Families are surviving on one meal a day in drought-hit Zambia
Families in Sesheke, in Zambia’s western province, are facing severe food shortages due to drought. The area has experienced erratic rain, heat waves and drought affecting about 700 households. High
COP25: Woman farmer from Malawi speaks out against use of chemical fertilisers
COP25: Woman farmer from Malawi speaks out against use of chemical fertilisers
How women first-responders saved lives during Cyclone Bulbul
As Cyclone Bulbul hurtled towards the coastlines of India and Bangladesh, Sabita Rani and Hawa Begum were warning their communities about the fast-approaching storm and helping people to reach local
COP25: Developed countries continue to block loss and damage fund
Madrid, 06 December 2019 – As the UN climate conference (COP25) rolls into week two, progress on finance for the ‘loss and damage’ caused by climate change continues to be blocked by developed
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
In climate talks, rich countries are getting away with murder
This piece is by Brandon Wu, Director of Policy and Campaigns, ActionAid USA and is based on his contribution to a panel event at the UN climate conference in Madrid, exploring the limitations and
ActionAid & Global Witness briefing on investors and sustainability
The EU has adopted new rules requiring investors to be transparent about the impacts that their investments have on human rights and the environment, and to publish their due diligence policies
COP25: Developing countries must ‘stay strong’ in loss and damage negotiations
Madrid, 11 December 2019 – ActionAid raises concerns that midway through the second week of UN climate talks, proposals for supporting survivors of climate disasters are being watered down.
ActionAid Nigeria director clarifies remarks at anti-corruption rally
ActionAid Nigeria director clarifies remarks at anti-corruption rally
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
