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“When I can’t get sanitary pads, I feel ashamed and uncomfortable.” ActionAid hears from women as millions struggle to access menstrual products and hygiene education. 

On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, ActionAid has heard from women and girls who, especially in humanitarian emergencies

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ActionAid Statement on the Atrocious Attack in West Rafah

We are outraged and heartbroken by the recent attacks in West Rafah

Thousands evacuated as Bangladesh braces for severe Cyclone Remal

ActionAid is concerned about and closely monitoring the developing situation of Cyclone Remal, which is expected to make landfall in Bangladesh around midnight on 26 May.

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Response to the ICJ’s announcement that Israel must halt its military actions

Responding to the ICJ’s announcement that Israel must halt its military actions in Rafah, southern Gaza, ActionAid said: 

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PRESS STATEMENT -UPDATE THE NATION ON ASSET RECOVERY AND MANAGEMENT PLAN

PRESS STATEMENT -UPDATE THE NATION ON ASSET RECOVERY AND MANAGEMENT PLAN.

The government should inform the nation on how much has been recovered from corruption acts and develop a comprehensive plan

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ActionAid Welcomes ICC’s Steps Towards Accountability and Justice

ActionAid welcomes the recent statement by ICC Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan

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Urgent appeal: Al-Awda Hospital in Gaza is under attack

ActionAid, a partner of Al-Awda Hospital in Jabalia, Gaza

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World leaders fail to act as Israeli invasion of Rafah worsens

Despite repeated calls on Israel from heads of state,

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ActionAid’s partner organisation in Rafah forced to halt services after staff displaced, as humanitarian operations reach breaking point 

Aid workers in Rafah are working against the odds to keep providing life-saving support to people in need, despite facing a level of danger that is unprecedented even within humanitarian emergencies,

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Afghanistan floods are double tragedy for families, says ActionAid

As the death toll from flash floods in northern Afghanistan rose past 300 on Sunday, ActionAid