Campaign for change

We work in 45 countries to help women and girls to work their way out of poverty. But we know that this alone is not enough. To change lives for good, we need to fight the root causes that keep some of the world’s most vulnerable women and children poor in the first place.

That's we work across the world to campaign against poverty, to fight inequality and to make sure every woman and girl can live a life free from violence. 

Together with activists in 25 countries, we’re changing the policies and attitudes that hold women back, whether that's the behaviour of corporate companies, the judicial structures that treat women differently, or the laws that fail to protect human rights. 

Find out more about ActionAid campaigns, and how you can join the movement to change the lives of women and girls living in poverty.

Campaigners challenge gender stereotypes by celebrating new-born girls in Bhalswa, New Delhi

Poulomi Basu/ActionAid

Campaign for women’s rights

All over the world women and girls have less money, less access to education, and less political representation than men.

But in every country, inspiring women activists are standing up and working together to claim back their rights.

We’re standing with them. Will you?

Join the campaign for women’s rights

Become a community campaigner

Want to make a difference to the lives of women and girls worldwide? Sign up to be a community campaigner with ActionAid and join a network of passionate feminist activists who are helping to end violence against women and girls.

You'll get the chance to develop your campaigning skills and be supported to create meaningful impact together with a network of campaigners across the UK.

Sign up to be a community campaigner

Community Campaigner, Ria, speaking at the People's Banquet

Suzanne Plunkett

Help make streets safe for women

We campaign in 20 countries to make governments, businesses and individuals take action, and to end the sexist attitudes behind the culture of violence against women.

In the face of constant attacks on our fundamental rights, women everywhere are fighting for the right to be safe in our cities. And we’re winning.

Find out more about our Safe Cities campaign

In South Africa, women campaign to take back the use of a park which had been notorious for street harassment

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As a supporter, you’re at the heart of everything we do. We’d love to keep you updated about our exciting work and the ways you can help, including campaigns and events that you might be interested in. We promise never to sell or swap your details and you can change your preferences at any time. To do so, simply call 0800 012 2038 or email dataprotection@actionaid.org
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Footnotes

Photos: Nana Kofi Acquah, Poulomi Basu, Mark Chilvers, ActionAid

Page updated 7 December 2020