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Women aid workers in Gaza continue to face extreme danger and challenges

“Palestinian or the local NGOs are the first responders for their people, especially in times of emergency.

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ActionAid responds to the loss of 40,000 lives in Gaza

We are outraged and heartbroken by the staggering loss of 40,000 lives in Gaza. It is a number that is incomprehensible - every life lost is an individual tragedy.

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ActionAid reacts to the devastating airstrikes on the Tabeen school in central Gaza City

Between 80 and 100 people were killed in this horrific attack, according to reports, and many more injured, among them children.

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“It is important to support each other and find hope amid this darkness”: Young people lead the way in responding to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza  

Today on International Youth Day, ActionAid is highlighting the incredible contributions of young humanitarians in Gaza

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'The political situation is concerning, but we're hopeful the transition will lead to positive change,’ says ActionAid Bangladesh

'The political situation is concerning, but we're hopeful the transition will lead to positive change,’ says ActionAid Bangladesh

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Gaza Residents Too Malnourished to Donate Blood Amid Soaring Hospital Demand and Widespread Disease

Gaza Residents Too Malnourished to Donate Blood Amid Soaring Hospital Demand and Widespread Disease

ActionAid International Uganda Condemns the Arrest of Peaceful Anticorruption Demonstrators

ActionAid International Uganda is dismayed by the highhanded, brutal and unlawful arrest of peaceful and largely youthful anticorruption demonstrators yesterday Tuesday, 23rd July 2024.

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ActionAid responds to the ICJ’s advisory opinion

“ActionAid welcomes the historic judgement of the court, which has declared that the Israeli Government’s continued occupation of the Palestinian territory is unlawful.

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NGOs Rally at the EU Council: Lack of Political Action Prolongs Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza

A powerful display of 290 red balloons, symbolising 290 days of relentless conflict in Gaza

ActionAid “pleased” to see The Gambian parliament uphold its ban on FGM/C

Responding to the vote in The Gambia’s parliament today to uphold the country’s ban on FGM/C