ActionAid Ireland is an international aid charity fighting for women’s rights, social justice and an end to poverty. The second guest blog in our “Why Women’s Rights” series is by Make-up Artist and Entrepreneur Aimee Connolly. Why do women’s rights matter to you?  As a woman living in the 21st century, I believe that it is.....

Photo caption: Emily, a local ActionAid anti-FGM coordinator in West Pokot, Kenya. Photo credit: Ashley Hammer/ActionAid It’s been nearly a year since we launched our petition demanding the Government ends FGM in Ireland. From attending events to tweeting TDs, you’ve been with us throughout the journey as we work together to end this practice.  Below.....

ActionAid is hosting a discussion to mark International Day of Zero Tolerance for female genital mutilation (FGM) on Friday 5th February. The event took place from 13.05 to 14.00 over Zoom. You can register for the event here. It is estimated that the pandemic could lead to an extra two million girls worldwide being cut,.....