As we see election posters go up across the country in the coming week, here at ActionAid Ireland we want to see those running for a seat in Leinster House committing to work on global issues impacting those facing poverty around the world, with a particular commitment to women’s rights. The elections on the other.....
New climate finance goals to be agreed at COP29 by world leaders next week must be set in trillions of euros every year, rather than billions, with a clear obligation on rich, high-polluting countries to provide this money, according to ActionAid Ireland. In its asks of Ireland and global leaders attending the COP29 climate gathering.....
ActionAid has condemned the ban by the Israel parliament on the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Israel which it claims paralyses the UN agency’s ability to provide essential humanitarian aid to millions of Palestinian refugees. ActionAid Ireland CEO, Karol Balfe, said tonight: “This ban on UNRWA’s life-saving work in Israel.....
