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Women and children at risk as Bangladesh floods cause severe water, food crisis, ActionAid says

Reacting to the flooding of rivers in Bangladesh that has affected more than 3 million people, especially women and girls,

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Urgent Action Needed Amid Serious Israeli Escalation in Gaza: WEFAQ Evacuates and MAAN Community Centre Faces Siege

Our partner organisation, WEFAQ, has been forced to evacuate and dismantle their operations

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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 sends solidarity to the PNGO as they plan to strike on World Humanitarian Day, protest against the relentless Israeli government aggression.

ActionAid stands in unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organisations Network (PNGO) and the courageous humanitarian workers in Gaza and the West Bank.

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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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“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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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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'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