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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Women's Rights
Climate Justice
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
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
Thank you from all of us at ActionAid
From signing our petitions, spreading the word on social media, joining our events, chipping in to fund critical work and being part of our...
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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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