Publications
'Shifting power to young people in humanitarian action'
Drawing on lessons and best practice from humanitarian crises across the world, this report looks at how engaging young people in humanitarian action will foster better, more localised and more

Champions and change-makers
This compilation of case studies highlights the work of young people and civil society working with or supported by ActionAid.
The impact of privatisation on the fulfilment of the Right to Education in 7 African countries
The governments of Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda must provide free public education of the highest attainable quality using the maximum of available resources.

Multi-country research on private education in compliance with the right to education
How are private schools impacting the realisation of children and young people’s human rights? And particularly their right to education?
Collect more – and more fairly?
Long-term funding is needed in developing countries to provide quality, gender-responsive public services.
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.
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