New ActionAid research shows stark reality of Covid-19’s impact on young women’s lives in the developing world
ActionAid surveyed 1,219 young women living in urban areas across India, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa revealing lockdown measures have aggravated the pre-existing inequalities they face.

A Covid-19 recession may have lifelong effects on young people
Even before the Covid-19 crisis, young people already faced employment challenges. But with the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, addressing these issues is now more urgent than ever.

ActionAid International condemns the arrest of Nicholas Opiyo
ActionAid International is shocked and dismayed by the unlawful and brutal arrest of Mr. Nicholas Opiyo, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of ActionAid International Uganda and renowned Human

A call for EU human rights and environmental due diligence legislation
On 3 October more than 80 civil society organisations and trade unions launched a call for effective EU legislation that establishes a mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence framework.
Attacks on Civic and Democratic Space: Strategies and Lessons from ActionAid’s Response
Attacks on civic and democratic space online
Human rights: universal, inalienable and indivisible
This blog is by Dr. Maria Ron Balsera, the Research and Advocacy Coordinator for ActionAid International. She works on Tax Privatisation and the Right to Education: influencing education financing

COP25: ‘It’s not too late’ to support communities on the frontline of the climate crisis
Voices from the climate justice movement urge ministers to stop US interference and improve outcomes on finance for climate survivors
Celebrating the power of human rights defenders
Human rights are hard won and easily lost. This is a collection of stories of those who defend human rights around the world.

Calls for greater action from the South African government following rise in violence against women and xenophobic attacks
ActionAid country directors from across Africa have issued a joint statement in solidarity with those protesting against xenophobic attacks in South Africa

ActionAid calls on rich countries and pharmaceutical companies to stop blocking cheap generic vaccines
ActionAid is supporting calls for a People’s Vaccine – a vaccine that is available to all, in all countries, free of charge.
