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The Indigenous Guard: protecting Colombia’s páramo

As we mark Nature, Land Use, and Oceans Day at COP28, it is important to tell the stories of those who are on the frontline of the climate crisis, working tirelessly to adapt to the impacts and

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An interview with Liliana Merizalde Gonzalez: working with the Environmental Indigenous Guard

Launching on Nature, Land Use and Oceans Day at COP28, ActionAid is delighted to share a collection of images and videos shot by the Colombian photographer Liliana Merizalde Gonzalez as well as an

Rooted Resilience: a year of stories.

Rooted resilience is a yearlong project aiming to shine a spotlight on climate solutions and positive practices of agroecology, because agroecological farming works with nature instead of against it. 

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ActionAid Feminist Research webinar series: 5-7 September

Feminist researchers from the majority world are delivering 3 webinars this September to discuss feminist research as a transformative approach.  To help us highlight the importance of feminist

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Working for and with young people

Being young is never easy, but in a context of crisis, it is more than challenging. All around the world, young women and men, girls and boys are affected by the consequences of disasters, conflicts

Nigerians trafficked to Ghana and forced to work as cyber-criminals for ruthless gangs

In 2022, the International Labour Organisation revealed that 50m people worldwide were trapped in forms of modern slavery. An increase of almost 10m since 2017.[i] 

What’s #HerStory

My name is Ruby. I am 37 years old, Nigerian. I am a fashion designer and came to Ghana to be a seamstress. I got married when I was 16 years old. I have three children under 10 and was forced to

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How skyrocketing prices are taking a toll on young women’s health: Meem’s story

ActionAid’s new and more detailed research has found that families are spending up to nine times what they paid almost 18 months ago for food, fuel, and fertilizer. While global prices have dropped by

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From floods to financial strain: Liza’s journey through the climate crisis and price rises

ActionAid’s new and more detailed research has found that families are spending up to nine times what they paid almost 18 months ago for food, fuel, and fertilizer. While global prices have dropped by

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From floods and price spikes to agroecology: Martha’s story

ActionAid’s new and more detailed research has found that families are spending up to nine times what they paid almost 18 months ago for food, fuel, and fertilizer. While global prices have dropped by