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What’s happening in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon?
On 15 January 2025, a temporary ceasefire was announced, coming into effect on 19 January. Here's the latest update on the situation in Gaza and the wider region.
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Pakistan floods – aftermath of the slow tsunami
Alex Renton from The Times returns to the scene of 'the slow tsunami' to discover the terrible aftermath of the...
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Christchurch earthquake update
Two weeks since the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, efforts have shifted from rescue to longer-term recovery. In the initial aftermath,...
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Urban Disasters – Lessons from Haiti
What are the lessons aid agencies can learn from the Haiti earthquake? This short video summarises the findings of the...
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Thank You Jo Vallentine, for 32 years of Oxfam support and activism
On the 100th anniversary of International Women’s day we’d like to take a moment to thank Jo Vallentine, who has...
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Tuvalu: the island being destroyed by climate change
Reverend Tafue Lasama writes in Crikey about the recent king tides to hit his home, and the impact of climate...
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F-word must be refreshed and reclaimed by a new generation
Why can we fly to the moon, but not put an end to gender-based violence, asks Oxfam ambassador Annie Lennox.
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WASH on film: setting the scene
I’ve just returned from visiting tiny Pon Chea village where we began making our film about water, sanitation and hygiene...
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Armstreaty 2011 – it’s a wrap
The Arms Trade Treaty negotiations have come to a close (for now). Ben Murphy gives us a rundown on what...
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Ammunition in the Arms trade Treaty: Is it possible?
Since I’ve been working on the Control Arms campaign with Oxfam Australia, I’ve been particularly interested in the issue of...
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Oxfam Summer in Tasmania
Mel O'Neil gave up her summer to follow music festivals and markets around Tasmania. All in the name of our...
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Armstreaty negotiations get going like a Rolling Stone
With talks currently underway in New York City, the Chair of the Arms Trade Treaty Roberto Moritan may have already...
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Filming in Cambodia
I’ve been working on the development of a film about water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in rural Cambodia. Over the...
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