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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.

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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.

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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.

Young women from Lebanon's Baalbek area survey damage to their local neighbourhood caused by attacks by Israeli forces.
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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

A new report by ActionAid reveals how African countries are foregoing essential public services such as health, education, and climate action, to service foreign debts owed to rich countries, private creditors, and global financial institutions.

“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

Umm Fulan, a new mother who has just given birth at Al-Awda Hospital.
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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

A young girl watches as a woman prepares food in a displacement camp in Haiti

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

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Israel's decision to halt aid will cost lives in Gaza

ActionAid said:

“The horrifying decision by the Israeli authorities to block humanitarian supplies into Gaza will cost lives at a time where the entire population is reliant on aid to survive. The

Food is collectively cooked and distributed on the streets of Deir A-Balah. Many of those receiving the food have left Gaza city
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Women evicted from DRC camps face widespread sexual violence and forced marriage – ActionAid 

Women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are being subjected to rape, sexual violence and forced marriage after being forced out of displacement camps and sent back to dangerous areas

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USAID cuts leave women at risk of being forced into “sex for fish” exploitation in drought-hit Zambia

The abrupt halt of USAID funding by the US administration has left women in drought-hit Zambia at risk of being forced into so called “sex for fish” exploitation, after ActionAid was forced to shut

An anonymous woman holds a fishing net in one of Zambia's remote fishing camps.