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EU elections: now more than ever, people and the planet must come first

Europe faces a shift in the political landscape, marked by a rise of far-right and euro-sceptic political parties.

Oxfam's reaction to Nuseirat operation that released four hostages and killed at least 274 Palestinians

In response to Israel’s operation in Nuseirat over the weekend, Oxfam’s Regional Director for the Middle East Sally Abi Khalil said:

Open statement: stop spending development funds on for-profit private healthcare providers

We, the undersigned, are calling for a stop to funding from Development Finance Institutions to private for-profit healthcare providers. Mounting evidence shows that this funding is going to expensive out-of-reach private hospitals and clinics in low- and middle-income countries that are widening healthcare inequalities, exacerbating poverty and gender-based discrimination and violating human rights. Far from advancing progress towards Universal Health Coverage as governments have committed, this form of development finance is undermining it.

Millions of migrant farm workers exploited in Europe’s fields, says Oxfam

Europe’s agriculture industry is exploiting the at least 2.4 million migrants who harvest Europe’s fruits and vegetables.

Famine risk increases as Israel makes Gaza aid response virtually impossible – Oxfam

Israel’s relentless air and land bombardment and deliberate obstruction of the humanitarian response is making it virtually impossible for aid agencies

Oxfam reaction to WHO member states not reaching agreement on pandemic treaty

In response to World Health Organization (WHO) member states not reaching an agreement on a pandemic accord in time for the World Health Assembly this week,

New crossing points and ‘floating dock’ are cosmetic changes, as humanitarian access disintegrates in Gaza, warn aid agencies

As Israeli attacks intensify on Rafah, the unpredictable trickle of aid into Gaza has created a mirage of improved access while the humanitarian respon

Syrians need full-scale aid, not meagre measures says Oxfam

Reacting to donor pledges made at the Brussels conference on Syria today, Oxfam in Syria Country Director, Moutaz Adham, said:

EU at the Crossroads

As the newly elected European Parliament holds its inaugural plenary session in July and a new College of Commissioners takes office before the end of the year, there is a pivotal opportunity to shape an EU that prioritizes the well-being of future generations and the planet. Oxfam recommends focusing on three key priority areas in the new mandate:

• Championing a strong and coherent international development agenda

• Promoting international (humanitarian) law, humanitarian action and civic space

• Leading the charge against the climate crisis, hunger and inequalities

Oxfam reaction to the G7 communiqué

In response to the communiqué published following today’s meeting of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, Oxfam International’s Tax Policy Lead,

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