All the latest breaking news, press releases and comment from ActionAid UK's media team.
9 June 2026
It’s time for the UK government to impose a comprehensive ban on trade and investment with all illegal settlements, and a review and suspension of the UK-Israel Trade and Partnership Agreement
Continue reading4 June 2026
“Each day I worry about how I will provide the next meal for my family,” women reveal economic toll of Ebola outbreak.
Continue reading26 May 2026
1 in 3 people in Ituri believe Ebola is not real, as myths and misinformation hamper containment efforts.
21 May 2026
ActionAid is urging the international community and local authorities to commit resources immediately to support community-led responses
Continue reading20 May 2026
ActionAid responds as the UK government announces a new international coalition to tackle violence against women and girls, and publishes its new strategic framework on women and girls
Continue reading18 May 2026
ActionAid is calling for an urgent, coordinated response to protect vulnerable populations already facing the devastating impacts of prolonged armed conflict, displacement and insecurity.
Continue reading30 April 2026
Israeli parliament’s cruel and discriminatory death penalty law requires concrete UK action.
Continue reading30 April 2026
Reacting to the just-ended Santa Marta conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels, Teresa Anderson, Global Lead on Climate Justice at ActionAid International, said:
Continue reading28 April 2026
ActionAid backs landmark call by the Global South for a binding fossil fuel phase-out treaty at Santa Marta conference.
Continue reading17 April 2026
An ActionAid spokesperson said:
“Today’s announcement of a ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon may bring a moment of desperately needed relief. But Lebanon should have never been excluded from initial ceasefire arrangements to begin with.