Dehabo Hassan Darror, at her temporary shelter in an IDP camp, Somaliland.

No more delays: help us avert famine in East Africa

Over a decade since the 2011 famine killed more than 260,000 people in Somalia, another famine is looming in East Africa. We can help prevent this hunger crisis from escalating to a full-scale catastrophe if we act now.

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Ukraine crisis: six months on the impacts of war continue to devastate lives

The humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine has mobilized overwhelming solidarity for those affected from people across the world. Still, the situation is getting more dire as the crisis continues and winter approaches. We call for sustained solidarity and a more structured approach to response to this prolonged crisis.

For a more equal future, we must fight inequality together

Did you know that since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, billionaires have made unimaginable, record-breaking fortunes? Every year, the gap between rich and poor gets even wider – standing in the way of ending global poverty. It is time to bring an end to inequality and overcome poverty for good.

East Africa: extreme inequality in numbers

The Covid-19 pandemic, compounded by locust infestations and climate crises, has brought East Africa’s worst economic crisis in decades. Yet, instead of taxing the wealthy, governments are planning to slash their public spending, which will worsen the crisis and deepen poverty and inequality in the region. But it is not too late to change direction.

Humanitarian organizations condemn continued attacks on civilian infrastructure leaving people in Ukraine without water, electricity and heating in freezing temperatures

International and Ukrainian NGOs strongly condemn the latest round of missile strikes across Ukraine by the Russian Armed Forces. News reports estimate that 10 civilians have died and at least 50 have been wounded. The targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure is in direct violation of international humanitarian law.

Latest EU migration action plan is a waste of time

Tomorrow, EU migration ministers will meet at an emergency meeting to discuss the latest plan from the European Commission to reduce the number of persons entering Europe.

Just a quarter of Pfizer’s COVID-19 treatment orders will go to developing countries

Rich countries have secured almost three times as many courses of a World Health Organisation (WHO)-recommended COVID-19 medicine, Pfizer’s Paxlovid, according to new analysis from Oxfam and the People’s Vaccine Alliance.

The future is equal

Oxfam is a global movement of people, working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together, we save, protect and rebuild lives when disaster strikes. We help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. we take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

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