I returned to Syria and saw something remarkable: women are leading the country's recovery. From rebuilding livelihoods to supporting communities, their resilience is shaping Syria's future. I wrote about the women I met and the lessons they left with me: www.moretoherstory.com/stories/syri...

Syria’s Recovery Is Being Led by Women — More to Her Story

Across a country emerging from nearly 14 years of war, Syrian women are rebuilding their families, communities, and futures from the ground up. Photo: Oxfam

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Last week, Abby Maxman, President & CEO of Oxfam America shared at the Gen Z Food & Hunger Summit how building an economy that works for all can reduce inequality.

I just returned from Syria and Lebanon. It's hard to find words to describe what I saw and heard from communities rebuilding their lives amid conflict, displacement, and uncertainty. But one thing is clear: the headlines do not capture the reality that people live every day. 🧵

As billions around the world tune in to the biggest soccer tournament in history, Palestinians are #StillPlaying, even as Israeli strikes have killed and displaced players and reduced soccer fields to rubble and tent camps in Gaza. #WorldCup2026

In crises like this, local leadership saves lives. Oxfam is mobilizing its emergency mechanisms to support a locally led, people-centered response, standing with communities in Venezuela as they face profound loss, fear, and uncertainty.

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Two major #earthquakes have struck #Venezuela, leaving hundreds affected and basic services severely damaged. Oxfam is mobilizing its emergency mechanisms and is fully committed to supporting a locally-led, people-centered response.

Escalating Israeli settler violence has created a palpable climate of fear and suffocation for Palestinians.  In the first 3 months of this year alone there were over 540 settler attacks, 33 Palestinian people killed & more than 2,200 Palestinians displaced.   www.oxfamamerica.org/press/more-p...

More Palestinians killed by Israeli military and settlers across occupied West Bank in last 3 years since Gaza hostilities than previous 17 combined — Oxfam

More than one in five killed over last 20 years were childrenMore Palestinians have been kil

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For over 50 years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has fought against injustice, hate & white supremacy. Now, that work has made them a target of this administration. Oxfam America proudly stands with @splcenter.org in the fight for civil rights. We will not be silenced. @oxfamamerica.bsky.social

Justice Dept. Charges Prominent Civil Rights Group With Financial Crimes

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Trans people deserve safety, dignity, and joy, yet rising criminalization across the U.S. threatens their basic rights. On #TransDayOfVisibility, Oxfam stands in solidarity and remains steadfast in the fight for bodily autonomy, equality, and justice for all. #TheFutureIsEqual

The need for clean water and decent sanitation services are essential for human survival, and are two key ways that you—and Oxfam—can make an enormous difference. By providing clean water, hygiene promotion, and sanitation services we can save countless lives. #WorldWaterDay

Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate. Amid global crises displacing families and deepening hunger, too many are observing this holiday in hardship. May this Eid renew our shared commitment to peace, dignity, and justice for all. #TheFutureIsEqual

Trump’s escalating attacks on democracy and international law are deepening instability. Oxfam is standing firm, protecting rights and defending vulnerable communities. To understand the stakes and why this work needs you, read the full reflection:

This weekend’s escalation in the Middle East is a reckless breach of international law with consequences far beyond the region. The US and Israel’s attacks on Iran undermine the rules‑based order, and the silence of many Western leaders at this moment is deeply alarming.

“You can’t work from the top when you organize.” — Shirley Sherrod Her decades of courage and community leadership continue to shape our fight for economic and racial justice. Proud to uplift her voice this #BlackHistoryMonth.

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Shirley Sherrod, Executive Director of the Southwest Georgia Project for Community Education, has been an organizer, an activist, and a champion for equality for nearly her whole life. 1/2

ICE's recklessness is threatening the security of our communities. It's time to stop the senseless killings. Congress must step in to demand thorough investigations and accountability and to ensure the Trump administration stops attacking our neighbors. thehill.com/homenews/sen...

I joined @forbes.com to talk about the devastating consequences of the Trump admin’s devastating cuts to humanitarian aid. One year later, the stories of impact from our partners and colleagues continue to be harrowing. I hope you’ll give this a watch.

By expanding the Global Gag Rule, the Trump admin is continuing its assault on humanitarian aid. Removing funding from organizations that support gender & diversity will dehumanize people, restricting their rights & access to critical services. This is unacceptable. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...

Trump to Expand ‘Mexico City’ Abortion Rule to Include D.E.I. and Gender

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President Trump is expanding his Board of Peace into a pay-to-play council with a global scope, instead of focusing on its core task: rebuilding Gaza so that Palestinians can live in peace, dignity and security. www.oxfamamerica.org/press/presid...

President Trump launches 'pay-to-play' Board of Peace at Davos — Oxfam

In response to today’s initial Board of Peace meeting in Davos, Oxfam America President and CEO Abby Maxman said:

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In 2025, billionaire wealth increased 3x faster than over the past 5 years, reaching its highest level in history, $18.3 trillion. Meanwhile, 1 in 4 people don’t regularly have enough to eat & nearly half the world’s population lives in poverty. Read the report: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/billio...

Billionaire wealth jumps three times faster in 2025 to highest peak ever, sparking dangerous political inequality says Oxfam

Billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary people

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Billionaire wealth has jumped to a shocking $18.3 trillion in 2025. They're using their obscene fortunes to influence our economies, and politics in ways that benefit them—not the rest of us. One way to turn the tides? #TaxTheRich and make billionaires pay their fair share.

It is all but impossible to understand Palestinians’ experience of living under the indignity & suffering of Israel’s unlawful occupation from afar – which is why I felt grateful to return to the West Bank recently. Please read some reflections from my trip: www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/emer...

“This is what breaks me” — reflections from my West Bank visit

Oxfam CEO and President Abby Maxman on witnessing life under Israel’s unlawful occupation, and the resilience and determination of Palestinians.

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We have run out of words to describe the depths of suffering we have witnessed after President Trump took a sledgehammer to U.S. humanitarian assistance and the entire global aid system. One year later we are seeing years of progress unravel, suffering and preventable deaths.

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The series of cruel and illegal cuts to U.S. humanitarian and lifesaving aid the Trump administration initiated on day one have already cost lives and undermined the entire global aid system. Children should not be dying preventable deaths.

ICE should not be menacing our streets and endangering our neighbors. We stand with Minneapolis today and call on the Trump administration to stop attacking our communities.

I recently spent a week in the occupied Palestinian territory: What I witnessed was urgent, unjust, and demands bold action. 🧵

The new American oligarchy is here. The wealthiest 1% gained 987× more wealth per household than the poorest 20%. Proud of my Oxfam colleagues for exposing this inequality emergency, and calling for an economy that works for the many, not the wealthy few. #TheFutureIsEqual

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"The data confirms what people across our nation already know instinctively: the new American oligarchy is here." - @abbymaxman.bsky.social speaks about our newest report on the drastic growth of inequality in the U.S: www.forbes.com/sites/josiec...

Reflecting on my recent visit to the DRC, and how vital it is to keep the voices of local partners, communities, and women impacted by the harmful cuts to US foreign assistance at the center of our efforts. It’s up to us to bring our common humanity and support to people in need.

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Oxfam’s CEO and President @abbymaxman.bsky.social shares her experience traveling to DRC, where crisis and conflict have been exacerbated by cuts to humanitarian assistance. Her full reflections here: www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/emer...

I welcome the news of a ceasefire in Gaza, offering a moment of hope and peace after so much loss. True peace cannot succeed without justice and accountability at its core for all Palestinians and Israelis, ending the cycle of violence. Read more: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/oxfam-...

Oxfam reaction to Gaza ceasefire deal

Reacting to the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, Oxfam America’s President &amp; CEO Abby Maxman said:<p data-bloc

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After two years of loss and destruction, Oxfam welcomes the ceasefire deal that will save lives and bring an end to this horrific war. Our full statement: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/oxfam-...

Two years. On October 7, 2023, Hamas and other armed groups carried out devastating attacks in Israel. We still mourn those lost that day and the 48 hostages who remain in captivity. But Israel’s response has created one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time.

At #ClimateWeekNYC, I opened the “Taxation for Fair Climate Financing” panel organized with @clubdemadrid.bsky.social & @globalsolidaritylevies.org. It featured a call from 38 former heads of state for permanent polluter profit taxes.

Today, as they meet, President Trump must act now to compel Prime Minister Netanyahu to change course: to uphold international law, ensure accountability, end impunity and secure a permanent ceasefire.

In his #UNGA80 speech, President Trump denied the climate crisis, bragged about ending wars & economic woes that his policies exacerbate & undermined the UN. Meanwhile, conflicts escalate & climate and inequality impacts grow. Shameful. Oxfam's statement: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/oxfam-...

Oxfam calls on President Trump to end his attacks on global cooperation at the United Nations General Assembly

Tomorrow, September 23, President Donald Trump will address the UN General Assembly. Ahead of his speech, Oxfam Amer

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Proud to stand together with so many leaders from around the world at @clintonglobal.bsky.social's 2025 Annual Meeting and collaborate with the Humanitarian Response Working Group on how to make humanitarian efforts more adaptable, collaborative & efficient. #cgi2025 clintonglobal.org/2025