Violence against women and girls

As we approach the end of 2025 and we step into another year of opportunity to progress gender equality, let's take a moment to celebrate our wins.

During the 16 Days of Activism, we honour the Mirabal sisters and women around the world who face threats, attacks, and even murder for speaking truth to power. Their courage demands our attention and action.

Girls are facing violence everywhere, from in their homes to the streets, and the justice system keeps failing them. For 16 Days of Activism, we are spotlighting what violence looks like for girls around the world today.  

Amid devastating numbers — from a woman killed every three days in the UK to one in three women worldwide experiencing violence — 2025 has finally delivered signs of real, hard-won progress. From new laws to global movements, women are pushing governments to act, and it’s working.  2025 has brought real signs of change.

An ActionAid guide showing activists how to use international laws and frameworks to demand action and create real change for women and girls.

A clear, ActionAid guide to the regional and international tools and agreements activists can use to fight violence against women and girls and hold governments accountable.