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Oxfam Press Releases

369 Press Releases

Published on September 19, 2024 - 09:52 GMT

Reaction to UNGA’s overwhelming support for implementing the ICJ's opinion on the illegality of Israel’s occupation

In response to the UNGA’s overwhelming support for a resolution providing a roadmap to implement the International Court of Justice’s recent opinion on the illegality of Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territory, Oxfam’s Middle East and North Africa …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 10, 2024 - 11:30 GMT

Taxes on everyday Europeans bring in 13 times more revenue than taxes on wealth

Tax rates on the richest Europeans and largest corporations decreased in the last decades while tax rates on consumption and labour increased. Over 300,000 Europeans signed a petition asking the EU to tax the richest. Taxes that disproportionately affect …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 10, 2024 - 11:30 GMT

Apple tax ruling: EU tax havens’ love affair with multinationals exposed

Today, the European Court of Justice ruled that Ireland illegally provided state aid to Apple through a tax deal which upholds the European Commission’s 2016 decision. As a result, Apple must now pay back €13 billion in unpaid taxes. In response, Chiara …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 5, 2024 - 14:04 GMT

Oxfam responds to severe flooding in Bangladesh that has left millions of people stranded

The floods have damaged over 350,000 hectares of crops, threatening food security in the coming months. With 1.1 million people still without electricity, the disruption to communication networks continues to pose significant challenges. Nazrul Islam, a …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on September 5, 2024 - 14:04 GMT

Risk of disease outbreak rises as Bangladesh floods devastate sanitation infrastructure - Oxfam

The Bangladesh floods which started last week and are the worst in recent history, have affected around 5.8 million people. With sanitation facilities, infrastructures, homes, and agricultural lands extensively damaged, communities need immediate and …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 28, 2024 - 15:10 GMT

Oxfam reaction to Israel's raids on West Bank refugee camps

In reaction to today’s Israeli raids across West Bank refugee camps, Oxfam MENA Regional Director Sally Abi Khalil said: "The latest Israeli military offensive in the West Bank overnight is deeply concerning, resulting in numerous possible violations …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 26, 2024 - 07:02 GMT

The Invisible Heroine: The Yemeni Female Humanitarian Leading the Way

Rehabilitation of Al-Silah market under German Federal ministry for economic cooperation and development / Creter Aden/Oxfam in partnership with Tadamon/2022 photo credit: Ayman Fuad Khadijah dreams of local organizations leading humanitarian efforts as …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 23, 2024 - 09:14 GMT

In Sekota, Three Goats Changed Everything for Wirqa Bere—'I’m Planning to Breed Them, Raise the Kids, and Sell Them to Support My ...

Under the dark skies of Sekota, where the threat of rain looms over the dusty market, amidst the vibrant chatter and bleating of goats, Wirqa Bere, a 20-year-old single mother from the nearby community of Birbir, stands with renewed hope. Holding her …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 22, 2024 - 16:03 GMT

Gaza: New Israeli orders force thousands in Deir al-Balah to flee again, and disrupt last aid hub

New displacement orders issued by Israeli authorities have forced another mass movement of families and humanitarian workers from areas in Deir al-Balah - one of the only remaining areas in the occupied Gaza Strip with essential infrastructure and …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 22, 2024 - 05:38 GMT

Interview with Gezahegn Kebede(PhD)

On this World Humanitarian Day, we pause to honor the dedication and courage of those who work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of others in the face of adversity. Ethiopia, a country rich in history and culture, has also faced significant challenges …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 19, 2024 - 23:52 GMT

A Diary from a Humanitarian Worker in Syria: Bearing Witness to a Forgotten Crisis

Our team drove through Harasta today, a town near the capital of Damascus that has witnessed heavy destruction. The scene of buildings with their roofs collapsed to the ground had become all too familiar. Piles of rubble stretch as far as the eye can see, …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 18, 2024 - 16:01 GMT

DRC: Oxfam responds to Mpox outbreak in Equateur as it reaches alarming levels

Working closely with the national authorities and partners, Oxfam aims to support approximately 80,000 people across Mbandaka, Bikoro, Bolenge, Tondo, and Ingende with hygiene and prevention awareness, clean water and sanitation, while strengthening …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 16, 2024 - 09:04 GMT

Leaving no one behind: stories of resilience from Ukraine’s “Rokada”

Tetiana Rostovska, 30, is the head of the department on prevention of gender-based violence at “Rokada” “If you compare me before and after the 2022 invasion, I surprisingly feel much stronger professionally,” says Tetiana, “I had a serious post-crisis …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 16, 2024 - 08:32 GMT

Stepping up against gender-based violence: the story of Oleksandra from Ukraine’s “Rokada”

Oleksandra’s work with youth includes visiting colleges and vocational schools. These are usually located in small towns and villages, further away from large cities. In rural areas, access to educational activities is limited, and young people don’t get …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 8, 2024 - 17:21 GMT

Amitabh Behar named Oxfam International’s Executive Director

Behar said: “I embark on this new chapter acutely aware of the global and interconnected challenges we face in our world today. We require urgent action built on new solidarities, new imaginations, and new dreams to deliver a more equal and sustainable …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 8, 2024 - 17:21 GMT

Humanitarian organizations call for immediate release of detained colleagues in Yemen

After two months of no contact, CARE International, Oxfam and Save the Children are repeating their calls for immediate access to staff detained by authorities in northern Yemen and for their immediate and unconditional release. At least 18 staff …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on July 30, 2024 - 09:09 GMT

South Sudan: People in Pibor County resort to eating wild vegetables as hunger crisis deepens

Together, these factors forced South Sudan's currency to plummet and triggered the highest real food inflation since independence (164%) according to the World Bank, making it harder for people to access food. The prices of staple foods such as wheat, …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on July 26, 2024 - 02:30 GMT

Oxfam reaction to the Rio de Janeiro G20 Ministerial Declaration on International Tax Cooperation: “this is serious global ...

Responding to the Rio de Janeiro G20 Ministerial Declaration on International Tax Cooperation published today, Oxfam International’s Tax Policy Lead Susana Ruiz, said: "This is serious global progress —for the first time in history, the world’s …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on July 25, 2024 - 16:43 GMT

OXFAM REACTION TO THE UN STATE OF FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION REPORT 2024

In reaction to the UN's 2024 edition of “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” (SOFI) report, which showed that one out of 11 people in the world, and one out of every five in Africa, may have faced hunger in 2023, Eric Munoz, Oxfam’s …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on July 25, 2024 - 16:43 GMT

Top 1 percent bags over $40 trillion in new wealth during past decade as taxes on the rich reach historic lows

The richest 1 percent have amassed $42 trillion in new wealth over the past decade, nearly 34 times more than the entire bottom 50 percent of the world’s population, according to new analysis by Oxfam today ahead of the third meeting of G20 Finance …

Distribution channels: Human Rights

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