Gaza too malnourished to donate blood
2 August 2024
A hospital in northern Gaza is turning away blood donors despite a huge demand for supplies to help the sick and injured as volunteers are too malnourished.
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News releases from 2024
All the latest breaking news, press releases and comment from ActionAid UK's media team.
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The UK must halt all arms licenses to the Israeli government now
30 July 2024
The UK government has dithered once again, whilst tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are barely surviving, says Hannah Bond, co-CEO of ActionAid UK.
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We are outraged by attacks on Khadija girls' school in Gaza
27 July 2024
We are outraged by the devastating attack on Khadija girls' school in Gaza.
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Response to the UK dropping its legal challenge to the ICC
26 July 2024
Our response to the UK dropping its legal challenge to the ICC.
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Humanitarian workers in Gaza deliver life-saving aid against odds
25 July 2024
Humanitarian workers are still delivering life-saving aid in Gaza, despite perilous danger and critical supply shortages.
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We welcome historic Israel-oPt ICJ ruling
22 July 2024
We call on all UN member states to uphold the judgement of the court
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Restoring UNRWA funding is a welcome step
19 July 2024
ActionAid responds to UNRWA funding being restored in Gaza.
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We welcome the Gambian parliament upholding its ban on FGM/C
15 July 2024
ActionAid responds to The Gambia's vote in parliament on FGM/C.
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We are appalled the by devastating al-Mawasi attack in Gaza
13 July 2024
We are extremely concerned about the safety of our staff and partners in the area, some of whom we have not yet been able to make contact with.
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Gaza hospital issues urgent aid appeal amid injured patients influx
12 July 2024
Rise in injured patients arriving at Al-Awda Hospital following Gaza City attacks, as facility faces urgent need for medical supplies and fuel.
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