Sonali’s story: I’m an acid attack survivor but I’m not fearful
Sonali, an acid attack survivor from Bangladesh, speaks about her experience of being attacked with acid, how she has recovered, and why she stands wi… Read more
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Olive is a lawyer and Acting Legal Advisor for Nyanza District. She was running workshops at the ActionAid girls camp on rights, justice and accessing local services. Photo: Christie Ntwari/ActionAid
Sexual harassment
Find out about sexual harassment, statistics, what it means and what ActionAid is doing to end harassment against women around the world.
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Girls at the ActionAid Rwanda summer camp in Nyanza District participate in classroom learning activities. . Photo: Christie Ntwari/ActionAid
Period poverty - FAQs
Answers to all the frequently asked questions about periods or menstruation, and ActionAid's work on period poverty.
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Anastacia Plilan trains women in Baringo on agroecology, alternative livelihoods, and rights advocacy. Photo: Jess Midwinter / ActionAid
The problems with FGM explained
Why is FGM so bad? Read about the health problems and psychological impact of female genital mutilation, and ActionAid's work to stop FGM around the world.
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Julia, a survivor of domestic violence in Nakuru County, Kenya, rebuilt her life as a hairdresser and now supports other women through the SGBV Survivors Network. Photo: Rehema Baya / ActionAid
Domestic violence and abuse
Find out about domestic violence and abuse: its definition, examples and statistics, and how ActionAid is working to end domestic violence around the world.
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