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Tag: humanrights

Temporary shelters in a refugee camp with distant smoke cloud under an evening sky.
  • actionaid, humanitarian, humanrights, palestine
New report highlights catastrophic conditions and aid delivery challenges in Gaza

The latest Humanitarian Snapshot Report from NGOs operating in Gaza, including ActionAid, has revealed an increase in dire conditions and overwhelming obstacles impeding aid efforts in the region. The report, covering the period from 13 to 29 July 2024, details

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Quote on Palestinian rights to self-determination and freedom, by ActionAid Ireland CEO, on a red background.
  • actionaid, humanitarian, humanrights, palestine
ActionAid Ireland welcomes historic ICJ ruling declaring Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territory is unlawful

ActionAid Ireland has welcomed the historic judgement of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) which has declared that the Israeli Government’s continued occupation of the Palestinian territory is unlawful. The ICJ concluded that Israel’s treatment of Palestinians in the occupied

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  • childrights, humanrights, taxjustice
Submission: UN to examine whether Irish tax policy harms children in lower income countries

Caption: Eunice, 15, (right) and Millicent, 16, (centre) from Ghana were given bikes by ActionAid. This helps them travel to school safely. They used to walk for two to three hours to reach school. Due to Ireland’s tax policy, profits generated in Ghana are

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  • actionaid, humanitarian, humanrights
ActionAid responds to the devastating blast in Beirut

ActionAid is shocked and saddened by the horrific explosion in Beirut and our thoughts are with those affected. With at least 100 people dead within hours and thousands more injured, we expect the death toll will rise and the devastating

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  • gbv, humanrights, womensrights
New ActionAid report shows a huge spike in gender-based violence during Covid-19

Photo: local women lead ActionAid’s Covid-19 response. Photo credit: Etinosa Yvone/ActionAid Global lockdowns and coronavirus restrictions have unleashed a shocking surge in gender-based violence (GBV) in countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, as women’s shelters

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  • child sponsor, children, emergency, feminism, health, humanrights, water, women's rights
Our Covid-19 response

How is ActionAid responding? ActionAid is on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis. It’s more important than ever that we support those who are most vulnerable. ActionAid stands in solidarity with all those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. We recognise

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