Press releases and statements

Voluntary schemes cost lives in lower income countries – the UK must legislate to ensure private lenders cannot prioritise profits over people.

On 30 January, an Israeli ban on UNRWA’s operations in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory is due to come into effect.

Fighting in DRC has seen new areas taken by M23 rebels, encircling Goma and taking control of parts of the city.

CAFOD statement on the news that, according to the US and Hamas, a temporary ceasefire deal has been reached.

Behind the fanfare and out of sight of most fans, Saudi Arabia will rely heavily on the work of migrant workers to host the men's football World Cup in 2034.

The Syria INGO Regional Forum warns of spiralling humanitarian consequences following the recent surge in conflict in Syria.

The ceasefire announcement between Hezbollah and Israel means that over 1 million people who have been displaced by the conflict can begin to return to their homes.

One thousand days ago, the life of every Ukrainian changed in an instant when Russian troops invaded their country.

We welcome the announcement from the Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, of this much-needed UK aid surge for the people of Sudan in what is the largest and most neglected humanitarian crisis of our time.

Elizabeth Funnell, Country Programme Representative for the Middle East, comments on the news that Israel’s parliament has voted to ban the work of the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA.