Women affected by coal mining in South Africa speak out
It is women who bear the brunt of the adverse consequences of the fossil fuel industry....
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Women's Rights
Climate Justice
The Power of Togetherness
Guest blog by ActionAid Australia Intern Vanessa Cavuto Sajben. I dream about a world where everybody is treated equally and enjoys the...
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Women's Rights
ASX fossil fuel companies are undermining women’s rights, and it’s time for action.
While DFAT focuses on empowering women, ASX-listed companies operating in these very same countries are directly undermining women’s...
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Women in Emergencies
Women are the most effective emergency responders
By Michelle Higelin We are told that they are the victims and that we, of course, can save them with our expertise and resources. While...
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Women's Rights
Women’s leadership fosters resilience in Bangladesh
Even when women are able to earn an income, they are often expected to hand the money over to their husband or male relative, and have...
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Women's Rights
Supported by Intrepid Travel and ActionAid, women farmers climb peak of Mount Kilimanjaro
Led by Intrepid Travel’s expert guides and supported by ActionAid, the expedition was joined by supporters trekking in solidarity from...
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Women's Rights
Why women’s groups are so important
1. Safe spaces for women increase the likelihood of violence being reported and punished For many women who haven’t had the...
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