Stories
Tax pays for schools
This project led to the mobilisation of local people claiming something in return for their tax payments - namely education.
Campaigning for a more progressive tax system
Our in-depth research and awareness raising on public resource mobilisation in Burundi has led to progressive tax reforms.
Fighting taxes that increase inequality
Tax Justice Alliance Uganda challenges a new tax measure that would increase inequality.
The Rainbow Activists
The Rainbow Activist Alliance is challenging the South African authorities stop the culture of impunity and violence.
Landmark indictment of Samsung France for misleading advertising
After an epic judicial procedure initiated in France by Sherpa and ActionAid more than six years ago, Samsung Electronics France SAS has been indicted for misleading advertising.
Migrant women’s resilience in Spain
Migrants, particularly women, are often caught in a web of arbitrarily implemented laws that leave them insecure and vulnerable to exploitation.
A SLAPP in the face for accountability
Transnational corporations are growing in power. All over the world, this is often affecting the ability of citizens and governments to protect human rights.
"The dress you are wearing to look beautiful is made of our sweat and tears"
Research conducted by ActionAid and Centre for Development Communications has found that 80% of garment workers in Bangladesh have either seen or directly experienced sexual violence or harassment in
Criminalisation confronted
The historic victory of 26th April, when Abelino Chub Caal was acquitted of all the malicious charges brought against him, has highlighted the ongoing struggle for indigenous rights in Guatemala.
Wunmi Mosaku: “Let’s support women to claim their rights”
Actor Wunmi Mosaku discusses the real heroes she met on a trip with ActionAid to one of Ghana’s poorest regions. She is joining forces with ActionAid's campaign to put power back in the hands of
