Australian Council for International Development’s Post

Today marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia, an important reminder to advocate and stand up for LGBTQI+ rights across the globe.  “It is dangerous to assume there is steady progress on LGBTQIA+ rights around the world, as we have seen anti-rights movements gain prominence in recent years – and new laws introduced that discriminate against LGBTQIA+ people,” said Dr Alex Edney-Browne, Policy and Government Relations Lead at ACFID.                                        Read our media release here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gMvYmYEg #IDAHOBIT #IDAHOBIT2024, #EqualityForAll #StopHomophobia

📊 Have you already read the 2024-2025 Federal Budget ACFID Analysis? We delved into Australia’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget, aiming to contextualize budget announcements and offer valuable insights into emerging trends and changes. Find it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gKqhhqp6

ICYMI 👇 our analysis of the 2024-2025 Budget and the implications for Australia's development and humanitarian assistance. #Budget2024

The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID), the peak body for international development and humanitarian action, acknowledges the importance of new funding for climate initiatives in the Pacific and for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in this budget. However, the lack of new funds to respond to soaring global humanitarian crises is disappointing. ACFID will unpack the budget for our members on Thursday 16th May from 2:00-3:30pm. Read our media release 👉 https://lnkd.in/em4bFNdq Read our analysis 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewgyBJ7J #Budget2024

ACFID welcomes Australia's support for recognition of Palestine at the UN General Assembly last night. As we said in our statement sent to Government on Thursday, Australia has to be on the right side of history in regards to the Palestinian peoples' human right to self determination.   We remain deeply concerned about the closure of the Rafah crossing and its impact on the provision of humanitarian assistance in Gaza. It is essential that this crossing opens and humanitarian access enters Gaza unimpeded. Read our media release here: https://lnkd.in/gwuyj4sS

The Safer World for All campaign, a coalition between ACFID and Micah Australia is making the case for an increase to Australia's aid budget in an increasingly complex world. Check out the video below for more information

Each year that the Australian Government does not permanently increase it, the Humanitarian Emergency Fund (HEF) will decline in real terms. This is despite a significant increase in humanitarian need across the world. It's time for Australia to pay its fair share of humanitarian funding, starting with doubling the HEF.