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31 Jan 2025

Reflections on the AWID Conference 2024: lessons, connections, and calls to action

December marked the 15th AWID Forum, in Bangkok Thailand. The AWID (Association for Women's Rights in Development) International Forum is both a global community event…

Ntsiki

Young Urban Women's Movement
11 Dec 2024

2024 annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank

The IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in October brought forward critical conversations about macroeconomic policies, debt, taxation, and their gendered and intersectional impacts. While…

Jessica Mandanda

Policy Specialist, Women’s Economic Justice
29 Nov 2024

Girl led action: what girls are doing to challenge structural injustice

Adolescent girls worldwide face unique and significant power imbalances that profoundly impact their daily lives. These are distinct from the challenges faced by girls (young…

Julia Rosell Jackson

Senior Girls Rights Technical Specialist
14 Nov 2024

COP29: What ActionAidUK is trying to achieve

COP29 has brought together leaders and NGOs from around the world in Baku, Azerbaijan to address the climate crisis, explore solutions, and discuss ways to…

Zahra Hdidou

Senior Resilience and Climate Adviser
1 Oct 2024

11 charity Christmas gifts

Whether it’s a stocking filler, a secret Santa or classic goat gift for a loved one, our collection of charity Christmas gifts has something for…

Hollie Pycroft

Digital Communications

Our Gifts in Action collection includes something for everyone - including goat gifts and other farmyard friends. Photo: ActionAid
25 Sep 2024

The six best charity Christmas cards for 2024

Ring in the season with our six favourite charity Christmas cards for 2024. From fun and colourful designs, to traditional favourites, our collection has something…

Hollie Pycroft

Digital Communications

Get ready for Christmas 2024 with our collection of charity Christmas cards - from traditional favourites to colourful new designs. Photo: ActionAid

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