On Monday morning, 7:24 AM local time, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia. While the epicentre was in Chocó, the tremor was strongly felt across several regions of the country. (1/3)
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A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Southern Philippines on June 8. At least 37 people have been killed, dozens are still missing and thousands re displaced, alongside widespread destruction. Donate now to support Oxfam and partners at oxfam.org.au/icf
This win belongs to every frontline community that refused to be silenced and every Pacific youth who charged the way. This week, the UN agreed and strengthened global momentum for climate justice! The fight continues. But this win is for people & planet. #MakeRichPollutersPay #icjao
This (Ebola) outbreak is hitting a country already stretched to breaking point. Ongoing conflict and years of aid cuts have deepened a humanitarian crisis of staggering scale: One in four people are going hungry.” -Dr. Manenji Mangudu, Oxfam Country Director in the DRC. (1/2)
Thousands of people were forced to flee #Akobo in South Sudan over the weekend, including Oxfam staff. Humanitarian needs are rapidly rising and for many people it’s their second or third displacement. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/... @oxfaminternational.bsky.social
Thousands flee Akobo after South Sudan army issues forced evacuation order
Army tells UN and aid workers to leave as forces close in on one of the last opposition strongholds.
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Along with 16 leading international humanitarian organisations, we are taking unprecedented legal action to protect civilians and staff. The Israeli authorities demand for a new registration system threatens to silence aid agencies and block life‑saving support.
We all have a duty to engage peacefully and uphold the human rights of every person, ensuring a society grounded in dignity, equality, and justice.
On Invasion Day in Boorloo/Perth, a fragment bomb was thrown at a First Nations Invasion Day rally—a racist attack that could have caused mass casualties. Luckily it did not detonate as intended—but this harmful action has been felt deeply by all First Nations Australians.
Oxfam Australia acknowledges the National Day of Mourning for everyone affected by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. LIGHT WILL WIN. 🕯️
We're excited to announce our annual Inequality Report stats are now live, learn more at/https://www.oxfam.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Resisting-the-Rule-of-the-Rich-2026.pdf sign the petition to make tax fair here: www.oxfam.org.au/make-tax-fair/. #TaxTheSuperRich #WEF2026
Listen to our incredible colleague Bushra Khalidi (Policy Lead in the Occupied Palestinian Territories), chat to ABC about Israel’s new registration measures. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Dozens of aid groups face ban from Gaza, under new Israeli rules - ABC listen
Dozens of aid agencies face being permanently banned from working in Gaza, after failing to comply with new Israeli registration rules. Israel says the measures are needed to stop militant groups- s...
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The Capital Gains Tax discount is a benefit that is unfairly giving advantage to the wealthiest Australians and needs to be scrapped. To make tax fair for all Australians, sign petition below: www.oxfam.org.au/what-we-do/a....
Union calls for end to tax breaks that make Australian housing ‘a vehicle for hoarding wealth’
Manufacturing workers union wants capital gains tax discount to be reduced and then phased out and an effective end to negative gearing
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Venezuela has undergone a prolonged deterioration of democracy, restrictions on civic space and serious human rights violations, leading to an unprecedented humanitarian crisis in Latin America, which has driven more than 8 million Venezuelans from their country. (1/3)
Tomorrow’s Day of Reflection is a moment for Australia to stand with our Jewish community.
Every day, people like nurses pay their fair share — while coal, oil and gas corporations make billions, pollute freely and leave communities and governments to cover the rising costs of climate disasters. It’s time big corporations pay their fair share, sign our petition at oxfam.org.au/mbpp
This Kris Kringle we’ve got you covered. Give a gift that’s punny, fits the spend limit AND does great for communities across the globe! Check out our gifting guide today and get ahead of the Christmas rush: unwrapped.oxfam.org.au/blogs/all/se...
Secret Santa Gift Ideas: For Coworkers, Family & For Good
Discover thoughtful Secret Santa gift ideas for coworkers, family, and friends. Find inspiration for every budget and make your gift count.
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REACTION: Last week, Typhoon Kalmaegi hit the Philippines and Vietnam, affecting millions of people and causing widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and agriculture. The death toll is over 200 people. (1/3)
Super Typhoon Fung-wong makes landfall in the Philippines
The massive storm has already left at least two people dead and forced more than a million people to evacuate from flood and landslide-prone areas.
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The richest 10% consumed half of all global energy in the last decade while the poorest 50% consumed just 8%, yet face the worst climate impacts. The math is clear: the super rich and historic polluters must pay for a just transition. #MakeBigPollutersPay today @ oxfam.org.au/mbpp.
REACTION: “No one should face starvation in 2025. Communities in South Sudan are resilient, but their resilience has limits.” Learn more: media.oxfam.org.au/2025/11/oxfa...
SLEEPING ON THE JOB: Ahead of #COP30, Oxfam staged a Big Heads protest in Belem, Brazil to call out rich nations for their climate inaction❗️ #MakeRichPollutersPay
Since Oct 2023, 70-90% of Gaza's electricity networks and solar installations have been destroyed. 2.2million people are in the dark. Still, Palestinians are building solutions. Justice means dismantling the occupation and rebuilding energy systems that serve life.
The shift to renewable energy is here. But unless we change how it's done, it will repeat the same exploitation that created climate colonialism. Polluters must pay. Energy must serve life, not corporations. Head to Oxfam.org.au/mbpp to #MakeBigPollutersPay.
The shift to renewable energy is here. But unless we change how it's done, it will repeat the same exploitation that created climate colonialism. Polluters must pay. Energy must serve life, not corporations. Head to oxfam.org.au/mbpp to Make Big Polluters Pay today! #MakeBigPollutersPay
Australian nurses paid $7 billion more tax than coal, oil and gas corporations between 2013–2024. When big polluters dodge paying tax, ordinary people cover the costs. Demand corporations pay their fair share at oxfam.org.au/mbpp today! *Source: The Australia Institute
BREAKING NEWS: THE TREATY HAS PASSED IN VICTORIA! ❤️💛🖤 History has been made! The Statewide Treaty Bill has officially passed, enshrining a democratically elected body for First Peoples (Gellung Warl).
Ahead of #COP30 , @oxfaminternational.bsky.social's new report finds that, the average Australian billionaire emits more pollution from investments than flying around the globe 6757 times. This should not be acceptable! Sign the petition @ oxfam.org.au/mbpp to make big polluters pay. #MBPP
So incredible to see the people of the Philippines hold a huge multi-national corporation to account for their climate pollution and the damages it has on island communities.💚 Sign our petition at oxfam.org.au/mbpp to make big polluters pay their fair share www.climatechangenews.com/2025/10/23/p...
Philippines storm victims to seek damages from Shell in "unprecedented" climate claim
The case is the first civil claim to directly link an oil firm’s climate impact to deaths and personal injury in the Global South, its backers say
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Listen to Bushra Khalidi, our colleague from the Occupied Palestinian Territory talk to ABC about the aid supply restrictions here : www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Internationals agencies face heavy restrictions on flow of aid in Gaza - ABC listen
It’s been only nine days since US President Donald Trump heralded a “historic dawn of a new Middle East” after securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
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Let’s get real for a minute — many corporate gift ideas end up collecting dust faster than the office printer. This year, give something that actually reflects your company values, gets people talking...
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