ActionAid USA’s Post

Amid ongoing conflict, the Palestinian Youth Network is taking extraordinary steps to protect their communities from the deadly threat of unexploded ordnances in Gaza. Their work not only ensures safer spaces for civilians, but also highlights the critical role of youth in conflict zones. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCfuvGqs #GazaCrisis #YouthLeadership

Residents of Beirut are living in constant fear as violent attacks on the city have resumed. Communities are facing immense danger, with civilians bearing the brunt of the ongoing violence. ActionAid remains in solidarity with those impacted and urgently calls for immediate measures to protect civilians and bring an end to the violence. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMr75ySq #LebanonCrisis #HumanRights

This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we recognize the incredible work of the Indigenous Guard in Colombia, who are on the front lines protecting the páramo, a critical ecosystem that regulates water and supports biodiversity. 🌱 Their unwavering commitment to preserving their land highlights the essential role Indigenous communities play in global #climatejustice. Explore their powerful story and how they’re leading the fight against #climatechange 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWVxAKGe #IndigenousGuard #ClimateAction

"Developed countries’ coy talk of a “multilayered approach” to finance is code for their efforts to count loans and private investments towards the new climate finance goal. If they could, rich countries would probably like to count the sun, the moon, and grandpa’s old socks as climate finance too," says Teresa Anderson, ActionAid's #climatejustice lead, on the ministerial meeting on climate finance held yesterday in Baku, Azerbaijan. Read our full statement 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehxQ2_yC

During #NewYorkClimateWeek, over 80 activists took a powerful stand outside TIAA’s headquarters, demanding an end to investments that harm our planet and communities.✊ Black farmers from Phillips County, Arkansas, shared heartbreaking stories of pesticide exposure and the devastation caused by TIAA’s land grabs. Renowned activist Bill McKibben said, “There’s a hell of a lot of money here, and that money is being used badly.” Our senior policy analyst, Doug Hertzler, shares why the time for action is now and why TIAA must stop fueling climate destruction and injustice 👉 https://lnkd.in/egYknSHc #TIAAExposed #ClimateJustice #LandRights

As hospitals in Northern Gaza face forced evacuations, thousands of vulnerable lives are at immediate risk. ActionAid is calling for urgent international action to safeguard civilians, protect healthcare workers, and ensure that life-saving medical care continues. The situation is critical, and global intervention is needed now. Read our full statement here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d6WgpdvS #HumanRights #HealthcareCrisis #Gaza

The ongoing crisis in Gaza has taken an immense toll on women. Over the past 12 months, their resilience has been tested beyond measure as they navigate daily challenges of loss, insecurity, and trauma. Despite these challenges, they continue to lead and call for peace and justice. Read more about their experiences and the urgent need for support ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eqm2ZvFM #GazaCrisis #WomensRights #HumanitarianAid

“Women and girls in Palestine face unique and severe challenges as the devastating war in Gaza continues and violence in the West Bank escalates, yet amid these crises, they are showing remarkable resilience and emerging as trusted leaders in their communities. Their voices and perspectives must not be sidelined. It's time for local and international stakeholders to value the essential contribution of women by increasing funding to women-led organizations and ensuring women have a seat at the table when crucial decisions about Palestine and its future are being made.” - ActionAid Palestine's Advocacy & Communications Coordinator, Riham Jafari. Our new report, 'Agents of Change: The Role of Palestine’s Women-led Organizations in Crisis,' highlights how the ongoing #GazaCrisis and escalating violence in the West Bank is impacting Palestinian women and girls. Download and read the report to learn why we call for urgently increased funding for women-led organizations and their inclusion in peacebuilding and reconstruction processes 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4w6ggYR

It has been one year since October 7, 2023, and the toll remains devastating. Hostages still remain, thousands have been killed, and countless individuals are displaced, struggling to meet their most basic needs. In these challenging times, your support can help provide life-saving aid to those in urgent need. Please consider donating 👉 https://lnkd.in/eSppgkQ4 #GazaCrisis #HumanitarianAid

The devastation left by #HurricaneHelene is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to address climate #lossanddamage. Communities are struggling to rebuild, and the time to act is now. At ActionAid USA, we call for meaningful action to support those most affected by the climate crisis. Read our latest insight, written by our Senior Policy Analyst, Kelly Stone, on how we can ensure a fair and just response to climate disasters 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4F459M7 #climatejustice