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“I was tired and did not have proper nutrition...Nothing to help keep my baby”: Doctors in Gaza report rise in miscarriages as pregnant women face severe stress and lack of food
Doctors on one of the only functioning maternity wards left in Gaza have told ActionAid
“The untreated sewage channels are now between the tents": Gaza faces environmental disaster after eight months of crisis
Today on World Environment Day (June 5), ActionAid is highlighting the devastating impact that eight months of bombardment
New crossing points and ‘floating dock’ are cosmetic changes, as humanitarian access disintegrates in Gaza, warn aid agencies
As Israeli attacks intensify on Rafah, the unpredictable trickle of aid into Gaza has created a mirage of improved access while the humanitarian response is in reality on the verge of collapse
"It’s an unprecedented catastrophe”: As fierce attacks continue on Rafah and nowhere in Gaza is safe, the world must act now
Attacks on Gaza have reached an unprecedented scale and intensity in recent days as the invasion of Rafah continues
“Having your period with no access to water, pads, or soap is one of the worst things”: Period poverty soars in Gaza as women and girls unable to access or afford period products
As World Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28) is marked globally
“When I can’t get sanitary pads, I feel ashamed and uncomfortable.” ActionAid hears from women as millions struggle to access menstrual products and hygiene education.
On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, ActionAid has heard from women and girls who, especially in humanitarian emergencies
ActionAid Statement on the Atrocious Attack in West Rafah
We are outraged and heartbroken by the recent attacks in West Rafah
Thousands evacuated as Bangladesh braces for severe Cyclone Remal
ActionAid is concerned about and closely monitoring the developing situation of Cyclone Remal, which is expected to make landfall in Bangladesh around midnight on 26 May.
Response to the ICJ’s announcement that Israel must halt its military actions
Responding to the ICJ’s announcement that Israel must halt its military actions in Rafah, southern Gaza, ActionAid said:
PRESS STATEMENT -UPDATE THE NATION ON ASSET RECOVERY AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
PRESS STATEMENT -UPDATE THE NATION ON ASSET RECOVERY AND MANAGEMENT PLAN.
The government should inform the nation on how much has been recovered from corruption acts and develop a comprehensive plan