World 1 in 2 women who die during pregnancy or childbirth live in a conflict area, research shows Maternal mortality is more than 40 times higher in fragile contexts than it is in developing countries, according to CARE Australia.
News & Views Protests erupt calling for ceasefire amidst yet more deaths in Gaza Fresh protests have erupted following the death of six Israeli hostages whose bodies were found on Saturday in Gaza.
World Famine and sexual violence in Sudan is having a devastating impact on women and girls The war in Sudan has reached a crisis point for women and girls, with some forced to have sex with soldiers in exchange for food.
Health Mothers and babies in Gaza risk disease and death from lack of clean water In Gaza, mothers and babies risk disease and death from lack of clean water and basic health supplies, accoridng to CARE.
News & Views In an era of conflict and disaster, the myth of the passive woman must end Women are pivotal in every aspect of community life and survival, often the first to respond in meeting the needs of their families and community members in crises.
News & Views Millions of women and girls in Ukraine in urgent need of gender-based violence services At least 3.6 million people in Ukraine are in urgent need of gender-based violence services, as the war continues to disproportionately affect women and girls.
News & Views Australia joins UN majority vote in favour of ceasefire in Gaza Australia joins other nations at UN General Assembly, voting in favour of a resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in war-torn Gaza.
News & Views Hostages and prisoners released as calls for ceasefire extension continues Over the weekend, more than a dozen Israeli hostages held by Hamas since October 7 were released, along with 39 Palestinian prisoners.
News & Views Aussie journalists weigh in on Gaza war as fresh calls for ceasefire reveal escalating horror Organisations and individuals have released statements calling for aid and support for the people of Gaza.
News & Views UN says Gaza becoming a ‘graveyard for children’. Doctors raise concerns for pregnant women With hundreds killed or injured daily, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Gaza becoming “a graveyard for children.”
News & Views The world is grieving. The only healing from our collective grief is justice with love. Amidst collective grief, the path to healing lies in justice with love. A story of friendship, compassion, and hope in the face of despair.
News & Views Terror in Israel and Palestine as attacks and counterattacks claim more than 1000 lives The death toll continues to climb in Israel and Palestine after Hamas launched a series attacks, killing hundreds of innocent people.