Organisation: ActionAid Ireland

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<p>Palestinians mourn relatives killed in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, at a hospital morgue in Deir al-Balah, on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Picture: Abdel Kareem Hana/AP</p>

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Karol Balfe: We cannot become complacent about suffering in Gaza

As Gaza experiences one of its deadliest and bloodiest weeks since the start of the war nine months ago, we must not allow complacency to set in. This horror must stop

<p>Last year saw the largest annual reduction in emissions from electricity generation, dropping by 21.6%. File Picture: PA</p>

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Decline in Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions not enough to hit targets

<p>ActionAid Ireland criticised what it said was 'confusion' over the Government plan to evict mothers and children with international protection from direct provision accommodation by Friday. File picture</p>

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Call for eviction exemption for single parents in direct provision ahead of Friday deadline

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'Heartbreaking': Miscarriages at Gaza hospital rise due to stress, lack of food and injuries

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Palestinian ambassador to Ireland thanks Irish government for 'recognition of our rights'

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Humanitarian agencies warn of 'unspeakable suffering' inflicted on people in Gaza

Karol Balfe: The US must end arms sales to Israel

The ActionAid and Allies Ceasefire Now day of action on Thursday is a chance for people to mobililse in global solidarity and to demand accountability from governments involved in the arms trade

Tue, 30 Apr, 2024

'The world needs to wake up': Irish aid worker describes 'devastating' Gaza situation

An Irish aid worker has said that the world "needs to wake up" following further deadly Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. ActionAid Ireland chief executive Karol Balfe said aid in the area is "desperately" needed, with thousands at risk of famine.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

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Letters to the Editor: Summer time and the livin' is easy...

The days are getting longer, today is the spring equinox, and the clocks spring forward next week. For one reader, the extra daylight can't come soon enough

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Palestinians gather to receive aid outside an UNRWA warehouse in Gaza City

Famine in Gaza is almost here. The world needs to act now

All of Gaza is at risk of acute food shortages — and the report confirms that unless there is urgent intervention, the south of Gaza will be suffering famine by July

Mon, 18 Mar, 2024

Letters to the Editor: Three key questions Leo Varadkar should ask Joe Biden

During his St Patrick's Day visit to the US, Action Aid is urging the Taoiseach to challenge US president Joe Biden about Gaza

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024

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Women do twice as much unpaid care and housework as men, study finds

ActionAid Ireland warns of a wide gender pay gap and an even wider gender pension gap for women in older age

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Majority of full-time female carers experience economic hardship — report

The report, published today, highlights how levels of poverty and discrimination are higher for marginalised groups of women in Ireland.

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

Cop28: Agreement reached on the need to get away from fossil fuel use

It is the first time in the history of the 28 Cop summits that fossil fuel reduction has been mentioned in the final agreement of 198 countries from around the world

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

Calls for Irish Government to support global Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

A Dáil motion calling for TDs to support a global treaty on ending fossil fuel expansion should be supported if Ireland is serious about its climate commitments, environmental groups have said.

Wed, 13 Dec, 2023

Hundreds killed in Israeli attack on Gaza Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital

Nothing and nobody has been spared the carnage in Gaza

The lack of political resistance to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is both bizarre and baffling, writes Karol Balfe

Mon, 04 Dec, 2023

Letter to the Editor: Maintain Ireland’s continued commitment to helping world's most vulnerable

Ireland has a reputation of punching above its weight in terms of foreign policy and international cooperation, thanks in no small part to our long-standing commitment to global development. This is something we must continue to cherish and preserve.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Aid agencies demand Ireland take more refugees

A coalition of aid agencies and rights organisations has said the Government must significantly increase the number of refugees it has indicated it will take in.

Thu, 10 Sep, 2015

VIDEO: ActionAid Ireland launches ’Safe Cities for Women’ campaign

Human rights organisation, ActionAid Ireland, has unveiled a new video to launch its ’Safe Cities for Women in Ireland’ campaign.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2014

Every Child campaign launched today

ActionAid Ireland ambassador Sharon ní Bheolain helped launch the ‘Every Child’ campaign today.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2011

Robinson in plea over global food crisis

Former President Mary Robinson today warned world leaders that they have an obligation to tackle the global food crisis.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2008

Students raise hands in show of support for the education of girls

PUPILS around the country tried to get into the record books yesterday to help those not lucky enough to have any schooling.

Thu, 10 Apr, 2003