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What’s happening in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon?

On 15 January 2025, a temporary ceasefire was announced, coming into effect on 19 January. Here's the latest update on the situation in Gaza and the wider region.

Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Children and their families are returning to their homes or the remains of their homes to check the status of their homes. Photo: Alef Multimedia Company/Oxfam

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Bangladesh: Jannat with her family. Jannat lives in Nayapara, in the Cox's Bazar area which hosts over 1.7 million Rohingya refugees. Her community was severely impacted by water scarcity until Oxfam partner organisation NGO Forum installed a Mini Piped Water Distribution Network, enabling community members to access safe, clean water whenever they need. Photo: Fabeha Monir/Oxfam

November 11, 2024

What is the Rohingya crisis?

Who are the Rohingya people? The Rohingya are a Muslim ethnic minority group from Myanmar, where they have faced decades...

Lebanon: Oxfam working collaboratively to address the needs of displaced people in North Lebanon. Photo: Rima Nabouls/Oxfam

November 11, 2024

Middle East Crisis: the latest

It has been over a year since the conflict in Gaza escalated — a year of families living without their homes,...

Myanmar: Oxfam staff discussion about the devastation at the areas they are visiting in Mandalay. Photo: Aung Khant Zaw/Oxfam

November 1, 2024

What Is an NGO? Understanding NGOs, Charities, and Not-for-Profits in Australia

What is an NGO? An NGO (short for non-governmental organisation) is a group that works independently from the government to...

October 30, 2024

Lorna Jane pays a living wage

Lorna Jane is the first brand on the What She Makes Company Tracker to pay a living wage. In massive...

October 28, 2024

Carbon Inequality Kills report

Why curbing the excessive emissions of an elite few can create a sustainable planet for all The climate crisis is...

Canberra, Australia: Tanya Afu, Grace Ann Enriquez, Eduardo Maher and Peter Griffiths-Sebastian at Parliament House. Photo: Heidi Demond/Oxfam

September 23, 2024

Safe Climate Equal Future Speakers Tour

Three cities, eleven meetings with politicians, five impactful events, speeches at a national climate conference, and TV and radio national...

A picture of a pen and calculator. Photo: Kaboompics.com/Pexels

August 22, 2024

How to Raise Donations for Charity

You don’t need to be a professional fundraiser to make a real difference. We’re here to show you how to...

Mekko, Indonesia: Said (33) stands in front of his fishing boat. He now struggles to catch enough fish for his family's daily needs, due to climate change and the fish moving further and further out to sea. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). Photo: Vikram Sombu/Oxfam

August 7, 2024

This is how your support is helping people facing the climate crisis

Earlier this year, we introduced you to Said, from the Bajo community in Indonesia. The Bajo is a traditional fishing...

Gaza, Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Ghada Alhaddad stands in the Al-Mawasi area, collecting notes and reflections from people on the ground. Photo: Alef Multimedia/Oxfam

August 7, 2024

This is what’s happening in Gaza

As the bombardment of Gaza rages on and food shortages worsen, Oxfam supporters around the world have helped reach 490,118...

Indonesia: A bird’s eye view of Mekko village. Kyo Umareta/Oxfam

April 30, 2024

What is loss and damage?

Loss and damage (L&D) is the term used for climate impacts which cannot be or have not been mitigated or...

Cambodia: Siphon is a community activist who was trained and coached by 3SPN to advocate for community issues with the local authorities. She is a leader in her community and a part of the local fisheries network. Photo: Patrick Moran/Oxfam

April 30, 2024

Siphon’s story

Siphon’s community relies on Boeng Santhow Lake for fishing, watering their crops and general use. But a private banana company...

Gaza, Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Fidaa Shurrab, Director of Projects at Atfaluna for Deaf Society in Rafah stands in front of a destroyed building in Gaza strip while going to work. Photo: Alef Multimedia/Oxfam

March 7, 2024

What the women of Gaza want you to know this International Women’s Day

This Friday 8 March is International Women’s Day. It’s a day to honour women and their achievements while noting that...