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“Enough is enough, the world cannot continue to watch as the war on Gaza continues to put millions of lives at risk,” say civil society activists at the UN CSO Conference

“Enough is enough, the world cannot continue to watch as the war on Gaza continues to put millions of lives at risk,” say civil society activists at the UN CSO Conference

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“We are calling urgently on the international community to act”: Rafah residents plunged into fear and panic as attacks intensify and a full-scale invasion looms 

People in Rafah have been left terrified and panicked as airstrikes on the city intensify, thousands flee, and aid delivery is disrupted.

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How Barclays' continuous destructive funding is pushing our climate to the brink

Barclays is Europe’s leading financier of fossil fuels globally and the largest fossil fuel financier in Africa

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ActionAid reacts to the recent upsurge in violence in Haiti

Reacting to the recent upsurge in violence in Haiti’s capital

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ActionAid is gravely concerned about the intensified attack on Rafah"

"We are gravely concerned that the intensified attack on Rafah has led to the closure of all aid routes into Gaza.

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ActionAid statement on Rafah evacuation order

Reacting to the news of the Israeli Forces’ evacuation order for 1.5 million displaced people in Rafah

ActionAid reacts the resignation of HSBC’s chief executive Noel Quinn

Reacting to news of the resignation of HSBC’s chief executive Noel Quinn, ActionAid International’s Global Lead on Climate Justice Teresa Anderson, said:

“HSBC is in the climate spotlight for its

Your funding of climate-wrecking projects is robbing us of livelihoods and homes, communities tell global banks as AGM season kicks off

As major global banks Barclays, HSBC, and Citibank hold their Annual General Meetings (AGMs)

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After 200 days of crisis, Gaza is becoming a graveyard for women and girls, says ActionAid 

As the crisis in Gaza passes its 200th day, ActionAid is warning that Gaza is becoming a graveyard for women and girls. At least 70% of the more than 34,000 people killed