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Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: one year later, the recovery continues
- Emergency Response
- Humanitarian Assistance
- Natural Disasters
TITLE FROMPOST TYPE A devastating, 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria in the early hours of February 6, 2023. Background media: Two people wearing Oxfam branded vests discuss logistics. Oxfam…
by Oxfam Canada | February 2, 2024
Oxfam's January Round-Up
- Brand
- Conflict and War
- Humanitarian Assistance
- Women's Transformative Leadership
- Women’s Economic Justice
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…
by Oxfam Canada | January 30, 2024
Stop Arms Sales to Israel, Now!
- Advocacy in Canada
- 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…
by Vita Sgardello | January 26, 2024
Not a Drop in the Bucket: Gaza's Water Crisis
- Conflict and War
- 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,…
by Oxfam Canada | January 23, 2024
The Devastating Brunt of Conflict on Gaza's Women and Girls
- Conflict and War
- Emergency Response
- Humanitarian Assistance
- 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.
by Elena Sosa Lerín | November 25, 2023
Gaza: Why a Humanitarian Pause Is Not the Answer
- Conflict and War
- 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…
by Oxfam Canada | November 7, 2023
The World’s Biggest Humanitarian Crisis Isn’t Making Headlines – But It Should Be
- Humanitarian Assistance
- Hunger
- People
- Water
More than 31.5 million people in East Africa – Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia – are suffering from the combined impact of conflict, climate and hunger.
by Oxfam Canada | July 21, 2023
What is Famine: Five Facts You Should Know
- Humanitarian Assistance
- Refugees and Internal Displacement
Learn about the definition and causes of famine, and explore ways to support Oxfam in stopping and preventing it.
by Elena Sosa Lerín | July 14, 2023
