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The latest news and media releases from Oxfam Aotearoa

Oxfam unloading trays of water for displaced peoples in Gaza

Israel’s forced displacement orders in Lebanon may constitute grave breaches of International Humanitarian Law, say aid agencies.

The 136 forced displacement orders Israel imposed on 25 per cent of Lebanon during its 62 – day war were …
Larissisa pulls a small trolley filled with water bottles from Oxfam water points

Oxfam condemns Russia’s third large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in recent weeks

Ukrainians woke up to missile warnings and the sound of explosions today as Russia launched multiple attacks across the country …
A birds eye view reveals the vast expanse of flooded lands, providing crucial insights into the scale of the devastation.

Oxfam says: COP29 deal is a “global Ponzi scheme”

Responding to the COP29 climate finance agreement, in which rich countries agree to mobilize $300 billion a year to help …
Women in rural village at the Solomon Islands

COP29 must deliver more than “threadbare promises”

In response to the latest climate finance draft text at COP29, Oxfam International’s Climate Justice Lead, Safa’ Al Jayoussi, said:  “COP29 must do …
Climate activists Cynthia, Hilda, Marinel and Pavel at the Climate Justice Camp in Tanzania

Global climate activists rally at Baku’s Olympic stadium with bold “Pay Up!” message

Global climate activists today gathered at Baku’s Olympic stadium —the venue for the United Nations climate talks— to urge world …
Adriana in the Solomon Islands in front of her vegetable garden.

Billionaires emit more carbon pollution in 90 mins than the average person does

Fifty of the world’s richest billionaires on average produce more carbon through their investments, private jets and yachts in just …
Fidaa Shurrab stands in front of rubble in the Gaza strip.

Urgent global appeal: Defend UNRWA from Israeli ban and prevent catastrophic consequences for Palestinians

We call on world leaders to act urgently to protect UNRWA from the unprecedented and dangerous attacks it faces from …
Ameera walking on road in Gaza

Oxfam condemns killing of water engineers in Gaza

Oxfam condemns in the strongest terms the killing in Gaza today of four water engineers and workers from the Khuzaa …