Five quick but impactful ways you can take action this IWD
Here at ActionAid, we know that International Women’s Day is about more than just having a conversation – it’s about taking...
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Women's Rights
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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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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Economic Justice
Equal pay for women…in 2287
Globally, women earn 23% less than men for the same work [1]. At current rates of progress, it could take us 267 years to achieve economic...
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Economic Justice
Women in East Africa are rebuilding their futures
Women in Ethiopia are facing the compounding challenges of growing conflict, COVID-19 and locust swarms. 5.2 million people a...
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Women in Emergencies
Australian charities unite in inaugural disaster relief alliance
Around the world, we’ve seen humanitarian crises escalating like never before and we know that it can b...
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Economic Justice
“I make around 30 masks per day.” Grace is leading her community through COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed every aspect of daily life for women in Kenya. They have to protect their families from the virus, take on ext...
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