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
Oct 30, 2024 · 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 ...
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 joins over 40 CSOs in new letter to the Multiannual …
2 days ago · ActionAid has signed a letter with over 40 organisations entitled "A budget that delivers for people and planet" to underline the need to increase funding for development and climate action in the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). We urge the EU to invest at least €200 billion in ...
ActionAid Nigeria
ActionAid is a global movement of people working together to further human rights for all and defeat poverty. We prioritise works with the poor and excluded, promoting values and commitment in civil society, institutions and governments with the aim of achieving structural changes to eradicate injustices and poverty in the world.
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.
Stories | ActionAid International
The ripple effects of rising prices and the climate crisis: Shazida’s story. ActionAid’s new and more detailed research has found that families are spending up to nine times what they paid almost 18 months ago for food, fuel, and fertilizer. While global prices have dropped by. Story.