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Oxfam Press Releases

280 Press Releases

Published on July 4, 2024 - 15:11 GMT

Israel breaches International Humanitarian Law by forcing 250,000 Palestinians in Gaza into 'death trap' without food, water, ...

Israel’s latest evacuation order, calling for a quarter of a million people to leave Eastern Khan Younis, violates the Geneva Convention and is in breach of multiple provisions of International Humanitarian Law, because it has failed to provide safe …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on July 4, 2024 - 15:08 GMT

The EU Commission admits taxing wealth is gaining ground

Chiara Putaturo is available for interview. Read the new EU Annual Report on Taxation. Wealth taxation is covered in chapter 3.4 (pp. 87 to 99). The report estimates that the richest 0.001% of EU citizens (roughly 3,560 individuals) saw their wealth grow …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 25, 2024 - 15:00 GMT

Oxfam reaction to Zucman report to Brazil’s G20 Presidency on taxing the super-rich

Published today, economist Gabriel Zucman’s report ―due to be formally presented at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in July― sets out a proposal for a global standard on taxing the ultra-rich. In response, Oxfam International’ …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 25, 2024 - 14:51 GMT

Gaza hunger figures reflect “shameful failure” of global leaders: Oxfam

In response to the latest Global Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report published today, which warns that a high risk of famine persists across the Gaza Strip, Oxfam’s Regional Director for the Middle East, Sally Abi Khalil, said: “The …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 21, 2024 - 14:25 GMT

In ten worst-hit countries, increasing floods and drought have forced people to flee 8 million times last year – over twice that ...

Water-related disasters forced people to flee from their homes nearly eight million separate times in 10 of the world’s worst-hit countries last year, with many having to move multiple times – a 120% increase compared to a decade ago, said Oxfam today. On …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 14, 2024 - 23:19 GMT

Oxfam reaction to the G7 communiqué

Responding to the G7 communiqué published today, Oxfam International’s Head of Inequality Policy Max Lawson, said: “Talking about taxing the super-rich for the first time in their 50-year history was the thin silver lining in a big black cloud of G7 …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 13, 2024 - 15:56 GMT

Oxfam's reaction to the June UN Climate Meetings

In response to the outcome of the June UN Climate Meetings (SB60) in Bonn, Germany, Nafkote Dabi, Oxfam International’s Climate Change Policy Lead, said: “This year’s climate talks felt like treading water in a rising tide, with the world’s biggest …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 12, 2024 - 17:25 GMT

Reaction to UNSC's Gaza ceasefire resolution

In response to the UN Security Council’s ceasefire resolution, Oxfam’s Regional Director for the Middle East, Sally Abi Khalil, said: “After eight months of brutal war, it is a long overdue and promising step to see the Council speak with one voice …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 12, 2024 - 17:25 GMT

Less than 3% of G7 military spending could help end global hunger and solve Global South debt crisis

With funds equivalent to just 2.9 percent ($35.7 billion) of their combined annual military spending, Group of Seven (G7) countries could help end world hunger and solve the debt crisis in the Global South, reveals new Oxfam analysis ahead of the G7 Summit …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 10, 2024 - 14:59 GMT

Oxfam's reaction to Nuseirat operation that released four hostages and killed at least 274 Palestinians

In response to Israel’s operation in Nuseirat over the weekend, Oxfam’s Regional Director for the Middle East Sally Abi Khalil said: “We welcome the news that four hostages are back with their families after an eight month-long ordeal in captivity, under …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 10, 2024 - 09:53 GMT

EU election: now more than ever, people and the planet must come first

Europe faces a shift in the political landscape, marked by a rise of far-right and euro-sceptic political parties. While the next few weeks may see some political jostling, centrist parties are set to hold their majority. However, the European Parliament …

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Published on June 5, 2024 - 09:17 GMT

Famine risk increases as Israel makes Gaza aid response virtually impossible – Oxfam

It’s estimated that hundreds of commercial food trucks are entering daily via the Kerem Shalom crossing. Although important for increasing food availability in Gaza, the consignments include items like non-nutritious energy drinks, chocolate and cookies, …

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Published on June 5, 2024 - 09:17 GMT

Millions of migrant farm workers exploited in Europe’s fields, says Oxfam

Approximately 1 in 4 workers in Europe’s agriculture sector are migrants. Migrant workers face violence, long working hours, and routine underpayment. The new EU supply chains law, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, is a tool to …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on June 3, 2024 - 12:18 GMT

Oxfam reaction to WHO member states not reaching agreement on pandemic treaty

In response to World Health Organization (WHO) member states not reaching an agreement on a pandemic accord in time for the World Health Assembly this week, Oxfam International’s Health Policy Lead, Anna Marriott, said: “Negotiators have been working on …

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Published on May 31, 2024 - 23:05 GMT

Syrians need full-scale aid, not meagre measures says Oxfam

Reacting to donor pledges made at the Brussels conference on Syria today, Oxfam in Syria Country Director, Moutaz Adham, said: "While we welcome the pledges made today, the discussion remains far removed from the harsh realities Syrians face. …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on May 31, 2024 - 21:09 GMT

New crossing points and ‘floating dock’ are cosmetic changes, as humanitarian access disintegrates in Gaza, warn aid agencies

As Israeli attacks intensify on Rafah, the unpredictable trickle of aid into Gaza has created a mirage of improved access while the humanitarian response is in reality on the verge of collapse, warn 20 aid agencies. The latest Israeli attacks on a …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on May 27, 2024 - 12:47 GMT

Oxfam reaction to the G7 communiqué

In response to the communiqué published following today’s meeting of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, Oxfam International’s Tax Policy Lead, Susana Ruiz, said: “That conversations about taxing the super-rich are happening at the G7 and G20 …

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Published on May 24, 2024 - 21:14 GMT

Reaction to ICJ court ruling on South Africa seeking an emergency halt to Israel’s offensive in Rafah

“Oxfam welcomes the ICJ’s order as a critical intervention to stop Israel’s military onslaught on Rafah, which has displaced more than 800,000 people, and an affirmation of the right to life of the Palestinian people. “Israel’s relentless bombardment of …

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Published on May 23, 2024 - 16:49 GMT

Recognition of the State of Palestine by Spain, Ireland and Norway “a landmark decision” that must transcend symbolism - Oxfam

In reaction to Spain, Ireland and Norway recognizing the State of Palestine, Sally Abi Khalil, Oxfam Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa said: “This recognition is a landmark decision and other countries must follow suit. It is a …

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Published on May 17, 2024 - 17:58 GMT

Media advisory: Oxfam and cocoa farmers at World Cocoa Conference in Brussels

Oxfam experts, together with cocoa farmers, will be at the World Cocoa Conference in Brussels (21-24 April), taking place against a backdrop of unprecedented production shortfalls and skyrocketing cocoa prices, which topped $11,000 per metric ton for the …

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