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Oxfam reaction to the G20 Leaders’ communiqué

Responding to the publication today of the G20 Leaders’ communiqué, Oxfam Brazil’s Executive Director Viviana Santiago said: Oxfam welcomes the ground-breaking commitment by Canada and other G20 governments to cooperate on…

Oxfam reaction to Israel's banning of UNRWA

Humanitarian Assistance

In reaction to the Knesset passing a law banning UNRWA from operating in areas under Israel’s control, Sally Abi Khalil, Oxfam Regional Director in the Middle East and North Africa…

OXFAM RESPONDS TO LEBANON CRISIS

Conflict and War

Oxfam is responding to the escalating crisis in Lebanon, providing essential support to the hundreds of thousands of people who have been forced to flee as Israeli airstrikes bombard their…

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…

REACTION: West Bank Military Offensive

Conflict and War

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…

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

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…

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

Hunger

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,…

Oxfam reaction to the ICJ ruling on Israel's occupation of the Palestinian Territory

Conflict and War

Reacting to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on legal consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, Sally…

Oxfam reaction to the G7 communiqué

Advocacy in Canada

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…

Reaction to UNSC's Gaza ceasefire resolution

Conflict and War

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…

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

Conflict and War

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…

Oxfam reaction to Rafah evacuation order

Conflict and War

In reaction to Israel’s imminent invasion of Rafah, Sally Abi-Khalil, Oxfam’s Middle East and North Africa Regional Director said: “We are horrified by Israel’s order to evacuate around 100,000 people…

Oxfam reaction to the Global Report on Food Crises 2024

Hunger

Today’s “Global Report on Food Crises” (GRFC), led by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN), says that 281.6 million people across 59 countries are now experiencing acute hunger – 24…

Oxfam Canada Reacts to Budget 2024

Oxfam Canada welcomes the announcement today in Budget 2024 of $350 million over two years for international humanitarian assistance.  In a world of increasing conflicts and crises, Canada’s life-saving assistance…