Zero Tolerance to FGM Day 2023
  • Date: 02/02/2023
  • Author: Jo-Ann Ward

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 disasters 
  • Date: 21/11/2022
  • Author: Jo-Ann Ward

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
  • Date: 07/11/2022
  • Author: Jo-Ann Ward

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.....