As Israel celebrates Independence Day, the US and European Union are complicit in the whitewash of war crimes against Palestinian civilians
World leaders continue to turn a blind eye to Israel’s unlawful occupation, protracted blockade and persistent breaches of international law.
Urgent food supplies needed to reach families facing hunger crisis in Zambia
ActionAid's roving global humanitarian adviser Amar Nayak writes about his recent visit to villages in Nalolo district, western Zambia, where families are experiencing severe food insecurity.

ActionAid calls for reforms to the IMF’s voting share structure, as the EU supports the Managing Director’s second-term bid
The announcement by European governments supporting a second term for the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, is a slap in the face of efforts to make the

Drought in East Africa: How communities in Somaliland are adapting
East Africa is currently facing the worst drought for decades and yet there remains little to no attention to the severity of the situation. With the number of emergencies rapidly growing in the face
93% of countries most vulnerable to climate disasters are either in or at significant risk of debt distress, new research by ActionAid International shows
New research by humanitarian organisation, ActionAid International, has revealed a shocking 93% of countries at the forefront of climate disasters are drowning in debt. The organisation is calling for
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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
Our response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Our local teams have already reached 25 million people across 40 countries, but this crisis is far from over.
Agroecology in Southern Africa: Financing the Transition
While national agricultural policies and budgets in Southern Africa are moving toward agroecology, they are still largely focused on support for conventional, industrial farming practices, says a new
How skyrocketing prices are taking a toll on young women’s health: Meem’s story
ActionAid’s new and more detailed research has found that families are spending up to nine times what they paid almost 18 months ago for food, fuel, and fertilizer. While global prices have dropped by
