All the latest breaking news, press releases and comment from ActionAid UK's media team.
17 September 2021
ActionAid UK launches #MyBodyIsMine pop-up temporary tattoo studio in Carnaby to raise funds for the charity's vital work with women and girls living in poverty.
Continue reading14 August 2021
ActionAid’s emergency teams are assessing urgent needs and preparing to respond after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck south-western Haiti at around 8.30am local time on Saturday 14 August.
Continue reading13 July 2021
Frances Longley, Chief Executive of ActionAid UK, responds to the Government winning the vote on aid cuts, and aid spending being tied to a “double lock” of Government borrowing and spending.
Continue reading11 June 2021
Frances Longley, Chief Executive of ActionAid UK, comments on pledges made today by G7 leaders.
Continue reading8 June 2021
Frances Longley, Chief Executive of ActionAid UK, comments on Monday's ruling that the proposed ammendment to stop the UK aid cut was out of scope of the ARIA bill.
Continue reading21 May 2021
Responding to the ceasefire called in Gaza following 11 days and nights of violence, ActionAid calls for lasting peace and urgent access for humanitarian relief.
Continue reading7 May 2021
ActionAid UK urges the Government to step up and support the waiving of Intellectual Property rights on Covid-19 vaccines.
Continue reading27 April 2021
The international charity working with women and girls living in poverty has appointed Frances Longley, from CARE International UK, as its new CEO.
Continue reading22 March 2021
Phoebe Dynevor star of Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton‘ joins ActionAid UK as an Ambassador.
Continue reading17 March 2021
“The policing decisions made in response to women who were sad, hurt and angry last weekend, and the subsequent new safety measures, show that the authorities still are not really listening to and addressing the concerns and needs of women and girls.
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