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7 Dec 2023

Human Rights Day and the economy: Another world is possible

This Human Rights Day (Sunday 10th December) marks 75 years since the UN Declaration of Human Rights was adopted. When it was created in 1948, the Dec...

Joanne O’Neill

Senior Advocacy Manager

Eneless Hudson (centre), 25, is challenging austerity measures through the Mchinji Young Women Hub in Malawi. Photo: Fletcher Simwaka/ActionAid

13 Nov 2023

Cost of living crisis: the statistics around the world

Learn about the global cost of living crisis, the statistics and how it is affecting communities comparatively around the world. ...

Niki Ignatiou

Humanitarian Policy Specialist

Uzala (centre) and other members of a women farmers' group in Bangladesh. Photo: Fabeha Monir/ActionAid

12 Nov 2023

Nine last-minute Christmas presents (from just £9!)

There's no need to panic if you've left your shopping too late! Explore our top nine last-minute Christmas presents for 2023, which you can personalis...

Hollie Pycroft

Digital Communications

Your goat gift will help a farming family in Burundi - and it makes a great present for a loved one. Photo: Peter Lloyd

24 Oct 2023

Voices of Palestinian women must be heard before it’s too late

As governments from around the world meet in New York for an annual UN debate on Women, Peace and Security, we mark the exclusion of our Palestinian c...

Arsheen Qasim

Digital Communications

A woman resident of Gaza City searches the rubble for belongings in the aftermath of bombing by the Israeli army. 10th October 23. Photo: AIN Media

9 Oct 2023

How has patriarchy affected girlhood?

On International Day of the Girl, Community Campaigners delve into the enduring effects of patriarchy on girls and girlhood, highlighting conversation...

ActionAid UK Community Campaigners

Campaigns

An illustration shows girls' struggle for safety on their streets. Photo: ActionAid

8 Sep 2023

How the earthquakes are disrupting education for Syrian girls

In the wake of devastating earthquakes in Syria this year, we are seeing a shocking trend of girls dropping out of school. As children head back to s...

Alam Janbein

ActionAid Arab Region

Since the earthquake, Jumana, 11, has been unable to attend school. One day, Jumana wishes to become a doctor to help the children who were trapped under the rubble caused by the earthquake. Photo: ActionAid