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Guiding principles and minimum standards on unpaid care and domestic work

Care and domestic work is at the heart of communities and is an integral component of economies all over the world. However, when it comes to unpaid care and domestic work, women bear a

Tamanna,13, is helping her mother with household chores.

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.

Young women in South Africa demanding for decent work

The Ukraine crisis and the key role of youth

At the beginning of 2022, there were approximately 10.2 million young people, aged between 14-35, in Ukraine. Russia’s second invasion of Ukraine, which began on 24 February, has forced over 4 million

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The Human Cost of Public Cuts in Africa

New research from ActionAid International, The Human Cost of Public Sector Cuts in Africa, highlights how over the last five years, austerity measures have led to the deterioration of public health

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“Reckless” UNRWA ban will cost Palestinian lives – ActionAid 

ActionAid condemns the ban on the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Israel, passed by the Knesset which paralyses the UN agency’s ability to provide essential

“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

Maryia*, aged 35, and her 11-year-old daughter Natalia* fled from Ukraine after spending 12 days in a basement while their city was bombarded. They had to run for their lives and leave Maryia’s husband behind. Maryia does not know when she will see him again. She has also been unable to contact her parents for five days. She is now waiting in the camp with friends and hopes to get a job soon to support her family.

“When I can’t get sanitary pads, I feel ashamed and uncomfortable.” ActionAid hears from women as millions struggle to access menstrual products and hygiene education. 

On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, ActionAid has heard from women and girls who, especially in humanitarian emergencies

Women in Lita, Ituri Province
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Ukraine Crisis: How we're working with partners

ActionAid is working with local partners to support people fleeing Ukraine.

Displaced women and children arrive at Hrebenne, a crossing point on the Polish side of the Ukraine-Poland border where ActionAid and partner PAH are working.
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ActionAid responds to the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano in the Virunga Mountains, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Cecile Kasoki, Programme Manager for ActionAid International DRC responds to the eruption of the Nyiragongo volcano in the Virunga Mountains, Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Ukraine One Year On: Veronika’s story

One year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we spoke to people volunteering and working for one of ActionAid’s partners, Insight. Insight is a Ukrainian human rights public organisation, which