Violence against women and girls

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.

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.

One Girl’s Journey, our new short film, is inspired by the experiences of women and girls we work with in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Star of Coronation Street Sally Dynevor writes about the injustices girls worldwide face and what she hopes will be achieved for the next generation.

Find out how period poverty is affecting women and girls around the world - including the shocking links between period poverty and violence that might surprise you. 

Find out how a peanut butter business is giving Kenyan women financial independence and enabling them to be their own boss.