CARE works around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and injustice to help create a more equal and gender-just world. We put women and girls in the center of our work because we know that poverty cannot be overcome until all people have equal rights and opportunities. This cannot be achieved without people of all genders, identities and diverse backgrounds being included and feeling safe and respected.
For this year’s International Women's Day (IWD), we are joining the global IWD movement and campaign under the #EmbraceEquity theme.
While the term embrace means to willingly and enthusiastically accept, adopt, and espouse, the term equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances which can make it more difficult for them to achieve the same goals as others. The goal of equity is to change systemic and structural barriers that get in the way of people's ability to thrive. CARE takes different needs and priorities into consideration while supporting people in need across the globe on our joint journey towards a better and just world. Together we can work collectively to impact positive change. Let's all embrace equity today, and always.
#EmbraceEquity
