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UN Security Council Adopts Ceasefire Resolution for Gaza, Oxfam Responds

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In response to the UN Security Council’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Oxfam’s UN Representative and Head of New York Office Brenda Mofya said: “We welcome the Security…

Gaza hunger figures “worst on record” - says Oxfam

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In reaction to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report published today on Gaza stating that famine is imminent in Northern Gaza and, if Israel persists in its hostilities…

Oxfam Canada's Statement on Canadian Aid Airdrops in Gaza

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We welcome Canada’s commitment to delivering aid to the people in Gaza facing starvation and famine. However, the Government of Israel has a legal obligation to ensure aid reaches civilians…

'Golden Time' harvest ravaged in northern Gaza amid concerns of hunger and starvation

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Gaza farmers’ two-month-long “golden time” of agricultural production has been destroyed by Israel’s military bombing and sealing of northern Gaza, ruining the enclave’s richest farmlands which are one of its…

Canada's ambivalent stance on Gaza

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There's a contradiction in Canada's stance on the conflict in Gaza. On the one hand, they claim to support a ceasefire (a win that took a lot of public pressure…

Palestinians look for survivors after an Israeli airstrike in Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, on October 12 2023.

A call to action on Valentine’s Day: Let’s awaken our humanity

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Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love here in Canada. Meanwhile, in Gaza, people are facing unimaginable injustice and suffering. The escalating crescendo of violence has, with the invasion…

Palestinians wait to receive the bodies of their relatives who were killed in an Israeli air strike, at Al-Najjar Hospital, in the southern Gaza Strip, on October 21, 2023.

Open Letter: Civil society coalition urges Canada to stop arms transfers to Israel

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Dear Minister Joly, We, the undersigned civil society organizations, express profound concerns about the legal and humanitarian implications of Canada’s transfer of weapon systems to the government of Israel. These…

Oxfam's January Round-Up

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Suspend Arms Transfers to Israel As we near four months into the current escalation in Gaza, we have continued to raise our voices calling for the UN General Assembly resolution…

A middle-aged woman wearing a blue headscarf and two young girls with solemn faces sit outside a large white tent.

Stop Arms Sales to Israel, Now!

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  • Conflict and War
  • Emergency Response
  • Humanitarian Assistance

For over three months, the world has witnessed one of the most devastating conflicts in modern history unfold in Gaza. Today we ask you to join our call for Minister…

Reaction to ICJ court statement on South Africa’s case against Israel

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  • Humanitarian Assistance

In reaction to today’s statement by the International Court of Justice order to South Africa’s court case, which requests Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent and…

Canadian humanitarian organizations join global open call to stop arms transfers to Israel and Palestinian armed groups

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Today, Canadian humanitarian organizations working in Gaza, join an alliance of 16 global humanitarian and human rights organizations calling on all States – including Canada – to immediately halt the…

Not a Drop in the Bucket: Gaza's Water Crisis

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  • Emergency Response
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Water

After more than three months of conflict and siege in Gaza, civilians caught in the conflict are struggling to meet nearly every type of basic need – including water. Frustratingly,…

Oxfam: Daily Death Rate In Gaza Higher Than Any Other Major 21st Century Conflict

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Israeli military killing 250 Palestinians per day with many more lives at risk from hunger, disease and cold Israel’s military is killing Palestinians at an average rate of 250 people…

Oxfam: UNSC's failure to call for a ceasefire "utterly callous"

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  • Humanitarian Assistance

In reaction to the UN Security Council’s passing of a watered-down resolution instead of calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, Oxfam Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa,…

Oxfam reaction to the IPC food security figures for Gaza

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In reaction to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report published today on Gaza warning of a risk of famine if intense hostilities and restricted humanitarian access persist or…

UN Security Council must reconvene and pass resolution for ceasefire: aid agencies

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We are appalled at the failure of the UN Security Council to authorise a resolution demanding a humanitarian ceasefire and unconditional release of hostages held in Gaza. If implemented, this…

Joint Statement from Oxfam Canada and Oxfam Québec

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The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada Hill Office House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 December 1, 2023 Dear Prime Minister, On behalf of Oxfam Canada and…

Humanitarian pause ends: Oxfam reaction to renewal of hostilities in Gaza

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Reacting to news today that the humanitarian pause agreed between the Government of Israel and Hamas has ended, with renewed hostilities, Oxfam Humanitarian Director Marta Valdes Garcia said: “While Oxfam…

The Devastating Brunt of Conflict on Gaza's Women and Girls

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  • Refugees and Internal Displacement
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
  • Violence Against Women and Girls
  • Water

Six detrimental ways women and girls in Gaza are particularly affected by the weight of conflict and displacement.

A middle-aged woman wearing a blue headscarf and two young girls with solemn faces sit outside a large white tent.

Babies dying from preventable causes in besieged Gaza - Oxfam

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Premature births increase by up to a third in the last month The collapse of Gaza’s hospitals and healthcare system, coupled with the catastrophic living conditions, is resulting in babies…

Gaza humanitarian pause “a band-aid to a bleeding wound”: Oxfam

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In response to the announcement of the release of hostages and prisoners, and of the four-day humanitarian pause to escalated hostilities in Gaza, agreed today between Hamas and the Government…

Gaza water supply is just 17 percent of pre-siege levels, despite new fuel announcement

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Total bottled water delivered into Gaza so far is equivalent to just 1.6 liters per person The amount of water available to people trapped in Gaza will still be just…

Feminist Organizations Joint Appeal for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

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  • Conflict and War

  November 17, 2023 Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Subject: Feminist Organizations Joint Appeal for…

Fuel has run out, stalling humanitarian operations in Gaza, warn aid agencies

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Aid agencies operating in Gaza issued an urgent warning that fuel reserves critical for aid operations have run out, bringing the limited assistance delivered in Gaza in recent weeks to…

Ceasefire Now: 5 Actions to Take for Gaza

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The people of Gaza need our voices to speak on their behalf, it's time to take action. Here are five things you can do right now.

The Israeli airstrikes destroyed Al Zahra City. Residential towers in the Gaza Strip were turned into rubble during an Israeli airstrike, with at least twenty-five residential towers being targeted.

Gaza: Why a Humanitarian Pause Is Not the Answer

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  • Humanitarian Assistance

Many in the international community including Canada are pressing for a “humanitarian pause”, while others have called for “humanitarian corridors” and so-called “safe zones” in Gaza. You may be surprised…

Starvation as weapon of war being used against Gaza civilians - Oxfam

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Just 2 per cent of usual food delivered to Gaza since siege imposed Starvation is being used as a weapon of war against Gaza civilians, Oxfam said today as it…

Gazans face threat of cholera and other infectious diseases, says Oxfam

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  • Humanitarian Assistance

Food, water, power all nearing exhaustion; Oxfam partners begin small distribution but scale of need and logistical chaos pose massive challenges to humanitarian response Gaza is facing an unprecedented health…

Siege on Gaza will be a humanitarian catastrophe - Oxfam

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  • Refugees and Internal Displacement

Oxfam is warning that a total siege on Gaza will lead to a humanitarian catastrophe. Yesterday’s announcement from the Israeli government, in response to the appalling attacks by Hamas, will…

After the bombing, Gaza struggles to restart power, water, hospitals, markets and fishing for its 2.1 million people  

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  • Emergency Response

400,000 people now without regular water supply 400,000 people in Gaza do not have access to regular water supply after 11 days of bombardment devastated electricity and water services and…

Statement on ceasefire in OPTI  

Shane Stevenson, Oxfam Country Director for the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel said: “Finally, for the first of 12 consecutive nights, two million Palestinians in Gaza, including hundreds of thousands…

Nearly half a million people out of reach in Gaza: Oxfam 

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Oxfam said today that it cannot reach around 450,000 or more people in Gaza because of fighting and aerial bombardment. Oxfam staff are trying to resume their humanitarian and livelihood…

Oxfam statement on the escalation of hostilities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel  

Conflict and War

Civilians are once again paying the price for the failures of political leaders to negotiate a just and lasting peace for Palestinians and Israelis. Instead, we are witnessing yet another…