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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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February 20, 2017

What Winston left behind

One year after Cyclone Winston -- the worst cyclone in Fiji's history -- killed 44 people and destroyed more than...

February 17, 2017

Volunteer Spotlight: Elyse from the Volunteer Engagement Team in Sydney

Elyse has been volunteering with our very own Volunteer Engagement Team since September 2016. Here’s her story so far.

February 23, 2017

A Tailor in Tanzania

Once, Buchumi was a primary school teacher. But when war broke out, he was forced to flee to a refugee...

February 13, 2017

Ethical gifts for Valentine’s Day

Oxfam Shop has a wonderful selection of gifts, good for hearts everywhere this Valentine's Day.

February 9, 2017

Through a Mother’s Eyes: Life in Nduta Refugee Camp

The Nduta refugee camp in Tanzania is home to more than 55,000 personal stories of survival and hope. Godebrite's remarkable...

January 24, 2017

Look back on your achievements

2016 was a year of massive upheaval for many people across the world. But it was not all bad news....

February 8, 2017

Beekeeping: a buzzing business in PNG

Several years ago Kelly Inae came up with the idea of "Mountain Honey", a honey making business to help farmers...

January 20, 2017

Schools in Action: Tully State School Close the Gap on Indigenous Health Inequality

Students at Tully State School in Northern Queensland were given ownership over their National Close the Gap Day event, and...

January 17, 2017

It’s time to target the obscene profits of the super-rich

Just eight billionaires are as wealthy as the poorest half of humanity, showing that the global inequality crisis is more...

February 16, 2017

Sol’s second chance

Sol Bellear, a Land Rights legend and a pioneer of Aboriginal media, sports legal and health services, says that nothing...

January 23, 2017

Trekking Larapinta to Close the Gap

For Geoffrey Leeson, his 120km treck along the Larapinta Trail was about much more than the physical challenge and taking...

January 3, 2017

Thank you for all the reasons to celebrate

2016 may be remembered as a year of turmoil. But thanks to you, there are more reasons to celebrate, smile,...