45 member organisations and groups of the Pass the Occupied Territories Bill Coalition pictured outside Leinster House urging the Irish Government to fulfil their commitment and pass the bill in full, without further delay.

‘Trading with Illegal settlements’ report – Irish Government must act now to pass Occupied Territories Bill

  • Date: 16/09/2025
  • Author: Jo-Ann Ward

As the world watches in horror and disgust, Israel continues its devastating military campaign in Gaza and accelerates its illegal settlement activities in the West Bank. A new report, published by an alliance of more than 80 organisations, including ActionAid, has revealed how trade with illegal Israeli settlements by EU companies are directly contributing to.....

ActionAid Ireland says response to the Afghanistan earthquake “a race against time” in providing urgent humanitarian aid

  • Date: 03/09/2025
  • Author: Jo-Ann Ward

ActionAid Ireland today called on the international community to rally and heed the call for swift humanitarian aid to the thousands affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Afghanistan on August 31st. The scale of this tragedy is heartbreaking ActionAid Ireland CEO, Karol Balfe, said the organisations teams in Afghanistan are working closely with local partners to.....

A collage of photos featuring women and girls from diverse backgrounds in various settings—sitting, standing, and participating in community gatherings. In the center, bold white text reads: "WOMEN AND GIRLS - Unstoppable leaders for a fairer world." this blog focuses on FGM

Farhiya Dakane Abdi: Blazing a trail for women’s leadership in Garissa 

  • Date: 24/08/2025
  • Author: ActionAid Ireland

Garissa, in northeastern Kenya, lies six hours (367 km) from the capital Nairobi. Scorched by heat, its lifeline is the muddy Tana River, which winds along the edge of town, sustaining nearly 950,000 people. But this region is increasingly at the mercy of climate change, with floods and droughts wreaking havoc on already marginalised communities. .....

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