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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 5d

This week, we had the pleasure of attending the unveiling of the first global Humanitarian Memorial, launched by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, with bereaved families and humanitarian colleagues in attendance.

Humanitarian workers are #NotATarget.

Photo credit: Andy Aitchison

CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 7d

We’re so glad you have been LOVING these feminist tote bags 🧡

For anyone new joining us, get yours by setting up a regular gift today to show you stand with women around the world.

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#ToteBag #Feminist #Women #WomensRights #HumanRights #Girls

CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 12d

Feeling overwhelmed by the #news? So are we.

But CARE is still working in dangerous places, like #Gaza. We are still delivering aid to #women and their families.

Please help us continue our work. Donate today: donate.careinternational.org.uk/-/XWTZAAEG

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 13d

Is feminism “back” at the Foreign Office? - Dorothy Sang, Head of Advocacy & Influencing, writes in @labourlist.bsky.social

Yvette Cooper’s career demonstrates both experience and a sustained commitment to women’s leadership. So will the UK step up or continue to step aside?

careint.uk/4pKUT76

CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 14d

Women’s rights are under attack worldwide & the UK must respond. Yesterday the @libdems.org.uk did.

Championed by @libdemwomen.bsky.social & @monicaharding.bsky.social, we welcome their pledge to put women & girls at the heart of the UK’s global role, dedicating 20% of aid to gender equality.

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 15d

In a separate Israeli airstrike, Al-Samer Medical Center in Gaza City, run by our partner, the Palestinian Medical Relief Society, was destroyed.

The center saw between 700 and 1,000 patients daily, providing primary healthcare, women’s health services, mental health, psychosocial support.

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 15d

CARE is devastated to announce the tragic killing of our partner staff member, Tasneem Shublaq, 27, along with her two children Sham, 5 and Suleiman, 3 as a result of an Israeli airstrike on her apartment building on 20 September.

Full statement on our website: careint.uk/4295U7Y

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 21d

What Britain does next will determine whether we are seen as defender of international law or an ally to those who wish to flout it.

The Prime Minister must immediately halt all arms sales to Israel and use every diplomatic lever open to him to bring about a lasting peace.

#StopArmingIsrael

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 21d

The UN Commission of Inquiry has concluded that genocide is being committed in #Gaza.

CARE joins 20+ major aid agencies working in Gaza to call on states to use every available political, economic & legal tool at their disposal to end the violence & occupation.

Read more: careint.uk/46r3L8O

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 22d

Heavy bombardment has resumed in Gaza City as the military offensive escalates with issued orders for all residents to leave.

But the designated ‘humanitarian safe zone’ has been attacked around 100 times. There is nowhere safe in Gaza.

Stop arming Israel. Let aid in. Ceasefire now.

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 26d

“My daughter started talking to the drone, not knowing it was a deadly weapon and not a toy.” – Bassem*

This is the haunting testimony of a family of six who are being watched by a drone quadcopter that could discharge a b-mb at any moment.

🧡Full story & donate: careint.uk/3VKNsih

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 27d

As the UK marks Remember a Charity Week, you can show your support by leaving a gift in your Will to CARE International UK, you can help women like Amira build a brighter, safer future for themselves and their families.

Head to careint.uk/will to find out more and get started.

#Wills #Women

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Gender Action for Peace and Security @gaps-network.bsky.social · 28d

Gender Action for Peace and Security (GAPS) was delighted to bring together UK civil society leaders with HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh for an engaging discussion on advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

We welcome the appointment of the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP as the new foreign secretary - the third ever woman to hold this post.

We congratulate & urge her to make choices that protect aid funding for women & girls and ensure the UK is a strong advocate for global gender equality.

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Sep 2

We’re in the Big Issue this week talking about the impact of the Israeli occupation on employment in the West Bank & how you can help: careint.uk/4g7rdwo

Our micro-finance platform @lendwithcare.bsky.social has restarted loans in the West Bank to support small businesses' employment.

Read more:

West Bank Palestinian farmers fight for survival amid violence and economic collapse

Across the West Bank – home to roughly three million Palestinians – livelihoods have collapsed since the onset of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

www.bigissue.com

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Sep 2

⚠️ Urgent appeal for #Afghanistan. Donate now: careint.uk/3VtkVgZ

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Afghanistan, with an estimated 800 casualties already reported.

We are especially concerned for women & girls, whose safety and wellbeing face heightened risks in this crisis.

CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Aug 29

“Parents are sacrificing food for their children.”

Based between Gaza and the West Bank, our Response Director for CARE Palestine, Beckie Ryan, has seen firsthand the impact that famine is having on Palestinians.

#Gaza #Famine #CeasefireNOW

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Aug 27

Taylor said yes! 💍

Now it’s your turn 😏 Say yes to supporting women and girls as they lead their families and communities around the world.

Click the link to send a CARE package to the places that need it most 🧡: donate.careinternational.org.uk/-/XRCFKZZY

#TaylorSwift #TravisKelce

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

“The Gaza Famine is the world’s famine. It is a famine that asks ‘but what did you do?’ A famine that will and must haunt us all.” – Tom Fletcher, UN

Israeli authorities must end the siege on #Gaza and open all border crossings to let aid in & allow humanitarians to do our jobs safely.

CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Aug 21

The UN has declared the crisis in Sudan a “gender emergency” because of the huge risks of exploitation, harassment and abuse for displaced women & girls.

There's been a staggering 1,138 cases of rape recorded since April 2023, including 193 children.

Please donate: careint.uk/42WmbOy

CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Aug 19

NEW: This year is on track to be the deadliest on record, with 265 aid workers already killed in deliberate attacks.

This is almost a 50% increase compared to the same period in 2024.

Read more: www.careinternational.org.uk/pres.../pres...

#WorldHumanitarianDay #HumanitarianAid #Aid

CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Aug 19

This #WorldHumanitarianDay, we acknowledge the devastating impacts that the war in #Gaza is having on women & girls.

We demand the immediate and unconditional opening of all land crossings for the delivery of lifesaving humanitarian #aid.

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Aug 18

The women and children displaced by conflict in Sudan did not choose war, hunger or fear.

We demand a ceasefire & immediate and increased investment in getting food, clean water & nutritional supplements to protect and save lives.

Donate now: donate.careinternational.org.uk/page/sudancr...

#Sudan

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Aug 14

“Some women are so malnourished, they can’t even carry their babies on their back.”

The crisis in Sudan continues to widen with women and girls disproportionately affected.

Our Country Director at CARE Sudan, Abdirahman Ali spoke with BBC News about the situation right now.
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#Sudan

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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · Aug 11

What would you say to someone in #Gaza?

We asked our supporters to send in their messages, here are just a few.

If you'd like to leave a message, click here: act.careinternational.org.uk/send-a-messa...

Disclaimer: these messages are real, handles have been created to protect identities.

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