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Almost 1 million refugees live in Cox’s Bazar – and many of them are women and girls at risk of gender-based violence. But, with the support of ActionAid, training in vocational skills, community participation and leadership is helping them advocate for the needs of their community

International charity ActionAid has been working with women and young activists in refugee settlements who are advocating for their communities, fostering leadership skills and creating economic opportunities

Palestinian women unable to afford sanitary products as access to clean toilets limited

Hamas statement says talks over deal will continue after official earlier said Israel was rejecting demands to end offensive in Gaza

The UK has pledged more than £4 million to tackle the severe period poverty and humanitarian crisis for pregnant women and girls in Gaza.

Denial comes after Palestinian Red Crescent Society says hospital in Khan Younis is under attack; White House declines to give further details of response

With blocks on humanitarian aid deliveries, women and girls in Gaza are witnessing the most severe cases of period poverty.

Trade in locally produced seeds is proving a lifeline for families under threat from cost of living rises and devastating weather, says anti-hunger charity ActionAid

'There has to be a way to get the fuel in otherwise everything can stop tomorrow,' says one official