‘Microsoft’s Irish subsidiary paid zero corporation tax on $315bn profit’: ActionAid Ireland response
Background: According to an article published in The Guardian on 3rd June 2021, Microsoft’s Irish subsidiary made a profit of $315bn last year but paid no corporation tax as it is a “resident” for tax purposes in Bermuda. The subsidiary called Microsoft Round Island One states in its accounts that it has “no employees other […]
Palestine crisis: A message from a bleeding Gaza
As Israel continues its relentless attacks on Palestinian communities, ActionAid Palestine’s senior humanitarian programme officer, Samah Kassab, shares a powerful and heartbreaking message from Gaza. Greetings from a bleeding Gaza. We appreciate the solidarity of people around the world and their messages to stop the aggression and the injustice which Israel is levelling against Palestinian […]
Our commitment to our supporters
ActionAid Ireland Head of Finance, Olive Corbett, discusses some of the ways we are accountable to our supporters. ActionAid Ireland strives to be both transparent and accountable to our supporters. We believe that our supporters should be able to understand clearly how we work and how the money we raise is spent. I joined the […]
Why Women’s Rights – TD Holly Cairns
ActionAid Ireland is an international aid organisation fighting for women’s rights, social justice and an end to poverty. Here, Social Democrat TD Holly Cairns answers questions for our blog series Why Women’s Rights. TD Cairns is currently the only female TD in Cork, which has over half a million residents. TD Cairns, why do women’s rights […]
Zainab Boladale – Why Women’s Rights
ActionAid Ireland is an international aid organisation fighting for women’s rights, social justice and an end to poverty. Here, RTE Nationwide Presenter Zainab Boladale answers questions for our blog series Why Women’s Rights. Zainab, why do women’s rights matter to you? For me, women’s rights come down to having the option of ‘choice’ and being able […]
The Gauravi One-Stop Crisis Centre
How ActionAid is working to end violence against women and girls: ActionAid is committed to ending all forms of violence, harassment and abuse against women and girls. We fund local women’s organisations and help provide essential services and information for domestic violence survivors. We also provide legal support for survivors seeking justice. We campaign long-term […]