Oxfam GB

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The official account of Oxfam Great Britain. Oxfam is a global community of people who believe in a kinder, and radically better world, where everyone has the power to thrive not just survive.

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One year after its agreement, the ceasefire in Gaza is in name only. The genocide and suffering continues, with Israeli forces killing and injuring Palestinians daily, and ongoing blocks to the entry of lifesaving aid, medical supplies and other vital repair equipment and building materials.

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📢 Oxfam CEO, Richard Hawkes, met with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband to discuss priorities ahead of the UK’s G20 Presidency. We welcome opportunities to engage with the UK Government on urgent challenges facing people living in poverty. International cooperation is essential to meaningful progress.

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Stevie brings leadership experience in private, cooperative and public sectors, and a track record spanning business, media, international, retail and culture. She will succeed interim Co-Chairs Nana Afadzinu & Annie Hudson from 26 Nov. Thank you both for your unwavering focus on Oxfam's mission.

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We are delighted to announce the appointment of Stevie Spring CBE to Oxfam’s Chair of Trustees. As a lifelong champion of social purpose, Stevie has previously held some of the UK's most influential Chair positions, including at the British Council, Mind, and BBC Children in Need.

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“My name is Maysa Daw, I'm from Haifa, born and raised, and I'm a part of this song because I will not, and we should not be silent.” Palestinian artist Maysa Daw featuring on our track ‘(No More) Radio Silence’, blending music and spoken word into a powerful act of solidarity.

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"At a time when the UK is about to take over the Presidency of the G20, we should be leading the world in fighting the global threats of conflict, climate change and the challenges of extreme poverty and inequality. " [3/4]

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He added: “They were right. And we urge the current Conservative Party to do likewise. Their proposal to cut UK aid would leave all of us, globally and in the UK, paying a higher price in the future." [2/4]

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Richard Hawkes, Oxfam chief executive has responded to news the Conservative Party is proposing cuts to UK Aid: "The Conservative-led coalition government were strong supporters of the UK Aid budget and argued that maintaining a commitment to 0.7% gave Britain significant moral authority" [1/4]

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The UK Government called Somalia and South Sudan humanitarian priorities, then cut their aid anyway, aid that helps fund water and sanitation.

Don't let water fall through the cracks, sign our petition and hold the UK Government to what it said ➡️ bit.ly/4z4dmzg

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