Media calendar

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Myanmar Earthquake: Oxfam in Myanmar has an emergency humanitarian response underway to help people affected by the strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake which has killed and injured thousands of people. The situation in all affected regions remains dire, with survivors in urgent need of shelter, clean water, medical care, and protection. Oxfam is working closely with local partners to get aid to the worst-affected areas to meet immediate needs and support survivors. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

Gaza crisis: The fragile ceasefire has broken down. Israel has renewed its military assault and blocked all humanitarian aid. Food supplies are severely depleted, and many people lack access to water and sanitation. While the ceasefire allowed much needed humanitarian assistance to reach people in Gaza, they now, once again, are facing the risk of famine. Oxfam is calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and for all parties to be held to account for any war crimes committed to ensure justice for the victims and to deter future violations. Oxfam is also calling for the UK Government to immediately suspend all remaining arms licences to Israel given the ongoing risk of IHL being further violated. Spokespeople available in Gaza, as well as the region and the UK. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Renewed fighting in the DRC has led to an escalation of the humanitarian crisis, displacing hundreds of thousands of people who are now facing a lack of basic necessities. After several camps for displaced people were destroyed in the conflict, many people are now returning to the villages they once left, only to find themselves without food, water and any basic healthcare facilities. Oxfam is providing food, water, sanitation and cash assistance in several areas. Spokespeople available in the DRC. Contact: Zara Sarvarian / +44 (0)7584 265 077 / zsarvarian1@oxfam.org.uk

UK International Aid and Social Security Spending Cuts: The Government is choosing to cut vital international aid and social security support for millions of people struggling at home and around the world, while protecting the soaring wealth of millionaires and billionaires. With three quarters of the British public backing government tax increases on the very richest, Oxfam is calling for a two per cent wealth tax on those with net assets of over £10 million, which could raise an estimated £24 billion tax revenue each year. For more information contact: Sophie Bowell / +44 (0)7810 814 980 / sbowell@oxfam.org.uk

April (TBC): Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Annual Global Aid Statistics published. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

3 April: Statistics on provisional UK aid spending for 2024 from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) released. Contact: Sophie Bowell / +44 (0)7810 814 980 / sbowell@oxfam.org.uk

15 April: Two years since the start of the conflict in Sudan between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Over the two years of the war more than one million people have fled the country into neighbouring South Sudan, through official and unofficial border crossings. Hundreds of thousands have arrived in the Renk transit centre, most of them women and children. While some of the refugees continue to other parts of South Sudan, many remain at the centre, far exceeding its intended capacity. Oxfam is providing water and sanitation facilities as well as support for women who have suffered sexual violence in Sudan. Spokespeople available in South Sudan. Contact: Zara Sarvarian / +44 (0)7584 265 077 / zsarvarian1@oxfam.org.uk

17 April (TBC): Global Report for Food Crises 2024. The Food Security Information Network (FSIN) latest report giving an overview of the world’s food crises. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

21-26 April: World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings, Washington, D.C. Oxfam spokespeople available for comment on inequality, climate, and humanitarian issues. Contact: Lisa Rutherford, +44 (0)7917 791 836 / lrutherford@oxfam.org.uk

27 April: London Marathon. Oxfam runners will be taking part in this year’s TCS London Marathon. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

1 May: International Workers’ Day. Oxfam press release highlighting how increases in CEO pay are far outstripping ordinary workers. Contact: Lisa Rutherford, +44 (0)7917 791 836 / lrutherford@oxfam.org.uk

12-15 May: High Court hearing of the case brought against the UK Government over arms sales to Israel by GLAN and Al-Haq. Oxfam is formally intervening in this case and providing evidence on the humanitarian impact in Gaza. Oxfam spokespeople available. Contact: Sarah Dransfield / + 44 (0)7884 114825 / sdransfield@oxfam.org.uk