Champions and change-makers
This compilation of case studies highlights the work of young people and civil society working with or supported by ActionAid.
Six years of talks fail to address funding needed to support survivors of climate disasters
Despite six years of negotiating, the UN process has failed to face the fact that a new funding mechanism is desperately needed to support people to recover from climate disasters.
A SLAPP in the face for accountability
Transnational corporations are growing in power. All over the world, this is often affecting the ability of citizens and governments to protect human rights.
Migrant women’s resilience in Spain
Migrants, particularly women, are often caught in a web of arbitrarily implemented laws that leave them insecure and vulnerable to exploitation.
Our commitment to social justice
At the ActionAid General Assembly last week, the following text was proposed by a number of member countries, including the USA, Guatemala, Italy, Brazil, Uganda, Denmark, India and Spain. The
Landmark indictment of Samsung France for misleading advertising
After an epic judicial procedure initiated in France by Sherpa and ActionAid more than six years ago, Samsung Electronics France SAS has been indicted for misleading advertising.
The Rainbow Activists
The Rainbow Activist Alliance is challenging the South African authorities stop the culture of impunity and violence.
Citizens’ Tax Tribunals
An alternative space to share the stories, generate a debate on the implications of tax on ordinary people and draw the attention of the policymakers.
Campaigning for a more progressive tax system
Our in-depth research and awareness raising on public resource mobilisation in Burundi has led to progressive tax reforms.
A report that opens doors
Our tool that uncovers how European tax policies and treaties might impact developing countries.
