ActionAid UK calls for a ceasefire and the release of the hostages
7 October 2024
One year on, we call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the release of the hostages, says ActionAid UK co-CEO Hannah Bond
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News releases from 2024
All the latest breaking news, press releases and comment from ActionAid UK's media team.
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New ActionAid report highlights harrowing impact of war on Palestinian women and girls
2 October 2024
A new report from ActionAid highlights harrowing impact of war and violence on Palestinian women and girls, and calls for vital role of women-led organisations to be recognised
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ActionAid UK launches emergency fundraising appeal for Lebanon crisis
1 October 2024
In response to Lebanon's severe humanitarian crisis, ActionAid UK has launched an urgent fundraising appeal.
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Intense attacks on Beirut leave children and families in "extreme panic"
28 September 2024
After intense attacks on Beirut, Lebanon's humanitarian needs hit unprecedented levels, forcing thousands to evacuate.
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ActionAid welcomes PM's ceasefire call, warns words need stronger action
27 September 2024
ActionAid welcomes the Prime Minister’s calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, but warns that these words will ring hollow without stronger action.
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ActionAid partner forced to suspend operations in Lebanon after Israeli attacks
23 September 2024
ActionAid partner forced to suspend operations in Lebanon after Israeli attacks.
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Window to prevent humanitarian crisis in Lebanon is closing rapidly
20 September 2024
In response to the recent escalation of violence in Lebanon, ActionAid is warning that the window to prevent a humanitarian crisis unfolding is closing rapidly
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UK abstention from historic UNGA vote on ICJ ruling 'extremely disappointing'
18 September 2024
UK abstention from historic UNGA vote on ICJ ruling 'extremely disappointing'
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ActionAid welcomes UK climate commitments, but calls for increased funding
17 September 2024
ActionAid welcomes Foreign Secretary's climate commitments but warns it cannot shy away from scale of climate funding.
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New report highlights aid challenges in Gaza amid growing safety risks
10 September 2024
Humanitarian workers in Gaza have continued to face severe safety risks and huge challenges in delivering aid over the last two weeks as the Polio vaccination campaign gets underway, report NGOs in the latest humanitarian access snapshot.
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