ActionAid International
The Young Humanitarian Handbook. The Young Humanitarian Handbook has been designed for all young people who are currently, or may in the future, be engaged in humanitarian action. Our work falls into four broad areas: women, politics and economics, land and climate, and emergencies. We have a particular focus on women’s rights; it’s a ...
We can’t stop the climate crisis by spending less on climate …
2 days ago · Speaking during a press briefing on the opening day of COP29, ActionAid’s spokespeople urged the rich polluting Global North countries to provide adequate climate financing for adaptation, mitigation and loss and damage. Teresa Anderson the Global Climate Justice Lead at ActionAid said ...
Shell appeal reactive - Ruling a setback for climate justice but ...
1 day ago · Commenting on Shell’s successful appeal against a landmark climate ruling in the Netherlands, which in 2021 ordered the company to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Agnes Schim van der Loeff, the Policy Advisor Climate Justice at ActionAid Netherlands, said: “Today's ruling is a disappointing setback for climate justice and for communities around the world who are least ...
News | ActionAid International
4 days ago · The IMF’s World Economic Outlook is a colonial relic that needs to be overhauled, says ActionAid. 23 October 2024. Responding to the recent World Economic Outlook released by the IMF, ActionAid has said there is a need for a broader approach to assess the economic performance of countries. News /. Politics and economics.
Who we are - ActionAid International
ActionAid was founded as a charity in the UK in 1972, and soon grew its presence in countries around the world. In the 1990s, we adopted our human rights-based approach to development. ActionAid International was formed in 2003 to provide the global secretariat for the ActionAid federation of country offices. Our head office is in Johannesburg ...
Debt Swaps Won’t Save Us: The Urgent Need for Debt …
2 days ago · ActionAid has joined the Asian and Pacific Movement on Debt and Development (APMDD), Latindadd, Eurodad, Debt Justice, Christian Aid and Climate & Community Institute in calling out debt swaps and reiterating calls for debt cancellation and grant based climate finance.
ActionAid International Uganda
ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to further human rights and defeat poverty for all. ActionAid has worked in Uganda since 1982 and currently has a presence with offices and staff in 15 districts. We prioritize works with minority groups like women, children and people living in extreme poverty.
ActionAid hails loss and damage fund outcome at COP27 as …
Nov 20, 2022 · A decision at COP27 to establish a loss and damage fund for communities living on the front lines of climate disasters has been hailed a victory by climate justice organisation ActionAid.
ActionAid launches first Anti-Modern Slavery Campaign, #HERSTORY
Dec 2, 2022 · To mark the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery this year, ActionAid International launches #HerStory, an anti-modern slavery campaign to raise awareness of the prevalence of modern slavery, shed light on the impact it has on women and girls in particular, and amplify the voice of female survivors.. Latest reports reveal that an estimated 50 million people are trapped in situations ...
Emergencies - ActionAid International
East Africa Food Crisis: “Now the world is ending”. Severe drought, chronic water shortages and now rising food and energy prices due to the war on Ukraine, are pushing families to the brink of survival. The number of complex and protracted emergencies is increasing. As a result, more people than ever are vulnerable and need humanitarian ...