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Participation of local and international civil society in the Beirut Port blast response

This policy brief analyses the intervention in the immediate aftermath of the Beirut Port blast, drawing on the experiences of civil society organisations, humanitarian workers and women affected by

Stark warning from IPCC shows the need for radical climate action

As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) today releases the first instalment of its Sixth Assessment Report, ActionAid is calling for radical and transformative action to bring

Zambia’s election: Covid-19 guidelines must not be used to restrict monitors’ access to polling stations

As Zambia heads to the polls tomorrow (August 12) for a highly contested election, ActionAid is calling on the Electoral Commission to protect the integrity of the ballot and ensure voting can proceed

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ActionAid responds as Haiti struck by 7.2 magnitude earthquake

ActionAid’s emergency teams are assessing urgent needs and preparing to respond after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck south-western Haiti at around 8.30am local time on Saturday (14 August).

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Women and children forced to sleep on the streets following devastating Haiti earthquake

ActionAid Haiti’s network of women trained as first responders during emergencies are set to provide emergency relief, including first aid and support for women and girls at risk of gender-based

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Humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan deepens

As the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan deepens, ActionAid's work to protect the most vulnerable is more urgent than ever.

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Earthquake survivors left with nowhere to shelter as storm Grace hits Haiti

As tropical storm Grace brings flooding and the threat of mudslides to Haiti, many earthquake survivors still have nowhere to shelter from the storm.

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Rohingya volunteers are first to respond when emergencies hit Cox's Bazar

On the fourth anniversary of their displacement, we take a look at the resilience of the Rohingya refugee community in Cox's Bazar.

In July, severe flooding killed six and displaced thousands of Rohingya refugees in Cox's Bazar.
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Families in urgent need of food, water and shelter as thousands flee to Afghanistan’s cities

Away from the chaotic and terrifying scenes at Kabul airport, a humanitarian crisis is unfolding on the streets of Afghanistan’s cities.

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The world must not look away as the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan deepens

Afghanistan a humanitarian crisis is quickly unfolding on the streets of cities and urban centres where hundreds of thousands of people have fled seeking safety. The situation is changing rapidly and