Oxfam Press Releases

• Published on September 23, 2024 - 15:20 GMT

  

  World’s top 1% own more wealth than 95% of humanity, as “the shadow of global oligarchy hangs over UN General Assembly,” says ...

    Over a third of world’s biggest 50 corporations —worth $13.3 trillion— now run by a billionaire or has a billionaire as a principal shareholder. Global South countries own just 31 percent of global wealth, despite being home to 79 percent of global …

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• Published on September 19, 2024 - 09:53 GMT

  

  UN Security Council casts nearly all vetoes last decade on Syria, Palestine and Ukraine, robbing opportunities for peace

  The UN Security Council (UNSC) is failing people living in conflict, with Russia and the United States particularly responsible for abusing their veto power which is blocking progress toward peace in Ukraine, Syria, and the Occupied Palestinian Territory …

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• Published on September 19, 2024 - 09:53 GMT

  

  Media Advisory: Oxfam and partners at UNGA79

  A few highlights from Oxfam's agenda at UNGA (all times in EST):  Thursday, September 19: Oxfam will publish a report titled,“Vetoing Humanity,” which highlights how the five UN Security Council Permanent Member States’ (P5) have abused the veto and …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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, …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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 …

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• 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, …

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