Media calendar

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Gaza crisis: The situation in Gaza is dire. Very little aid is being allowed into Gaza. The GHF militarised distribution scheme means that people face daily gunfire and mass casualties while trying to get food and are denied other life-saving supplies. As temperatures rise, the lack of water and sanitation also poses a huge risk to health. Oxfam is calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and for Israel to lift the blockade and allow a proper humanitarian response in Gaza. 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. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC):  The escalation in the conflict in the DRC has led to a deepening in the humanitarian crisis, displacing hundreds of thousands of people who are now facing a lack of food, water, shelter and basic healthcare facilities. Over 28 million people currently face acute food insecurity, including 4.75 million children under the age of five. Parts of South Kivu are experiencing cholera outbreaks. Despite the restricted humanitarian access, 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

Throughout July: Red Line for Gaza. Oxfam is joining with other organisations to demonstrate that we stand united against the atrocities being inflicted on people in Gaza as red line after red line are crossed by the Israeli government.  We are calling on the public to speak up and demand that the UK government ends its complicity and does everything in its power to end the war. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

9 July: The Climate Coalition Mass Lobby, Westminster, London. Alongside grassroots groups and organisations from across the UK, Oxfam will take part in a mass lobby of MPs urging them to take action on the climate crisis. For more information contact: Sophie Bowell / +44 (0)7810 814 980 / sbowell@oxfam.org.uk

9 July: Anniversary of South Sudan’s independence. The world’s youngest nation continues to face serious challenges. Over one million people have fled to South Sudan from the conflict in Sudan, further deepened the existing humanitarian crisis. Oxfam’s Country Director for South Sudan, Shabnam Baloch, is available for interviews to talk about the refugee crisis, the growing impact of climate change and the lack of humanitarian funding to support affected communities. Contact: Zara Sarvarian / +44 (0)7584 265 077 / zsarvarian1@oxfam.org.uk

17-18 July: G20 Finance Ministers Meeting, Cape Town, South Africa. Oxfam spokespeople available. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

19 August: World Humanitarian Day.  UN day to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service and to rally support for people affected by humanitarian crises. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk

24-28 August: World Water Week, Stockholm. An annual event focused on global water issues bringing together experts, decision-makers, and professionals from various sectors to discuss and address pressing water challenges. The theme for 2025 is ‘Water for Climate Action’. Contact: Oxfam Media Unit / +44 (0)7748 761 999 / media.unit@oxfam.org.uk