Women leading on the frontlines of emergencies
From the COVID-19 pandemic to climate emergencies, around 235 million people globally needed humanitarian assistance in 2021. With this...
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Women in Emergencies
COVID-19
Local women lead fight against COVID-19 in PNG and Bougainville
COVID-19 is threatening the lives of Papua New Guinea and Bougainville’s population. With only 500 doctors and 5000 hospital beds for the...
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Climate Justice
The young women leading climate action in the Pacific
Young women in the Pacific are experiencing first-hand the impacts of climate change. From increased extreme weather events to rising seas...
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Violence against women
Women leaders are breaking the cycle of violence
It’s been another tough year for us all, but women are leading their communities into a better future. Did you know that 51% of all...
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Climate Justice
Climate finance is a women’s human rights issue
From deadly cyclones in Asia-Pacific, to droughts in Africa and more intense bushfires in Australia and the USA, climate change is already...
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Climate Justice
The climate crisis: An issue of justice
The climate emergency has affected every region on earth. 85 percent of the world’s population is experiencing the impacts of climate...
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Violence against women
The Strong Women Challenge is back!
ActionAid’s Strong Women Challenge is back in a big way! Did you know that 137 women are killed by a partner or family member...
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