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Middle East Crisis: the latest

It has been over a year since the conflict in Gaza escalated — a year of families living without their homes, their loved ones or the basic supplies they need to survive.

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Climate activists Cynthia, Hilda, Marinel and Pavel at the Climate Justice Camp.

October 28, 2024

Carbon Inequality Kills report

Why curbing the excessive emissions of an elite few can create a sustainable planet for all The climate crisis is...

Canberra, Australia: Tanya Afu, Grace Ann Enriquez, Eduardo Maher and Peter Griffiths-Sebastian at Parliament House. Photo: Heidi Demond/Oxfam

September 23, 2024

Safe Climate Equal Future Speakers Tour

Three cities, eleven meetings with politicians, five impactful events, speeches at a national climate conference, and TV and radio national...

Gaza, Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Ghada Alhaddad stands in the Al-Mawasi area, collecting notes and reflections from people on the ground. Photo: Alef Multimedia/Oxfam

August 7, 2024

This is what’s happening in Gaza

As the bombardment of Gaza rages on and food shortages worsen, Oxfam supporters around the world have helped reach 490,118...

Indonesia: A bird’s eye view of Mekko village. Kyo Umareta/Oxfam

April 30, 2024

What is loss and damage?

Loss and damage (L&D) is the term used for climate impacts which cannot be or have not been mitigated or...

Gaza, Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Displaced People in Rafah in South Gaza to use the newly installed desalination units Oxfam and local partners provided. These units provide clean drinking water for free with no risk of contamination. Photo: Alef Multimedia/ Oxfam

February 14, 2024

The current situation in Gaza

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has now displaced over 1.9 million people — in many cases, more than once. Deprived...

Hilda, a climate activist, holds her open palm to the camera. Her palm has 'pay' written on it. The changes to the stage-three tax cuts are a step forward, but more needs to be done to address inequality.

February 14, 2024

Make Tax Fair: Stage-three tax cuts

Oxfam has been part of a movement of organisations advocating against the unfair stage-three tax cuts, which would have deepened...

January 15, 2024

Inequality Inc.

The wealth of the three richest Australians, Gina Rinehart, Andrew Forrest and Harry Triguboff, has more than doubled since 2020...

Manila: People in a waterside house raised on stilts in an informal settlement in Manila. Photo: Robin Hammond/Panos

November 20, 2023

Climate Equality: A Planet for the 99%

The richest 1% emit as much carbon pollution as two-thirds of humanity This is one of the shocking findings of...

Lavenia, Zedi and Usaia (L-R) address parliamentarians at an event in the Parliament house. Photo: Oxfam Aus.

September 28, 2023

Safe Climate, Equal Future Tour 2023

Three cities, fifteen meetings with politicians, seven impactful events, and national news interviews – all for our planet. Oxfam’s inspirational...

November 24, 2022

Naughty or Nice list 2022

What’s the low down on this year’s list? This year’s Naughty or Nice list asks brands to commit to completing...

A section of the sea wall built by Martin Hau - Solomon Islands.

November 14, 2022

Who’s responsible for the climate crisis? Carbon Billionaires.

Who’s responsible for the climate crisis? If you were asked that question, what would you say? It may make sense...

A woman rows a boat over a swelling river

September 15, 2022

Even the scales: Everyone deserves a fair go in the fight against the climate crisis

The climate crisis hurts those who are least responsible for causing it and who are also least equipped to protect...