50 Million People Trapped in Modern Slavery
A recent UN report ‘Global Estimates of Modern Slavery’ which shows that the number of people trapped in forced labour and forced marriage have increased significantly in the last five years to an
New report exposes the extent of IMF’s ‘pink washing’
New report exposes the extent of IMF’s ‘pink washing’ and the devastating impact this is having on gender equality globally
Millions of dollars set to be invested in developing an anti-racist public education system in Brazil
Today, it has been announced that 10 million dollars will be invested in a project aimed to transform systems and institutions that uphold racial inequities.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation selected the
ActionAid calls for a feminist response to corporate abuse as new report exposes persecution and mistreatment of women in four communities
• A new report from ActionAid reveals shocking corporate abuse of women from communities in Uganda, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and Guatemala.
• The report, released ahead of the 8th session of negotiations of
ActionAid urges EU ministers to deliver on women’s rights and hold businesses accountable
Today’s meeting (1st December) of EU ministers in the Competitiveness Council is a crucial moment to ensure businesses accountability for human rights abuses and environmental damage. Following almost
ActionAid launches first Anti-Modern Slavery Campaign, #HERSTORY
To mark the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery this year, ActionAid International launches #HerStory, an anti-modern slavery campaign to raise awareness of the prevalence of modern slavery
ActionAid responds to ban on women working with aid agencies in Afghanistan
In response to a directive issued on Saturday that women in Afghanistan are now prohibited from working with aid agencies, ActionAid has published the following statement.
‘Deadliest year’: Nearly 40 children among over 230 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces and settlers in 2022.
ActionAid is deeply concerned about the increasing attacks and excessive use of force imposed by Israeli forces and settlers against Palestinians, particularly the impact this is having on women and
The impact of the Ukraine crisis on women, girls, and marginalised groups
Conflicts don’t impact all people equally. For women, girls, and marginalised groups, they face increased risks. Whether this is due to lack of access in times of crisis to key services, or because of
