One World Action (OWA) is an international development agency that focuses on democracy, governance, social inclusion and gender. The organisation takes a feminist approach to development, seeking to challenge all oppression and unjust use of power. One World Action works with local partners in developing countries to ensure marginalised people have a voice.
OWA has now launched a new campaign, ‘One Hundred Women: The Unseen Powerful Women Who Change the World’ which Leigh Day is delighted to support and publicise. The list will recognise the huge impact women can have at all levels of leadership. Scope for nominations is broad. Nominees might be community activists, artists, inventors, educators, health workers or entrepreneurs. OWA is interested in hearing about global women wherever they live – in London or in Lagos- who have made a positive and progressive difference to their communities and their lives. The campaign will pay tribute to their efforts to overcome disadvantage and to demonstrate the significant changes women make through their bravery, commitment and leadership.