Violence against women

Content warning: violence against women. 

Find out how violence affects women in the workplace around the world, and how vital it is that the International Labour Organisation's Convention 190 is ratified by governments worldwide, immediately.

We are closer than ever to the UK Government approving a treaty to end violence and harassment at work. ActionAid Community Campaigners have come up with 16 actions we can take to do our bit – join us and get involved! 

With London Fashion Week coming to a close and Milan Fashion Week about to begin, ActionAid looks at the mountain of challenges that garment workers still face everyday in the ugly business of fast fashion.  

Sunday 10th December marks the end of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, an annual global movement emphasising all forms of violence against women and girls as a human rights issue.

Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs) don’t just come together once a year - but all year, to be a voice and to struggle for the rights of other people. It’s their role in opposing the patriarchy and making change that means they need to be supported in ending gender-based violence.