Stop Violence Against Girls in School
A lack of knowledge about violence against girls has hindered efforts to stop it. ActionAid’s 2013 Stop Violence Against Girls in School report is one of the first comprehensive studies to provide
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 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.
“Increasingly difficult to bridge the divide”: ActionAid reflects on six months into the humanitarian response to Ukraine crisis
Six months since Russia invaded Ukraine, five of ActionAid’s humanitarian aid workers reflect on their experiences working with refugees in and around Ukraine.
Protection for women and children
Why ActionAid is working to tackle modern slavery
Attention must be dedicated to upholding human rights in the world of work.
Are NGOs willing to share power and resources with local women’s groups in the battle to eliminate violence against women?
Nearly three decades ago, governments signed the Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Since then, laws on domestic violence have been passed in 155 countries and 140 have outlawed
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
Wunmi Mosaku: “Let’s support women to claim their rights”
Actor Wunmi Mosaku discusses the real heroes she met on a trip with ActionAid to one of Ghana’s poorest regions. She is joining forces with ActionAid's campaign to put power back in the hands of
