Ruhi Loren Akhtar, a humanitarian worker of Bangladeshi descent from Newcastle, UK, has joined the Global Sumud Flotilla to deliver essential aid to Gaza and raise international awareness against the blockade. She joined the flotilla on September 18, uniting with activists from multiple countries to highlight the severe shortages of food, medicine, and other necessities in the region. Ruhi emphasized that staying silent in the face of injustice is not a solution, noting that Palestinians have long been deprived of basic rights such as food, water, land, security, and freedom of movement. Her organization has previously provided emergency aid to displaced and conflict-affected communities in Greece, Gaza, and elsewhere. The flotilla, intercepted by Israeli forces 129 kilometers off Gaza, included at least 201 passengers from countries including Spain, Italy, Turkey, and Malaysia. The initiative represents a global effort to deliver humanitarian aid and show solidarity with the people of Gaza.