Mining companies must not be allowed to pollute with impunity
Konkola Copper Mines – a subsidiary of the UK-based mining giant Vedanta – has been polluting the main water source of surrounding...
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Climate Justice
Climate Justice
Women are leading an inclusive response to cyclone Yasa
On 17 December 2020, when Tropical Cyclone (TC) Yasa barreled towards Fiji, local women leaders immediately activated the Women’s Weather...
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Climate Justice
Local women lead the charge on typhoon emergency response
Imagine facing the aftermath of three devasting typhoons in three weeks. That is the reality for many small coastal and low-lying...
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COVID-19
Around the world, women are rising
“This year we’ve seen what a different type of leadership can achieve. Leadership that puts care first; that brings compassion...
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Violence against women
Harriet is taking a stand against gender-based violence
Harriet* is a survivor, showing her community what it means to be resilient in the face of gender-based violence. After experiencing sexual...
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Women in Emergencies
It's been an unprecedented year
An unprecedented year called for an unprecedented approach. This year ActionAid Australia hosted our very first Rise and Reset Giving Day,...
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Women's Stories
What we learned about campaigning from Ruth Bader Ginsburg
We look back on the illustrious career of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and explore the five things we learned from her inspiring work. When Supreme...
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