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25 Feb 2026

Eight ways to celebrate International Women's Day

International Women’s Day (8th March) is a global event celebrating and recognising the achievements of women while calling for gender equality.Amid c...

Olivia Dandeker

Events & Community team

Woman with megaphone in front of crowd holding banners

Worldwide protests call on financial institutions to “Fix the Finance” flows causing climate change and failing communities. . Photo: ActionAid Bangladesh

24 Feb 2026

International Women's Day: celebrating the power of women

This International Women’s Day 2026, here are eight inspiring quotes from remarkable women from all walks of life who have shaped history and continue...

Arsheen Qasim

Digital Communications

From Malala Yousafzai to Michelle Obama, thought-provoking women leaders share their quotes on International Women's Day. Photo: ActionAid. Photo credits below.

13 Feb 2026

Six charity Valentine’s Day gifts

Looking for a unique way to say “I love you”, this Valentine’s Day? Our charity Valentine’s Day gifts collection has something for everyone - from jus...

Hollie Pycroft

Digital Communications

Christine is part of the Buhera goat breeders association established by ActionAid for training in Zimbabwe. Photo: ActionAid Zimbabwe

22 Dec 2025

Our year in action: ActionAid's community campaigner highlights

As we approach the end of 2025 and we step into another year of opportunity to progress gender equality, let's take a moment to celebrate our wins.&nb...

ActionAid UK Community Campaigners

Campaigns

Community campaigners protesting at the Million Women Rise march. Photo: Arsheen Qasim/ActionAid

6 Dec 2025

16 Days: honouring women who dare to resist

During the 16 Days of Activism, we honour the Mirabal sisters and women around the world who face threats, attacks, and even murder for speaking truth...

Cecilia Cordova

Decolonisation Lead

Climate activists at COP30, distinguishable by their red jackets and colourful 'just transition' bingo cards, called for climate talks to deliver on an outcome that puts people first. Photo: Agência Colabora / ActionAid

4 Dec 2025