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Press Statement: ActionAid’s Response to the Omnibus proposal
Today, the European Commission officially announced their omnibus bill that prioritizes competitiveness and corporate interests over the protection of human rights and the environment. This comes as a
“I want my baby to live in a world without wars, fear, or suffering”
After months of enduring inhumane living conditions and little to no access to medical support, hundreds of pregnant women and new mothers are now receiving the vital healthcare they need at north
Almost 9 in 10 going all day without eating as hunger in Haiti reaches record high
Haiti’s hunger crisis has reached alarming levels, with almost all families (99%) surveyed by ActionAid regularly skipping meals and 95% reporting that they’ve gone to bed hungry in the past month
Africa is owed US$36 trillion in climate debt by rich polluting countries, a new report by ActionAid shows
A new report by ActionAid, 'Who Owes Who' reveals how African countries are foregoing essential public services such as health, education, and climate action, to service foreign debts owed to rich
International community must categorically reject Trump's call for forced displacement of over two million from Gaza and uphold international law
ActionAid calls for the international community to categorically reject Trump's call for forced displacement of over two million from Gaza and uphold international law.
DRC conflict: Food prices skyrocket in Goma as conflict blocks food supplies
Analysis by ActionAid staff in Goma has found that the cost of essentials like flour and oil has more than doubled as a result of the recent escalation in conflict, putting hundreds of thousands at
ActionAid calls for urgent protection of civilians in Lebanon amid ongoing attacks
ActionAid urges all parties to the conflict in Lebanon to respect the ceasefire agreement and ensure the protection of civilians, following the extension of the deal until February 18.
Democratic Republic of Congo: ActionAid calls for urgent action to prevent “spiralling” humanitarian crisis
In response to the escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ActionAid released a media statement calling for urgent action to preventna “spiralling” humanitarian crisis.
Two months after ceasefire, families in Lebanon are still reeling from Israeli forces’ attacks
Nearly two months after the ceasefire in Lebanon came into effect, families continue to struggle with the devastating aftermath of Israeli forces’ attacks. ActionAid has released a series of powerful
