Women’s basic needs are being neglected during conflict
In times of conflict, beyond the immediate losses of food, clean drinking water and safe living conditions, dignity is often one of the first things to be taken away – and no one feels this loss more
ActionAid’s response to the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon
As the Israeli attacks on Lebanon escalated in 2024, cities and villages across the country, including border towns and major urban centers, came under heavy bombardment, forcing thousands of families
As Lebanon ceasefire deadline looms, families are still reeling from Israeli forces’ attacks
Nearly 60 days after the conditional ceasefire in Lebanon came into effect, life is yet to return to normal for countless families uprooted by Israeli forces’ attacks.
The impact of displacement on social cohesion – and the bridges built by women and youth
Lebanon and its people have faced – and continue to weather – multifaceted challenges, from war to political instability, economic crises to the recent influx of displaced populations.
A lifelong feeling of displacement
When Israa* and her family were forced to flee their home in Tyre, South Lebanon, in the wake of attacks carried out by the Israeli forces with nothing but the clothes they were wearing that day, it
Sabine’s story: Turning personal experiences into meaningful action
“Are we going to survive? Will we be targeted? Are we going to be killed?”
These are the haunting questions Sabine Abiaad once asked her mother. Now in her forties, her teenage daughter and 12-year
