It’s been 20 years now since I left Oddor Meanchey, my hometown, searching for better education and opportunities in the city.On a very hot day in March 2013, I got on a motor to pay visit to...
I used to work at a bar in the UK, serving drinks until 1 or 2am. I didn’t really enjoy the dark drive home. I’d lock the car doors and crank up whatever ‘power ballad’ was on the radio to make me...
Today I’m in Dublin for the 8th World Alliance of Cities against Poverty Forum. This international meeting has brought together over 500 leaders and activists from all around the world, including UN...
One of the most common questions that I’m asked when discussing our work in countries is are you able to travel safely within the country? Every time, I tell my friends and family that I’m...
It is now well recognized that women and girls around the world face violence, sexual harassment and abuse in many of the spaces that they inhabit – their homes, workplaces, educational institutes,...
Having children for women working in cities is become more difficult. Poor women, especially, have to make the hard decision to go to work or stay at home to look after children.Since the cost of...
As part of ActionAid’s Safe Cities Initiative, I’ve been visiting some of the areas on the outskirts of the capital, Phnom Penh, where these women live.Approximately 500,000 workers are employed in...
Outrage is a great motivator, says Robert Chambers, sitting back in his chair matter-of-factly.Professor Chambers, a pioneering academic who has pushed the voices of the poverty-stricken and...
