Oxfam America

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We’re fighting global inequality to end poverty & injustice, so that everyone can thrive, not just survive. Demand an equal future with us.

As the former civil rights activist and Congressman John Lewis once shared, casting your ballot is the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have to create a more perfect union. Tomorrow, you have the opportunity to make your voices heard for the greater good of democracy. Don’t forget to #Vote.

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NEW: Oxfam report finds, the ultrawealthy are responsible for more carbon pollution than more than half of humanity. Not only are they insulated from the impacts of the climate crisis, they are profiting off of the disasters that they have created. More here: time.com/article/2026...

The Carbon Footprint of the Ultrarich

Someone in the richest 0.1% emits 48 times more CO2 than the average person in the U.S. over the course of a year, reveals a new report by Oxfam.

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The U.S. is in the grips of an inequality emergency. Decades of deliberate, regressive policy choices have rigged the system in favor of an ultra-wealthy few while everyone else falls further behind. This November 3, make your voice heard at the ballot box and #Vote.

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Elon Musk claims he wants to give shares of SpaceX to every child in America. Yet they'd all be a lot better off if he paid his fair share in taxes instead. If the US properly taxed his wealth gains from last year it could cover food assistance for millions of kids.

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Celebrated around the world, World Food Day honors the commitment to defeating world hunger and ensuring healthy diets for all. The fight to end hunger is central to Oxfam's mission to fight inequality and we continue to offer lifesaving support globally.

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Latina women who work full time, year-round, and part time earn only 53 cents for every $1 earned by a white male. This #LatinaEqualPayDay and every day, we recognize our power to fight for a more just future where every woman is paid fairly and able to achieve economic security.

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“Corporations reinvented the ripoff right under our noses, and we’re all paying the price.” @lindsayowens.bsky.social's new book, Gouged, is a must-read. It exposes corporate tricks but also shows how we can fight back. Check out Lindsay's interview with Jon Stewart www.youtube.com/watch?v=MM_j...

Algorithmic Price Manipulation & Targeted Gouging | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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Once again our tax code allows billionaires and corporations to dodge millions and even billions in taxes. It’s time to #TaxTheRich and invest in an economy that benefits the majority, not just billionaires and trillionaires. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/t...

How Meta Uses A.I. Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Federal Taxes

Meta is exploiting a lucrative tax break intended to support research and experimentation. Its own accountants say the gambit is risky.

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Can you guess where your state ranks for workers rights? Camryn Cobb, Oxfam’s Racial Justice & Decoloniality Advisor, breaks down the best and the worst states for workers from Oxfam’s annual Best States to Work Index.

The Trump administration is working to cut global health funding, cuts that would target programs that combat the spread of deadly diseases like Ebola. Yet again this administration is working hard to decimate lifesaving programs that keep us all safe. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Secretive deals may cut billions from U.S. global health spending, analysis shows

The planned reductions - targeting programs that combat the spread of deadly diseases - coincide with an administration push to make developing nations spend more.

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Oxfam has launched an emergency response following the flash flood in Nepal, where hundreds have been killed and hundreds more are still missing. With community partners we are working to deliver lifesaving assistance to families in Nepal. How you can help ➡️ give.oxfamamerica.org/page/101974/...

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NEPAL FLASH FLOODS: Oxfam's Santosh Pandey tells @AJEnglish: "Entire villages have been swept away, people urgently need drinking water and temporary shelters." 🎥Watch more 👇

The current Ebola outbreak in the DRC has now killed over 2,300 people, making it the deadliest outbreak in the nation's history. Oxfam and partners continue to respond in affected communities, but this crisis is deepening amid cruel aid cuts and ongoing conflict.

“Sanitation is a chain, and all the chain has been devastated,” said Roba Daour Ziara, a public health officer at Oxfam in Gaza. The ceasefire is failing and world leaders must act now. Palestinians deserve safety, dignity, and the chance to rebuild. www.notus.org/foreign-poli...

Garbage Contaminating Camps In Gaza Renews Calls For U.S. Pressure On Israel

Lawmakers and the United Nations are warning of the spread of disease because of the unsanitary conditions in which most Palestinians are living.

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On Monday morning, a powerful earthquake hit the west coast of Colombia. Oxfam works in Colombia, alongside partners including in Chocó, to respond to emergencies, support people fleeing crisis in Venezuela, defend human rights, and fight violence against women. 1/3

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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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"No one wants to leave their home.” Oxfam America CEO Abby Maxman speaks with NPR’s All Things Considered about her recent visit to Lebanon meeting with displaced communities amid ongoing war in the region. Listen now: www.npr.org/2026/07/19/n...

Humanitarian crisis in Lebanon deepens as hopes for lasting ceasefire fade

NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Abby Maxman, President of Oxfam America, about her recent visit to meet internally displaced people in Lebanon amid ongoing war in the region.

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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. 🧵

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"One year after USAID’s razing, a majority of Americans don’t just want to ensure federal funding to feed the hungry, cure the sick, and respond to crisis around the world — ​they see good reason to ​increase it." Americans 👏🏼 support👏🏼 the 👏🏼 work👏🏼 of👏🏼 USAID www.reuters.com/3fec1b0a85a0...

A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows

A year after the Trump administration dismantled the U.S. Agency for International Development, most Americans still support ​foreign aid to provide disaster relief, prevent disease outbreaks and impr...

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