Women in the Philippines are demanding collective action
“But to change everything, we need everyone. It is time for all of us to unleash mass resistance – we have shown that collective action...
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Climate Justice
Economic Justice
How the simple act of updating your wardrobe can support women’s rights
As a community organiser, there are no sweeter moments in my job than the buzz and feeling of satisfaction you have after attending...
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Economic Justice
3 ways Protection Centres are combating violence against women
Violence against women and girls is the most widespread human rights abuse in the world. For women in Uganda, violence is a daily reality....
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Climate Justice
What’s missing from 2040’s discussion of gender equality as a solution to climate change
Actor and Director Damon Gameau’s new climate film ‘2040’ hit cinemas days after the Australian Federal Election. The film has...
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Women in Emergencies
Grassroots women won’t be left behind when it comes to reducing disaster risks
Blog post by Melissa Bungcaras, ActionAid Australia Research and Policy Manager. For many of the women ActionAid works with, natural...
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Women's Rights
Power with others not over others
Guest blog by ActionAid Australia activist Georgie Coutts The call of the 2019 Federal Election has urged me to reflect upon th...
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Women in Emergencies
As Cyclone Fani hits India, we must empower women to lead in times of crisis
I’m writing this from Odisha, on India’s east coast, as we are hit a cyclone for the umpteenth time. Just 24 hours in to Cyclone Fani,...
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