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PRESS RELEASE: Billionaires amassed more wealth in January than poorest third of humanity owns oxfam.org.uk/mc/4r9q8g/

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"Water supplies are at 7 percent of pre-conflict levels as Israel’s bombing of the besieged enclave destroyed water and sanitation infrastructure" - from @oxfaminternational.bsky.social's latest water and sanitation assessment 👉 oxfam.org.uk/mc/8x76ao/ www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/...

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Despite the economy, climate and conflict crises globally, billionaire wealth surged three times faster in 2024, with five individuals now on track to be trillionaires within a decade. Read the @fashionroundtable.bsky.social piece here ⤵️ fashionroundtable.substack.com/p/the-race-f...

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@oxfamgb.bsky.social found in North #Gaza and Rafah governorates, people have access to less than 7 per cent of water than before the escalation - this amounts to just 5.7 litres a day per person, barely enough for a single toilet flush. www.morningstaronline.co.uk/article/isra...

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MEDIA REACTION: Ukrainian agency toward peace must be honored and preserved. "Russia’s invasion breached international law and its act of aggression must not be rewarded," said @oxfaminternational.bsky.social's Nicola Bay. www.oxfam.org/en/press-rel...

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💌 Looking for the perfect Valentine’s gift? 🌍 How about a livable planet? This month of love, let’s break up with fossil fuels and collectively call for a just energy transition. Sign the petition: makerichpolluterspay.org/take-part/

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"Rebuilding water and sanitation is vital for Gaza to have a path to normalcy after 15 months of horror. "The ceasefire must hold, and fuel and aid must flow so that Palestinians can rebuild their lives," - @oxfaminternational.bsky.social's Clémence Lagouardat. www.newarab.com/news/rubio-t...

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REACTION: @oxfamgb.bsky.social echoes call to end “oligarchic rule” at Vatican tax justice summit In full 👉 oxfam.org.uk/mc/y2u5d4/ #Vaticantaxjusticesummit #tax

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Oxfam is looking for 9000 festival volunteers this summer. thefestivals.uk/oxfam-volunt... #Glastonbury #festival #summer #volunteer

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Oxfam is deeply saddened by the death of 2 colleagues in #SouthSudan, killed in an armed robbery in Moto, Jonglei State. We offer our deepest condolences to the familles of Gatdet Nhial Jock and Manyal Gatjek Kueth and to their colleagues at Oxfam in South Sudan and members of the local community. ⬇

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"We are thrilled to offer people unrivalled access to volunteer with Oxfam at more festivals than ever before this summer." - Michael Lever, Oxfam's Head of Festivals and Events. www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2012... #Glastonbury #festivals #volunteer

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Scottish Ministers have announced they're seeking views on Council Tax reform. We’ve already had nearly two decades of dilly-dallying: instead of more discussions and delays it’s time for Ministers to start delivering by laying out a roadmap to real reform #TaxJusticeScotland

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PRESS RELEASE: Festivals on a budget: Oxfam offers ‘unrivalled’ volunteering opportunities at more festivals than ever this summer Read in full here ➡️ www.oxfam.org.uk/media/press-...

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"Dismantling #USAID is a callous, destructive political power play that will have deadly consequences for millions of people." - @oxfamamerica.bsky.social's CEO, when asked about the Trump administration's decision to undercut USAID.

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In 2019, @oxfaminternational.bsky.social's analysis showed that unpaid care work done by women across the globe was valued at $10.8tn (£8.8tn). www.theguardian.com/global-devel... #unpaidcarers #inequality

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DIARY: Oxfam's media calendar with stories & reports for February and March 2025. Please get in touch with the relevant contact if you’d like more info or contact the duty press officer on: +44 7748 761999 (calls, no texts) / [email protected] 👉https://oxfam.org.uk/media/media-calendar/

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According to an @oxfaminternational.bsky.social report, the richest one per cent of the world’s population are responsible for more than twice as much carbon pollution each year as the poorest 50 per cent of humanity. theconversation.com/the-impact-o...

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There’s a break in the bombardment in Gaza. But it’s not the time for world leaders' silence. The UK gvmt must call for a permanent ceasefire, demand the flow of aid and advocate for justice for Palestinians. Sign the petition: bit.ly/4hmgn5z Donate: bit.ly/GazaLebanon__appeal

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"The situation in #DRC, especially in #Goma is so serious." - Oxfam's Dr Manenji Mangundu tells @bbcworldservice.bsky.social about Oxfam's emergency response, to help thousands of people displaced by the conflict.

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How your wardrobe has used more than 600,000 litres of water. inews.co.uk/news/environ...

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REACTION: @oxfamgb.bsky.social responds to today's #HighCourt ruling confirming it will hear a case against the UK Government for its decision to allow the sale of some arms to Israel. In full ➡️ oxfam.org.uk/mc/q2rh4z/

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Amid intensifying conflict in Goma, eastern #DRCongo , thousands are on the move, urgently needing food, water, and supplies. On the ground Drissa Fadiga, Oxfam in DRC Security Advisor, shares real time updates. ⬇ @oxfaminternational.bsky.social youtu.be/TW3uiYaxALY

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Oxfam DRC Country Director available for interviews on the humanitarian situation in #DRC Thousands of people in eastern #DRC are on the move and need food & water. If you would like to arrange an interview with Manenji please contact 07584 265077 or [email protected]

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“Once I heard, I cried for everything we have endured in the past 15 months.” Ghada, from the Oxfam team in Gaza, reflects on the loss and destruction suffered in her reaction to the pause in hostilities. Donate today: bit.ly/GazaLebanon__appeal

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The world is now on track for at least five trillionaires within a decade. That and other shocking findings in @oxfamgb.bsky.social's Takers Not Makers report ➡️ oxfam.org.uk/mc/pdv3pn/ #wealth #trillionaires #superrich

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REACTION: Oxfam says the Government’s new UK climate plan is a step in the right direction but they must go further & clarify how they will deliver the UK’s low-carbon future and build a fairer and more equal world in the process oxfam.org.uk/mc/xis5wv/ #Climate #UKGovernment #carbon

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"Israel has completely failed to improve humanitarian conditions, disregarding international law and systematically preventing life-saving aid from getting in." - @oxfamgb.bsky.social's Bushra Khalidi #Gaza #humanitarian www.newarab.com/news/survey-...

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PRESS RELEASE: Catastrophic escalation of humanitarian crisis in Democratic Republic of Congo as fighting resumes - Oxfam oxfam.org.uk/mc/8ywzee #Goma #DRC

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