Violence against women Marie Kent

Meet the women using radio to take a stand against violence

For women in Haiti, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant job insecurity, financial strain and soaring levels of gender-based violence. Marjorie...

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COVID-19 Marie Kent

ActionAid supporters are walking for women’s rights 

In 2020, more than 4,000 ActionAid supporters around the world took action and collectively walked almost double the Earth’s...

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COVID-19 Marie Kent

Growing crops, confidence and communities in Palestine’s old city of Hebron

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected women everywhere, resulting in job losses, financial strain, mental stress and added family ca...

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Climate Justice Marie Kent

Commemorating World Water Day

In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Harold, around 2000 women on Malo Island in Vanuatu stepped up to ensure their communities could access...

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Women in Emergencies Marie Kent

Celebrating the Sisterhood this International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the extraordinary women around the world who led their community through crisis after...

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Women's Rights Marie Kent

Water Rights are Women's Rights

Water rights are women’s rights. But for many women in Kishushe, Kenya, accessing clean and safe water means walking long distances and...

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Women's Rights Marie Kent

She walked 100km to escape her abuser. This is Everlyn’s story.

Every ten minutes a woman is killed at the hands of a partner or family member. Determined not to be a statistic, Everlyn Kiyeny walked...

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