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29 Nov 2019

5 ways climate change affects women and girls

When climate change leads to climate crisis, it’s usually women and girls that struggle to survive and recover from the aftermath. Here are some of th...

Arsheen Qasim

Digital Communications

Adori, 13, has to cross flood water to attend school in her village in Bangladesh. Photo: Karin Schermbrucker/ActionAid
25 Nov 2019

Why are countries around the world experiencing more floods?

Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of floods, and other natural weather-related events that we are witnessing around the world. ...

Arsheen Qasim

Digital Communications

Adori, 13, has to cross flood water to attend school in her village in Bangladesh. Photo: Fabeha Monir/ActionAid
6 Nov 2019

Climate change in Somaliland: not just tomorrow's problem

I’ve seen first-hand how the climate crisis is affecting women and girls living in poverty in Somaliland. This year, you can help....

Hibo Adam

ActionAid Somaliland

Displacement camps in Somaliland are home to thousands. Photo: Karin Schermbrucker/ActionAid
18 Oct 2019

How do people around the world celebrate periods?

In some countries around the world, families and whole communities celebrate a girl reaching puberty as a coming-of-age occasion. Find out how first p...

Arsheen Qasim

Digital Communications

What are the ceremonies, rituals and celebrations that cultures perform to mark girls' first periods? Photo: Romeo Ninneh/ActionAid
10 Oct 2019

Christie’s story: how sexual harassment has shaped my life

Discover Christie’s story of sexual harassment, how the experience has shaped her feminist values, and why she stands with all women to say #MyBodyIsM...

Christie Ochu

Activist, Activista Nigeria

Christie from Nigeria joined the #MyBodyIsMine movement to speak out against sexual harassment. Photo: ActionAid
7 Oct 2019

International Day of Education: celebrating girls’ education

Education is empowering. That’s why, this International Day of Education, we’re championing every girl’s right to education. Find out why so...

Arsheen Qasim

Digital Communications

This International Day of Education, you could help a girl go to school. Photo: Ghouse Basha/ActionAid

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