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COP29 must deliver more than “threadbare promises”

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

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

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

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 …
Oxfam condemns killing of water engineers 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 …
Up to 21,000 people are dying each day from conflict-fuelled hunger around the world

Up to 21,000 people are dying each day from conflict-fuelled hunger around the world

On World Food Day, hunger has reached an all-time high exposing the flaws in global peacebuilding and conflict recovery efforts  …
Urgent joint statement: Northern Gaza is being erased

Urgent joint statement: Northern Gaza is being erased

Oxfam and 37 other humanitarian organisations are raising the alarm about the catastrophic situation in Northern Gaza The Israeli forces’ …
Lebanon struggles to cope with Israel’s military invasion

Lebanon struggles to cope with Israel’s military invasion

The Lebanese authorities, communities and humanitarian agencies are struggling to shelter and provide the necessities of life to over one …