Media calendar

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Gaza crisis: The fragile ceasefire has broken down. Israel has renewed its military assault and blocked all food, water, fuel and medicine from going into Gaza since 2 March. 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

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

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

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

2 May: Two months of total siege in Gaza. Oxfam will be participating in an emergency press briefing with other humanitarian NGOs in Gaza at 1pm BST. Since 2 March, Israel has blocked all aid, including food, medicine, and fuel, from entering the Gaza Strip, exacerbating what was already a humanitarian crisis. Many aid agencies have run out of supplies, while people in Gaza are facing starvation. Oxfam spokespeople in Gaza are also available for interviews. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

8 May: Online press briefing at 12pm BST with legal experts and NGOs ahead of the High Court hearing on UK arms exports to Israel. Legal experts, human rights and humanitarian NGOs who have been involved in the case brought against the UK Government are convening an on-the-record online press briefing. Oxfam’s Gaza Humanitarian Response Lead, Clémence Lagouardat, will talk about the humanitarian impact on the ground in Gaza and she will also be available for interviews in the UK. To receive a link to attend or arrange an interview contact: Sarah Dransfield / + 44 (0)7884 114 825 / sdransfield@oxfam.org.uk

13-16 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

2-8 June: Volunteers’ Week. A chance to celebrate Oxfam’s amazing volunteers and recognise the incredible contribution they make. Oxfam press release and news stats released on the benefits of volunteering. Contact: Louise Lazell, +44 (0) 7826 553 200 / llazell1@oxfam.org.uk

Early June (TBC): New Oxfam research that calculates how much money is potentially being lost to financialisation in the social care and childcare sectors. Contact: Lisa Rutherford, +44 (0)7917 791 836 / lrutherford@oxfam.org.uk

15-17 June: G7 Summit in Canada. Oxfam spokespeople available for comment on issues including inequality, climate, and humanitarian crises. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

16-26 June: UN Climate Change Conference, Bonn, Germany. Oxfam spokespeople available. For more information contact: Sophie Bowell / +44 (0)7810 814 980 / sbowell@oxfam.org.uk

20 June: World Refugee Day. International day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

23 June: Launch of Oxfam’s books campaign with press release and new stats around second-hand books. Contact: Aarabi Baheerathan / +44 (0) 7876 476 403 / abaheerathan1@oxfam.org.uk

25-29 June: Glastonbury Festival. Oxfam volunteers will be stewarding and campaigning at the festival, and on-site Oxfam shops will be selling our sustainable fashion and festival essentials to raise funds to help tackle poverty and inequality around the world. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk