The problems with FGM explained
Why is FGM so bad? Read about the health problems and psychological impact of female genital mutilation, and ActionAid's work to stop FGM around the world.
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Irene, aged five, lives in West Pokot, Kenya. . Photo: Ashley Hamer /ActionAid
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Girls club in Kenya. The group meets regularly to discuss gender specific challenges and learn about their rights . Photo: Sheldon Moultrie/ActionAid
Girls worry about sexual harassment ‘every day’
New research by ActionAid highlights the impact of sexual harassment and misogyny on women and girls around the world, with some girls as young as 14 worrying daily about being harassed.
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The trafficking of women and girls is an extreme human rights abuse and, shockingly, it is not uncommon. Photo: ActionAid
How ActionAid tackles trafficking
With last week marking Human Trafficking awareness day, and the launch of a UN report on trafficking, we reflect on the ways ActionAid is tackling this global epidemic.
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Peace Proscovia playing for the UK-based Loughborough Lightning netball squad. Photo: Loughborough University
How netball changed Ugandan star Peace Proscovia's life
ActionAid has been working with the England and Uganda netball teams to promote our work ending violence against women and girls living in poverty. Ahead of a series of matches between the two teams, we spoke to Peace Proscovia – a star shooter for the Ugandan team and Australia's Sunshine Coast Lightning club.
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Rani works at a crisis centre in Bhopal, India, giving support to survivors of violence over the phone. Photo: Smita Sharma/ActionAid
The Gauravi One-Stop Crisis Centre
Find out what the Gauravi One-Stop Crisis Centre is and how it helps women and girls who are survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
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