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Arsheen Qasim

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  • A woman resident of Gaza City searches the rubble for belongings in the aftermath of bombing by the Israeli army. 10th October 23

    A woman resident of Gaza City searches the rubble for belongings in the aftermath of bombing by the Israeli army. 10th October 23. Photo: AIN Media

    Voices of Palestinian women must be heard before it’s too late

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    As governments from around the world meet in New York for an annual UN debate on Women, Peace and Security, we mark the exclusion of our Palestinian colleagues and remind the world that their voices must be heard.

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  • Adori, 13, has to cross flood water to attend school in her village in Bangladesh. Photo: Karin Schermbrucker/ActionAid

    5 ways climate change affects women and girls

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    When climate change leads to climate crisis, it’s usually women and girls that struggle to survive and recover from the aftermath. Here are some of their stories. 

     

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  • Adori, 13, has to cross flood water to attend school in her village in Bangladesh. Photo: Fabeha Monir/ActionAid

    Why are countries around the world experiencing more floods?

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    Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of floods, and other natural weather-related events that we are witnessing around the world.

    Find out how countries can experience both droughts and floods, how they affect people's resilience and capacity to adapt to disasters, and why there is more flooding in the world.

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  • Hok is a women's leader in Cambodia, helping her community become more resilient to climate change.

    Hok is a women's leader in Cambodia, helping her community become more resilient to climate change. Photo: Cindy Liu/ActionAid

    What can we do about climate change?

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    This World Environment Day, we spoke to ActionAid’s Head of Policy and Research for Climate, Sophie Rigg, about climate change and climate justice. 

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  • This International Day of Education, you could help a girl go to school.

    This International Day of Education, you could help a girl go to school. Photo: Ghouse Basha/ActionAid

    International Day of Education: celebrating girls’ education

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    Education is empowering. That’s why, this International Day of Education, we’re championing every girl’s right to education. Find out why so many girls don’t get to go to school - and the incredible benefits of giving girls the opportunity to study.

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  • Students at the San Juan Villa Nueva School excitedly write their messages to their sponsors in the UK during Action Aid's annual message collection.

    Students at the San Juan Villa Nueva School excitedly write their messages to their sponsors in the UK during Action Aid's annual message collection. Photo: ActionAid

    Five ways to celebrate Day of the Girl this year

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    This International Day of the Girl Child, ActionAid is celebrating girls’ right to education. Find out five ways you can join in this year and help empower girls. 

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