Violence against women and girls

This Father's Day, actor and ActionAid Ambassador James Purefoy writes about toxic masculinity, misogyny, and how men can take a role in ending violence against women and girls.

16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence is an annual international campaign, which activists observe to amplify their calls for change.

ActionAid UK met decision makers at a Parliamentary event this November to show decision-makers how women and girls are leading the way to end violence in their communities. 

As the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence starts, ActionAid Community Campaigner, 20-year-old Sharvari reflects on how she became an activist and what activism really means. 

Learn about gender-based violence, the statistics and how it affects women and girls from the UK and across the world. You can donate to ActionAid to help give a woman shelter from violence. 

Five years on from the rise of #MeToo, four ActionAid UK Community Campaigners share their reflections on how the movement changed things and where it's headed next.

It can be tough being a girl. That's why women have been sharing the advice they'd give to a young girl growing up today - to show them they are strong, they are brilliant, and they can do anything that boys can do.