Zero Tolerance to FGM Day 2023
This coming Monday, 6th February, is UN day of zero tolerance to FGM 2023. Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a human rights issue. It’s a form of violence against women and girls. It violates women’s and girls’ rights to a life of freedom, dignity, and equality. Through this blog we will explore what is FGM, […]
Loss and damage fund outcome at COP27 is a victory for people living on the front lines of climate disastersÂ
The decision at COP27 to establish a loss and damage fund for communities living on the front lines of climate disasters has been hailed a victory by ActionAid. The issue of loss and damage was on the agenda at this year’s UN climate talks in Egypt, following three decades of campaigning. With recognition that funding is urgently […]
IMF austerity policies imposed in the Global South undermining Ireland’s aid budget and progress on education
A new paper, published today by ActionAid Ireland and the four leading Irish teachers’ unions, highlights how the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) austerity policies are damaging global progress on education – and undermining Ireland’s overseas aid investment. In 2021, 7% of Ireland’s aid budget, or €37,002,000, funded education work globally and Ireland is recognised by […]
Irish government must commit to loss and damage as new report shows that climate disasters will damage women and girls’ human rights for years
Women in communities vulnerable to climate disasters say ‘world is ending’ as climate disasters set to stifle their rights for decades to come, with the number of people facing starvation in East Africa now more than four times the population of Ireland. A new report by ActionAid reveals that lack of loss and damage funding […]
ActionAid calls for a feminist response to corporate abuse as new report exposes persecution and mistreatment of women in four communities
A new report by ActionAid, Pathways to A Feminist International Corporate Accountability Framework, has exposed the ways in which women disproportionately experience human rights abuses and violations at the hands of corporations. The report, released ahead of important negotiations at the United Nations on a proposed Binding Treaty on Business & Human Rights in Geneva, […]
It’s time for polluters to #PayUp4LossAndDamage
Help us to demand action from our leaders. The effects of climate change are becoming more destructive every year. Unfortunately, in the aftermath of climate disasters women and girls living in poverty are particularly at risk of hunger, starvation, violence, exploitation, loss of education and livelihoods, and deepening debt. Sign Our Petition calling on leaders […]