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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.

Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Children and their families are returning to their homes or the remains of their homes to check the status of their homes. Photo: Alef Multimedia Company/Oxfam

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December 19, 2014

Multiple typhoons mean farmers in The Phillipines face hunger and poverty

Estrella is only one among 4,139 rice farmers who have borne the devastation of three typhoons that have torn across...

December 9, 2014

A recipe to help stop hunger in Mozambique

Anariata, 28, lives in Mozambique, where regular drought can mean life-threatening hunger. Despite the dry, desert-like conditions, Anariata has learned...

Strong waves crash into coastal houses as Typhoon Hagupit pounds Legazpi, Albay province, eastern Philippines on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. Photo: AP/Aaron Favila

December 8, 2014

Oxfam response teams in The Philippines on high alert

Typhoon Hagupit continues to advance across The Philippines, dumping intense rainfall and causing flooding, storm surges and high winds. Oxfam...

December 4, 2014

Women’s Voice for Change: Empowering young women to influence decision makers

Nari is 24 and participates in a local Cambodian program called "Women Talk on Air" -- a program that aims...

November 25, 2014

Gender, arms and security in the Pacific

Today marks 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. The new report "Arms, Security and Gender in the Pacific" by...

Tereza stands outside her home. Photo: OxfamAUS

November 21, 2014

“Life here is tough, but small things can make a big difference”

When Amy Christian visited Mozambique, she met Tereza and her family. Tereza is the sole provider for her family and...

November 21, 2014

Landmark UN Security Council Resolution on Policing

A landmark UN Security Council resolution passed today. The UN Security Council has never before passed a resolution focused solely...

"We always think about the crocodiles, but we just have to put our fear out of our minds. We are scared we might die, but there’s no other way to get water. Getting water from the river is the only way." - Barbara Chinyeu. Photo: Abbie Trayler-Smith/Oxfam

November 13, 2014

I can’t remember a time when we have laughed together

Barbara's house is made of mud and has a tin roof. She's sitting outside, tearing Kalembla leaves from their stems,...

October 31, 2014

Community voice largely absent in resettlement

Despite claims of community engagement, opportunities for communities to meaningfully participate in decision-making processes that impact on their land and...

October 28, 2014

Grow a garden in the desert

In this video, we meet Tereza and her family in Mozambique. When food runs low, Tereza turns to burning charcoal...

October 27, 2014

Berlin Conference on Syria refugee response must deliver as harsh winter approaches

With over three million refugees now having crossed into countries around Syria, governments from around the world are gathering today...

October 22, 2014

Help Tereza grow a garden to feed her children

In Mozambique, families depend mostly on crops for survival. Besides growing food to consume at home, the produce is a...