Joanne ONeill, Co-Director of Advocacy and Influencing at ActionAid UK, said:
“Whoever becomes the next Prime Minister inherits a world facing escalating conflict, deepening inequality and accelerating climate breakdown, with women and girls bearing the heaviest burden.
At a time when hard-won rights are under attack, the UK must show global leadership by reversing damaging aid cuts, supporting women’s rights organisations, and tackling the root causes of poverty and inequality.
Women and girls around the world cannot afford more political rhetoric. They need a government willing to act.”
Joanne ONeill is available for interviews on request. Please contact the press office at uk.media@actionaid.org or on +44 7753 973 486 to arrange.
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