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The Reality of Occupation in the West Bank

Every day in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian life unfolds under a system of control that shapes nearly every aspect of daily existence. From the moment people leave their homes in the morning until they return at night, movement, work, education, healthcare, and family life are often constrained by an extensive network of military checkpoints, […]

World Cup is a risk for increased gender-based violence against women

This week, millions of football fans around the globe will welcome the start of the men’s Fifa World Cup. Stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico will fill with excited supporters, while in Ireland, despite the boys in green

Women are rising

Across the globe, women are standing up for their rights, even in the face of growing backlash. Watch our new video that showcases the women rising up every day to create a more equal future. Why gender equality is crucial

Women’s Rights in Nepal: The Community Leaders Driving Change

In towns and villages across Nepal, far from the spotlight of international development headlines, a quiet network of women is doing the hard, patient work of change. They are known as social mobilisers and for many communities, they are the difference between

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ActionAid’s Ten Principles of Feminist Leadership

How we put feminist leadership into practice Our transformative vision of a just world free from poverty, oppression and patriarchy requires transformative feminist leaders: leaders who enable others to lead, building power with them instead of over them. To develop

War in Ukraine – 4 years on

As Ukraine enters the fifth year of full-scale war, Russia continues to destroy lives, tear families apart and cause widespread destruction to homes and essential services. The humanitarian crisis deepens as Ukraine experiences the coldest winter of the war. Since

COP30: What happened in Belém and what Ireland needs to do next

Climate change is one of, if not the biggest crisis shaping our lives. Yet for most people, the negotiations that happen at COP can feel distant, full of jargon, and happening in a world that feels completely distant to us. So here’s a breakdown of what actually happened at COP30 in Belém

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