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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · 4h

The ceasefire offers a fragile pause in the violence, but not an end to the crisis.

Donate to the Gaza Appeal using the link below to help deliver urgently-needed humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.

Donate here: bit.ly/4gehXoy

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · 5d

For the first time in two years, there is hope in Gaza.

The ceasefire has halted the bombs, but the people living there are still in urgent need of aid, including food, water, shelter and medicine.

You can help provide these by donating to our Gaza Appeal using the link below.

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · 6d

“After two years of genocide, with relentless bombardment, famine, and repeated displacement in Gaza, the ceasefire announcement brings cautious relief."

You can help deliver urgently-needed aid to the people of Gaza by donating to our Gaza Appeal 👉 bit.ly/4gehXoy

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · 6d

ActionAid response to Ceasefire announcement. More here: bit.ly/4h8hVkq

ActionAid response to Ceasefire announcement

This announcement: "Must be used as a springboard to end the Israeli genocide and unlawful occupation."

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · 7d

Two years on, ActionAid’s colleagues in Gaza call for a ceasefire now. More here: bit.ly/46TNk59

Two years on, ActionAid’s colleagues in Gaza call for a ceasefire now

Two years on, ActionAid’s colleagues and partners in Gaza demand a ceasefire now: “The world’s silence and inaction have been devastating”

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · 12d

ActionAid UK stands in solidarity with everyone facing discrimination and hate, and will continue to call on UK politicians to do all they can to combat this.

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · 12d

Such devastating acts of violence highlight the division being sown in our communities, including by right wing movements and politicians and comes after the recent far-right march in London and riots across the country targeting minoritised people.

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · 12d

We are appalled by the violence yesterday at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester. This took place during Yom Kippur, one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar. Our thoughts are with those directly affected and with the Jewish community.

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · 23d

Recognising Palestine is significant but UK must do more to stop genocide. More here: bit.ly/4nkcSiY

Recognising Palestine is significant but UK must do more to stop genocide

Recognising Palestine is a welcome and significant step, but it must come alongside tangible action to stop Gaza genocide, says co-CEO Hannah Bond

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · 28d

“It’s galling that our PM will roll out the red carpet for a President who has done so much to endanger gender equality & human rights around the world," said ActionAid UK co-CEO Hannah Bond, warning that the UK should hold the US govt to account instead of following in its footsteps. bit.ly/47SS79n

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · 29d

UK must act after UN inquiry finding of genocide in Gaza. More here: bit.ly/4mc0Fvf

UK must act after UN inquiry finding of genocide in Gaza

The UK must take decisive action now to bring about an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, says ActionAid UK co-CEO Hannah Bond

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Sep 12

45 humanitarian and civil society organisations today warn that Israel’s assault on Gaza City amounts to a death sentence.

Intensified Israeli military attacks and forced displacement orders are leaving families to risk death on the road or stay and face relentless bombardment. bit.ly/464ub1u

Aid agencies warn Israel’s assault on Gaza City is a ‘death sentence’

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Sep 11

Overseas aid cuts have removed billions in humanitarian support, fuelling a worldwide health crisis for women. Here in the BMJ, ActionAid UK calls for reform of the global finance system to improve the lives of women and girls in a post-aid future.
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UK and international aid cuts are fuelling a worldwide health crisis for women and girls

The inequitable global finance system must be reformed to work towards a post-aid future, writes Niki Ignatiou A pregnant woman shelters in a displacement camp without a midwife. A girl fleeing viol...

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Sep 10

‘Shameful’ for UK govt to meet Israeli President amid Gaza atrocities. More here: bit.ly/41J58hU

‘Shameful’ for UK govt to meet Israeli President amid Gaza atrocities

ActionAid UK reacts to UK government meeting President Isaac Herzog.

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Sep 9

While thousands of people are fleeing Gaza City in fear of Israeli attacks, one of ActionAid’s local partners, the Palestinian Development Women Studies Association, has chosen to remain.

You can help the PDWSA continue their vital work by donating to our Gaza Appeal here ➡️ bit.ly/4gehXoy

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Sep 9

Gaza City offensive threatens ActionAid partners and puts pregnant women at risk. More here: www.actionaid.org.uk/latest-news/...

Gaza City offensive threatens ActionAid partners and puts pregnant women at risk

Gaza City reoccupation threatens 50% of ActionAid local partners and puts starving pregnant women at extreme risk.

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Sep 8

Children are facing violence, battling hunger and being displaced in Gaza. But something else is being taken from them - their education.

Share this post if you believe no child should face having their future destroyed.

You can also donate to our Gaza Appeal using the link below.

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Sep 5

"[David Lammy]leaves behind a reckless record of enabling arms sales to an Israeli regime starving Gaza while reducing the UK’s aid budget to its lowest level since 1991. The new Foreign Sec must break with this govt’s disastrous course." ActionAid's statement on David Lammy's exit:
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Reckless Record”: ActionAid UK on David Lammy’s Foreign Secretary Exit

“Reckless Record”: ActionAid UK Responds to David Lammy’s Departure as Foreign Secretary.

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Sep 5

"In this earthquake, one of my daughters-in-law was killed and I have lost 8 grandchildren. All our animals were killed. We urgently need help; we have not received much support yet.” Afghanistan earthquake survivors tell of widespread devastation and loss. Full report: bit.ly/45ShrLf

Afghanistan earthquake survivors tell of widespread devastation and loss

Afghanistan earthquake survivors told ActionAid of their heartbreaking losses and urgent need for support.

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Sep 4

The devastating earthquake in Afghanistan has killed more than 1,400 people and left thousands injured and without shelter. ActionAid is working with local partners to deliver emergency aid to families in need. Please help us reach more people by donating to our appeal:

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Sep 4

The people of Gaza are being forced from their homes as Israel continues its assault on Gaza City. However many of the displaced people are malnourished, making leaving their homes even more dangerous.

Please support them by donating to our Gaza Appeal using the link below.

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Sep 1

"The drones are always there... like a punishment': A diary of daily life in Gaza"

Tasneem a humanitarian aid worker in Gaza shares
what day-to-day life is like for her in Deir al Balah.

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'The drones are always there... like a punishment': A diary of daily life in Gaza

Tasneem lives under Israeli siege. Through a series of voicenotes shared exclusively with Sky News, she records her daily struggle to get food - and the sound of deadly drones flying overhead.

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Aug 29

Amira, who is due to give birth in a month, has revealed the realities of living in a war zone as a pregnant woman.

Her experience is not unique.

You can help deliver urgently-needed aid including food and cooking fuel by donating to our Gaza Appeal using the link below.

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Aug 22

Famine in Gaza has been officially confirmed by the IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification).

You can help deliver supplies including food and fuel to people in Gaza who urgently need them by donating to our Gaza Appeal using the link below.

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Aug 22

Famine in Gaza a ‘deep stain on humanity’, says ActionAid UK co-CEO. More here: bit.ly/4fSTTZY

Famine in Gaza a ‘deep stain on humanity’, says ActionAid UK co-CEO

Taahra Ghazi, co-CEO of ActionAid UK, said: “That famine should be officially confirmed in Gaza for the first time by the IPC despite months of repeated warnings, and despite it being entirely prevent...

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