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Gaza crisis: The fragile ceasefire is currently under threat. Israel has blocked all humanitarian aid from entering Gaza in what Oxfam has called ‘a reckless act of collective punishment’ and in breach of international humanitarian law. The pause in hostilities finally allowed an increase in much needed humanitarian assistance to reach people in Gaza, after 15 months of intense conflict. Oxfam and our local partners have been responding, but the scale of need is massive amongst the more than two million people in Gaza. The majority have lost their homes. Schools, hospitals, and crucial infrastructure have been destroyed. Oxfam is calling for a 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

Climate: While the super-rich continue to pollute at excessive rates, it is people living in poverty — in the UK and around the world — who have done the least to cause the climate crisis, who are suffering the most from its devastating impacts. Oxfam is calling on the Chancellor to increase taxes on climate-polluting extreme wealth – starting with private jets and superyachts. This could help ensure the much-needed finance to tackle the climate crisis is raised in a fair way that protects people on lower incomes and targets those most responsible and those who can most afford it. For more information contact: Sophie Bowell / +44 (0)7810 814 980 / sbowell@oxfam.org.uk

8 March: International Women’s Day. For more information contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

13 March: New Oxfam report on the vulnerabilities and exploitation faced by Palestinian women working in illegal Israeli settlements. An increasing number of Palestinian women are being forced to seek employment in illegal Israeli settlements due to the severe economic restrictions imposed by the occupation. With limited job opportunities in the Palestinian economy, women find themselves in precarious and exploitative conditions, working long hours for substandard wages and with no labour protections. Contact: Sarah Dransfield +44 (0)7884 114 825 / sdransfield@oxfam.org.uk

22 March: World Water Day. Annual United Nations day raising awareness of the 2 billion people living without access to safe water. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

26 March: 10 years since the conflict in Yemen escalated with the involvement of the Saudi-led coalition. After ten years of conflict, Yemen is one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, with over half the population in need of humanitarian assistance and protection services. Homes, hospitals, and schools have been repeatedly bombed, displacing people and cutting off access to essential services. Oxfam is calling on the UK, US and other governments to stop fuelling the conflict by selling weapons for use in the war. Yemeni’s desperately need all parties to the conflict to reach a sustainable political resolution to this entirely man-made war, that would lead to long-term peace. Oxfam has had an active humanitarian response in Yemen since July 2015. For more information, contact: Amber Ahmad / +44(0)7767 919 228 / aahmad1@oxfam.org.uk

26 March: UK Spring Forecast. Oxfam spokespeople available for comment on measures to address the climate crisis, inequality, and international aid. Contact: Lisa Rutherford, +44 (0)7917 791 836 / lrutherford@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

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