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New report exposes the extent of IMF’s ‘pink washing’ and the devastating impact this is having on gender equality globally

ActionAid and Public Services International have published a new report exposing the devasting impact public sector cuts are having on women in low-income countries, who face a triple threat of losing

G77 loss and damage funding proposal is ‘clear and sensible’ and developed countries need to stop delaying, says ActionAid

“A loss and damage fund is the best way forward because its transparency would mean all developing countries having access to finance to support communities recovering from climate disasters. We want

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ActionAid welcomes Grenada’s Simon Still as he steps into his new role as Executive Secretary to the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)

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ActionAid launches an Anti-Modern Slavery Campaign

To mark the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery this year, ActionAid International launches #HerStory, an anti-modern slavery campaign to raise awareness of the prevalence of modern slavery

Wangari Kinoti, Global Lead on Women’s Rights and Feminist Alternatives at ActionAid International, said: “Modern slavery continues to be a serious concern. We owe it to the 50 million people trapped in modern slavery situations to bring salience to these issues and urge governments to ratify ILO C190, adopt a legally binding treaty for business and human rights and unite to end modern slavery crimes. This campaign is timely. Women and girls account for around three quarters (71%) of those in modern slavery

ActionAid hails loss and damage fund outcome at COP27 as victory for people living on the front lines of climate disasters

“But the polluters have been let off the hook with COP27’s weak language on fossil fuels. Climate-vulnerable communities who have been given hope through the establishing of a loss and damage fund are

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CBO KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN TO END SEXUAL AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE THROUGH SPORTS

Bong County opened its county meet event yesterday, the 4th of January, 2023, while Gbarnga Community-Based Organization kicked off its campaign to end Sexual and Gender-Based Violence against women

"We just ended our 16 Days of Activism that focused on ending violence against women and girls. Our objective is to continue with the awareness of ending violence against women and girls. We know that women and girls often face physical abuse in play and beyond, in schools, at home, and in public spaces. As Bong County opens its county meet, we are also telling our brothers and fathers to promote peace at the field of play, at home, and in all public spaces," said Florence Finda Gbondo, AAL's Monitoring and
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16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: ActionAid urges governments to end all forms of femicide.

ActionAid International joins feminist movements and organisations to mark the global 16 Days Campaign from November 25- December 10. The campaign will begin with a day of solidarity with Iran

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PRESS RELEASE: New draft cover note ‘offers hope’ in the way of a loss and damage fund to those on the frontline of climate crisis, ActionAid says

New draft cover note ‘offers hope’ in the way of a loss and damage fund to those on the frontline of climate crisis, ActionAid says

After three decades of climate negotiations, the issue of loss and damage was set firmly on the agenda at this year’s UN climate talks in Egypt. With recognition from the big polluting countries, such as the US, UK and EU, that funding to help communities rebuild and recover in the aftermath of climate disasters was urgently needed
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YOUNG PEOPLE CAPACITATED TO HOLD DUTY BEARERS ACCOUNTABLE

Economic Literacy and Budget Accountability for Governance training sharpens the minds of young people to hold the duty bearers in Liberia accountable.

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Children, babies in incubators and pregnant women will lose their lives if fuel is not provided to hospitals in Gaza.” 

Al-Shifa Hospital, which has the highest number of wounded patients and medical staff in the entire Gaza Strip, may have to stop operating as it will run out of fuel in the next 48 hours. Dr Mohammad