Publications
ActionAid’s Whistleblowing Policy
The ActionAid whistleblowing system aims to reinforce the organisation’s commitment to its policies, values, attitudes and behaviours. The system provides an alternative channel to other reporting
'Making the Local Global' guidance note
Local women leaders must be at the heart of humanitarian work. They are commonly the first responders in any emergency and are most active in prevention and rebuilding after disasters. They should
Market solutions to help climate victims fail human rights test
Rising global temperatures are wreaking havoc around the world, leaving a trail of destruction from Kyoto to Kerala. But those least responsible for greenhouse gas emissions are also those most
The summons of the climate case against Shell, summarised
A short summary of the evidence and argumentation used and of Milieudefensie et al.’s demands, that Shell must contribute to achieving the global climate goal to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees.
Gender Responsive Public Services and Macro-Economic Policy in Ghana
Improving public services is vital to progress on the fulfilment of girls’ and women’s rights: to education, to health (including sexual and reproductive health services), to water and sanitation, to
Funding a localised, women-led approach to protection from Gender Based Violence
Disasters, protracted crises and conflicts disproportionately affect women, yet women and their organisations are significantly underrepresented in humanitarian response. While the evidence shows that
Youth, Gender and Social Protection primers
Social protection is intended to enable young people to expand their choices and enjoy their right to self-determination. The existing frameworks for social protection need to be radically changed if
Shrinking space in Zambia
Zambia has earned a reputation as one of the continent’s most stable democracies ever since it returned to multi-party rule almost 30 years ago. However, this tradition is now under serious threat
Tax, Privatisation and the Right to Education Project
The Tax, Privatisation and the Right to Education project is a multi-country education and tax justice project funded by private donors.It brings together four countries working towards a common goal
Protecting the labour rights of young workers
Strengthening legal protections against gender based violence at work is particularly important for young workers, 77% of whom are in informal employment.