What are the ceremonies, rituals and celebrations that cultures perform to mark girls' first periods? Photo: Christie Ntwari/ActionAid
Amy (in yellow), with the local women's group, who farm oysters and lead climate adaptation on Djirnda Island. Photo: Ina Makosi/ActionAid
Community campaigners and staff at a women's rights march. . Photo: Arsheen Qasim/ActionAid
Le Thi, 35, gathers 20-30 kg of water lilies twice a week in Kinh Lon village, selling them for VND 4,000 ($0.17) per kilo in Tra Vinh city, Vietnam. Photo: Yen Duong/ActionAid