International Women's Day - March 8

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This International Women's Day, ActionAid is calling on governments worldwide to put women's rights on the frontline in the fight against hunger.

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Emergency appeal

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ActionAid ActionAid has been in Haiti for 12 years, working closely with local people to help development in one of the poorest countries in the world.

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News headlines

ActionAid is distributing tarpaulin sheets to 3,000 families - 18,000 people - in earthquake-struck areas of Haiti.

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In a communication launched today by new Climate Commissioner Connie Hedegaard, the European Commission admitted for the first time that international climate change sums do not add up.

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On International Women's Day 2010, ActionAid calls on governments around the world to put women's rights on the frontline in the fight against hunger.

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ActionAid is monitoring the situation in Chile following Saturday's 8.8 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that flooded coastal towns.

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The earthquake in Haiti has left thousands of people injured and many of them will be left with permanent disabilities.

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The international community must act to ensure the safety of women and girls following the earthquake in Haiti, ActionAid said today.

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ActionAid has appointed Canadian national Joanna Kerr, 42, as the next new international chief executive, based at its headquarters in South Africa.

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Current campaigns

Emergency Appeal: Haiti Earthquake

ActionAid Australia would like to thank you for your generosity. Read about what we are doing in regards to psychosocial work on the ground.

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ActionAid is searching for the next outreach blogger to send to one of our program countries. Be part of it.

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Download ActionAid Australia's latest supporter magazine Talking Action to learn more about our work, including our program for street children in India.

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We have updated the way we service our supporters. To view our new Direct Debit Terms and Conditions click on the link below.

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