In Cameroon, there are still no laws that adequately protect the rights of women victims of violence; polygamy is widely tolerated, even viewed positively. In fact, gender inequality is one of the biggest obstacles to sustainable development, economic growth and the fight against poverty. Many efforts are being made to
It was March 4, 2013, when the non-profit Thouret Foundation, defined as the “Operational arm of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne Antida Thouret” and inspired by St. Jeanne Antida's phrase “We have heard the voice of our neighbor who is everywhere,” began. Since then, many have
March 4, 2013 - 4March 2025 It was March 4, 2013, when the non-profit Thouret Foundation, defined as the “Operational arm of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne Antida Thouret” and inspired by St. Jeanne Antida's quote “We have heard the voice of our neighbour who is
The ceasefire in Lebanon opens a glimmer of hope for the Middle East, but the wounds of war are not easily healed and risk fuelling tensions in an area repeatedly tormented by conflict and violence. This is why the Society of St. Vincent De Paul has decided to help a
Since the start of our campaign on behalf of the people of Lebanon, the situation is only getting worse, and once again we feel urged to do something, to make all our closeness felt to those who are suffering. Southern Lebanon, in fact, continues to be the target of Israeli
“We are witnessing the deadliest and most destructive period in the Land of the Cedars.” Under missile attack, a Country is destroyed, its population is terrorized, numerous lives are snatched and all dreams buried! The lives of the Lebanese are like an endless horror movie, with the population taking one
AID TO FAMILIES IN PAKISTAN On 16 August, hundreds of people of the Muslim faith attacked the Christian quarter of Jaranwala, on the outskirts of the industrial city of Faisalabad, in the state of Punjab, east of Pakistan. Churches, houses and a Christian cemetery were vandalised and set on fire, causing considerable
Invest in our planet: a seed today, a forest tomorrow Earth Day is celebrated every year on 22 April in 193 countries around the world with the aim of raising awareness on issues such as environmental protection, sustainability and climate change. This year, the theme chosen is 'Invest in our Planet', to
The situation in Sudan today is very serious and worrying. Violent clashes between the State Army and paramilitary forces threaten to plunge the country into civil war. The conflict is rooted in the tensions that have been shaking the country since 2021. The economic and geopolitical interests of various regional and international powers
South Sudan is a country that often makes international headlines for its suffering, especially considering the aftermath of the civil war that led to independence from Sudan in 2011 and continues to affect the territory. Hunger and drought also often make the news, with dramatic images of thousands of people struggling to survive
