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NGOs reaffirm commitment to safeguarding
17/10/2018ActionAid and seven other leading development and humanitarian organisations have published a statement setting out the actions we are taking to embed the commitments made by donors and INGOs in London across all our work.
Penny Mordaunt proposal mustn't 'dilute purpose' of aid
09/10/2018The Secretary of State for International Development, Penny Mordaunt, has proposed changes to the way that the UK government funds aid projects around the world. Her proposals, outlined in a speech this morning, include the potential use of for-profit investments by the private sector as part of aid programmes.
Indonesia earthquake and tsunami - ActionAid response
01/10/2018As rescuers search for survivors in Palu, with over 800 people dead and an estimated 1.6 million people affected, our team aims to support all affected areas.
September
UN probe shows Rohingya refugees need justice
19/09/2018“The Rohingya people can no longer survive on empty promises, we must seek justice for survivors.”
Government responds to MPs on aid spending
13/09/2018“More clarity on aid spending across government departments is urgently needed.”
UK misogyny review sends strong message - ActionAid
06/09/2018“This sends a message that sexual harassment will not be tolerated, and women will be listened to and supported by the legal system.”
August
Response to Prime Minister’s speech in South Africa
28/08/2018ActionAid’s Chief Executive Girish Menon responds to the Prime Minister’s speech today in South Africa.
July
IDC report on sexual abuse in aid sector - comment
31/07/2018ActionAid UK’s statement on the inquiry into sexual exploitation and abuse in the aid sector published today by MPs.
May
More than one in three UK women face period stigma
25/05/2018ActionAid UK’s campaign for World Menstrual Hygiene Day aims to tackle period stigma and empower more women and girls to say #MyBodyIsMine
Famous women and activists speak out on period poverty
23/05/2018“To solve the problem once and for all, we need to take a moment to consider the magnitude of the problem.”
Gaza violence threatens fragile humanitarian situation
16/05/2018“The increased violence in Gaza threatens an already extremely fragile humanitarian situation.”
UK backs transparency for overseas tax havens
01/05/2018“This a breakthrough for all of those – including ActionAid – who have for years called for global financial transparency.”
April
MPs urge tax-havens reform – ActionAid comment
30/04/2018A cross-party group of senior MPs could tomorrow (1st May 2018) force the UK government to introduce tougher transparency measures for UK-linked tax havens.
ActionAid condemns "appalling, cowardly" Kabul attacks
30/04/2018ActionAid condemns this appalling attack on innocent people – including women and children.
Rohingya refugees need support ahead of rainy season
19/04/2018“The safety of the Rohingya refugees in the camps – particularly women and girls – is extremely fragile.”
UK women’s trade initiative - comment
16/04/2018UK Prime Minister Theresa May has launched a £7 million fund to support female entrepreneurs across the Commonwealth. The scheme, named SheTrades, will help women in poorer countries “overcome barriers” to starting a business.
March
Joint Statement - Safeguarding Summit
19/03/2018UK international development sector’s five commitments to improving the standards and delivery of safeguards.
Women say reporting sexual harassment is 'pointless'
08/03/2018ActionAid UK’s campaign for International Women’s Day aims to shine a spotlight on violence against women and girls and seek justice for survivors.
DfID Strategic Vision: ActionAid UK's statement
07/03/2018ActionAid UK’s statement on DfID’s Strategic Vision
February
Our joint commitment to safeguarding
26/02/2018As organisations whose core aim is to help the most vulnerable people in the world, we must always confront abusive behaviour and the misuse of power.
Rohingya refugee crisis 6 months on - ActionAid comment
23/02/2018“As we pass this grim milestone, there are serious questions over the fate of the Rohingya refugees.”
Sexual harassment and safeguarding at ActionAid
21/02/2018An ActionAid spokesperson said: “Across the 45 countries ActionAid operates in globally, in the last five years there have been 20 incidents of sexual harassment reported and 2 of safeguarding. All of these were dealt with using the safeguarding and anti-sexual harassment processes in place and were concluded.”
UK Money-Laundering Bill fails to address tax havens
19/02/2018MPs will tomorrow (20th February 2018) debate measures to address money laundering, amid concerns from NGOs that a current Government proposal fails to address a lack of transparency in UK-linked tax havens such as the British Virgin Islands. The UK Government has weakened its stance towards these tax havens since the Brexit referendum vote.
Statement on sexual misconduct reports in the sector
12/02/2018Responding to sexual misconduct reports in the sector, a spokesperson for ActionAid UK said: “The reported behaviour of staff working at leading NGOs uncovered by The Times this weekend is completely unacceptable. It goes against the true values and the standards that those working in the not-for-profit sector are committed to.”
Boris Johnson visits Rohingya refugee camps - comment
09/02/2018“Boris Johnson’s visit to Cox’s Bazaar is a welcome signal of the UK’s commitment to responding to this crisis. The documented and widespread human rights violations against the Rohingya population that led them to flee Myanmar still remain a threat.”
January
Attack on humanitarian workers at Save the Children
24/01/2018ActionAid condemns armed attack on Save the Children offices in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.