Eid comes amid displacement and war for children in Lebanon and Gaza
18 March 2026
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News releases from 2026
All the latest breaking news, press releases and comment from ActionAid UK's media team.
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Humanitarian crisis deepens in Lebanon and Gaza, as fuel prices rise globally
11 March 2026
ActionAid is calling for urgent diplomatic action to halt the violence, and for sustained humanitarian support to ensure that communities already facing crisis are not pushed further into poverty and instability by the wider economic fallout of the war
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Tens of thousands forcibly displaced in Lebanon as regional escalation raises fears of wider war
5 March 2026
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Military escalation in Iran and across region puts millions at risk
4 March 2026
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Humanitarian organisations petition Israeli High Court as closure deadline approaches
24 February 2026
The clock is ticking on a large part of the humanitarian response sustaining civilians in the
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ActionAid UK appoints Joy Warmington as Chair to steer next phase of strategic transformation
26 January 2026
Joy’s appointment marks a significant milestone as ActionAid UK enters a new phase of strategic transformation, building on its commitment to feminist and anti-racist leadership
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ActionAid UK appoints Co-CEOs to lead next phase of feminist transformation
14 January 2026
Continue readingActionAid UK today announces the appointment of Hannah Bond and Taahra Ghazi as its permanent Co-Chief Executive Officers, following a competitive process led by Cadence Partners. They take up their roles in January 2026, as the organisation embarks on a new phase of feminist leadership and strategic transformation.