Media calendar

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Gaza-Lebanon crisis: Following a year of intense conflict, over 45,000 people in Gaza have been killed and around two million people are living in fear of their lives, having to face daily attacks as well as being deprived of food, water, medicines and shelter. Israel’s relentless bombardment and deliberate obstruction of the humanitarian response is making it extremely difficult for aid agencies to reach people in Gaza. Oxfam is calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire to end the violence, to allow crucial aid to be delivered in Gaza and ensure the safe release of hostages. We are also calling for the UK to stop selling all arms to Israel.

In Lebanon, where a 60-day ceasefire is being observed, Oxfam is responding to help people who were forced to flee as well as those returning to their homes. Spokespeople available in Gaza, Lebanon, as well as the region and the UK. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@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

3 January: Oxfam donation appeal press release including poll of most unwanted Christmas gifts. For more information contact: Louise Lazell / +44 (0)7826 553 200 / llazell1@oxfam.org.uk

w/c 13 Jan: High Court ruling on UK arms case. The court is expected to make a decision this week on how the case will proceed against the government for allowing the sale of arms to Israel - brought about by Al Haq and GLAN. 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

20 January: Start of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland Oxfam will be releasing its annual inequality report. Contact: Lisa Rutherford, +44 (0)7917 791 836 / lrutherford@oxfam.org.uk

Early February: Energy giants’ Q4/annual results released. For more information or comment contact: Sophie Bowell / +44 (0)7810 814 980 /sbowell@oxfam.org.uk

6 February: Türkiye-Syria earthquakes: two years on. Two years since the devastating earthquakes hit, Oxfam and local partner organisations have been working in areas of Türkiye and Syria which were most affected to help communities to rebuild their lives. For more information contact: Sarah Dransfield / +44(0)7884 114 825 / sdransfield@oxfam.org.uk

24 February: Ukraine - three years on from the start of the conflict. With nearly 18 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, Oxfam is working with partners in Ukraine and neighbouring countries including Moldova, Romania and Poland to help ensure people get the safety and resources they need to survive and rebuild their lives – including food, water and cash assistance as well as psycho-social and psychological support. Spokespeople available. For more information or interviews contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

27-28 February: G20 Finance Ministers meeting, Cape Town, South Africa. For more information contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk