [Georgina Cranston]

Without women there is no light

It is not just fighting drought that the Rendille women of Northern Kenya have to cope with - many are also victims of domestic violence

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Advent Appeal 2008

Send YOUR Advent message of support to kids at a special school run by a CAFOD partner - you really will make a difference to many children's lives this Christmas

Shine a light in the darkness

Please sign our petition calling on the world's largest mining company to listen to communities in the Philippines worried about the effect mining will have on their land - plus send a personal message of solidarity to the people of Macambol

World Gifts 2008: Gifts that make a world of difference

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Browse our new range of alternative gifts that act as two presents in one – something for you to give to friends or a relative, while the real gift changes the life of someone living in poverty

Published on 30/07/2003, last updated on 29/02/2008
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