Why we must listen to the unsung 'sheroes' of war
Humanitarian actors, funders, and policymakers must trust that women in war zones can be leaders and include them in decision-making and resolution efforts.
CARE International is one of the world's leading relief and development agencies, working in over 87 countries. It has an annual budget of $515 million, with 90% going directly to field implementation. Its projects benefit over 97 million people each year, more than half of them women. These women and their families are at the heart of more than 900 projects, including in agriculture, water, natural resources, health, education, economic development, civil society strengthening and supporting governing institutions.
Humanitarian actors, funders, and policymakers must trust that women in war zones can be leaders and include them in decision-making and resolution efforts.
There are more women than ever in business, but most have only three-quarters of the legal rights that men have when it comes to career, finances and work-life balance.