Climate change is one of, if not the biggest crisis shaping our lives. Yet for most people, the negotiations that happen at COP can feel distant, full of jargon, and happening in a world that feels completely distant to us. So here’s a breakdown of what actually happened at COP30 in Belém — our six big takeaways — and what Ireland must do now if we’re serious about climate justice. 1......
We cautiously welcome the Gaza ceasefire announcement after two years of genocide with relentless bombardment, famine, and repeated displacement it brings real hope of peace. ActionAid Ireland CEO, Karol Balfe, said however Gaza cannot wait and an immediate and permanent ceasefire, the entry of life-saving aid at scale in line with humanitarian principles, the return.....
Global aid cuts will dramatically undermine gender equality Women’s rights organisations have always been underfunded — now they are being pushed beyond breaking point. According to AWID, women’s rights organisations receive only 0.13% of the total Official Development Assistance (ODA) and only 0.4% of all gender related aid. The gutting of ODA is now amplifying.....
