Tag: FGM

Group holding signs that spell #EndFGM advocating against female genital mutilation in front of a brick wall.
ActionAid petitions Irish Government to End FGM by 2030

To mark International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, ActionAid launched a public petition to urge the Government of Ireland to commit to ending FGM in Ireland by 2030. We received almost 10,500 signatures. The support for this call has

Read More
Women Rising event on July 9, discussing the global fight to end FGM, featuring speakers from ActionAid.
Event- “Women Rising: the Global Fight to End FGM”

Please join us on Thursday 9th July from 13:00-14:00 for this online lunchtime discussion. The United Nations Population Fund has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic could lead to an extra 2 million girls worldwide undergoing FGM in the next decade.

Read More
Person in colorful attire standing in a natural setting with greenery, appearing serious and contemplative.
Exploring the link between child marriage and FGM/C

Female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C) involves cutting or injuring girls’ genitals for non-medical reasons. Over 200 million women alive today have experienced FGM/C, mainly in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Middle East and North Africa (WHO, 2018). FGM/C is internationally

Read More

Get involved

Give a monthly gift

A monthly gift is one of the most effective ways to support our work. Your ongoing contribution provides reliable funding that helps us plan ahead, respond quickly to urgent needs, and deliver lasting support to the communities we serve.

Campaign with Us

We’re a women’s rights organisation campaigning in solidarity with women around the world, who are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, conflicts
and emergencies.

There are practical ways you can be part of that today. Here you can access meaningful opportunities to take action
through a trusted community creating change worldwide.

ActionAid tax giving

Did you know that by simply completing the below form you can help ActionAid reclaim thousands of euro at no extra cost?

If you have donated €250 or more in one year, your signature is worth – at a minimum – an extra €112. This is of no additional cost to you, but it can make a huge difference to the communities we support.

Donate for Gaza

Thousands of families in Gaza are struggling to access the essentials needed to survive. Food, clean water, healthcare, and safe shelter remain urgently needed as communities work to rebuild their lives.

Fundraise for us

Looking for a meaningful way to support our work? Fundraising for us is a great way to bring people together while making a real difference to the lives of those we serve.

From birthdays and challenges to community events, every effort helps us continue our mission and expand our impact.

Leave a gift in your Will

After taking care of your loved ones, a gift in your Will can create lasting change for generations to come.

Learn more about leaving a gift in your Will here.