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Teenage Network in partnership with Action Aid Nigeria and UK supported a team of adolescent girls in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria to conduct feminist action participatory research. . Photo: Teenage Network
This International Day of the Girl, we spotlight adolescent girls leading change. From Bangladesh to Sierra Leone, they share the barriers they face and the solutions they demand, inspiring action for a fairer future.
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Women farmers in Rwanda celebrating their achievements through the Improving Food Security Project. Gifts in Wills funds vital projects like these, allowing women to create long term sustainable changes to support their families and communities. . Photo: ActionAid Rwanda
This Free Wills Month, we’re shining a light on the power of legacy giving. Meet Rose, a long-time ActionAid supporter, who has chosen to include a gift to ActionAid in her Will. In our latest Q&A, she shares what inspired her decision and why leaving a legacy is such a meaningful way to create lasting change for women and girls around the world.
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An illustration shows girls' struggle for safety on their streets. Photo: ActionAid
On International Day of the Girl, Community Campaigners delve into the enduring effects of patriarchy on girls and girlhood, highlighting conversations about equality, justice, and the ways girls are fighting back.
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Since the earthquake, Jumana, 11, has been unable to attend school. One day, Jumana wishes to become a doctor to help the children who were trapped under the rubble caused by the earthquake. Photo: ActionAid
In the wake of devastating earthquakes in Syria this year, we are seeing a shocking trend of girls dropping out of school.
As children head back to school this month, we shine a spotlight on the heavy price young girls have to pay in conflict and disaster zones, the urgent need to address this issue, and why we should empower girls with the knowledge and skills they deserve.
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Students at the San Juan Villa Nueva School excitedly write their messages to their sponsors in the UK during Action Aid's annual message collection. Photo: ActionAid
This International Day of the Girl Child, ActionAid is celebrating girls’ right to education. Find out five ways you can join in this year and help empower girls.
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Tanjila (right) and her friends have recently taken part in a girl-led research project with ActionAid, to highlight the issues girls face today. Photo: Faheba Monir/ActionAid
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.
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