So heartbroken by this. Can't imagine the pain of making this decision as a family.

We condemn in the strongest terms the bombing of a Gaza hospital, an egregious violation of international humanitarian law. Civilians must be protected. KBalfe RTÉ News rte.ie/news/world/202…

"Let’s not forget the devastating human toll of this conflict. Humanity can and must do better." Read today's opinion piece by KBalfe in TheJournal.ie thejournal.ie/readme/gaza-hu…

My colleague Soraida from ActionAidPalestine talking powerfully with RTÉ Katie Hannon about the horrific experience for pregnant women in Gaza. She talks beautifully about being a light in these dark times ActionAid Ireland ActionAid rte.ie/radio/podcasts…

"We need international protection for civilians. Our situation is extremely difficult. Beyond your imagination.” Devastating first-hand accounts from our colleagues in Gaza in today's Irish Independent ActionAid m.independent.ie/world-news/mid…

“I was born in Gaza, I have been in Gaza 42 years. This is our land ... We are displaced now, homeless, where can we go? My flat, my house, they destroyed everything.” Our colleague Samah Kassab tells Jack Power in today's The Irish Times ActionAid irishtimes.com/world/middle-e…

A heartbreaking testimony from a doctor working in the emergency room of a hospital in Gaza.

Due to the crisis in Gaza, ActionAidPalestine colleagues were not able to attend UN Women's Women, Peace and Security week in person. However, their message will still be heard! ActionAid 🚨 Listen to Soraida Hussein-Sabbah's powerful words now 🚨

“My children are screaming all night, while there is bombing on us. I am pregnant. On the 28th of the month, I am supposed to give birth, I will have a caesarean section. Where should I go?" Somaya, a pregnant mother, is sheltering in a school in central Gaza.

Absolute horror. It's just beyond belief that the world is letting this happen #CeasefireNOW

#COP28 is starting this Thursday, it is an opportunity to finally take real action on climate change. Read our top five asks here: actionaid.ie/actionaid-irel…

Banks and investment funds in the global north are still investing trillions in fossil fuel exploration in the global south. Here is the devastating impact on communities in Nigeria.

Read more about how banks and investment funds are continuing to fuel the climate crisis and cause devastation in communities like Obaro's. actionaid.ie/climate-crisis…

"Every year there is great expectation in the build-up to COP, with disappointing outcomes. This year has to be different. Time is running out." Read today's letter by KBalfe in the The Irish Times irishtimes.com/opinion/letter… ActionAid

What we want from COP: ⚖️Agreement on how the #LossAndDamage Fund will be funded, will work & be distributed 🗑️An end to the fossil fuel era 💸Scaling up of climate finance 👩‍🌾Prog on Agriculture and Food Security talks about real solutions eg agroecology irishexaminer.com/opinion/yourvi…

There’s a lot of focus on the COP presidency’s ties to fossil fuels. But many countries claiming to be climate champions- US, Canada, Norway, Australia and the UK - are accelerating approval for new fossil fuel projects themselves.

Watch KBalfe on the TonightVMTV show describing the unimaginable humanitarian situation in #Gaza and the heartbreaking choices that families are having to make. ActionAid ActionAidPalestine

Tomorrow morning the government has the opportunity to take real and concrete action on #FossilFuelPhaseOut by supporting the motion on Increasing Fossil Fuel Divestment. 🙏Please write to your local TD today to demand action: friendsoftheearth.ie/act/support-fo…

"Instead of taking us closer to a fossil-free future, this draft takes a giant step backwards" KBalfe on the latest COP draft on Fossil Fuels. irishtimes.com/environment/cl… The Irish Times

We are delighted to see the support for Thomas Pringle motion on Increasing Fossil Fuel Divestment in the Dáil today! Ireland has the opportunity to be world leaders in the #FossilFuelPhaseOut