Oxfam blog

Stories, opinions and updates from across Oxfam’s work written by staff, partner organisations and guest authors. Explore reflections on global justice and inequality, insight from campaigns and communities, and ideas on how people can take action for change.

An image of a private jet.

25 Nov 2024

The private jets leaving COP29 are the ultimate symbol of climate injustice.
Muhawe Myriam Charmante is smiling and looking at the camera while collecting firewood at the collective gathering site in Sake, DRC

18 Nov 2024

Why UN peacekeeping often falls short and how it can do better
Atsede Bere is sat cradling her young child and smiling at Nurse Bethlehem Feleke who is sat on the opposite side of a desk. The clinic is bright green with posters on the wall and there are promotional healthcare leaflets on the desk.

9 Nov 2024

Why the World Bank must tackle the hidden cost of illness
Cynthia looks into the camera. Behind her is the beach and the sea with rocks jutting out of it.

1 Oct 2024

I will not go down without a fight for climate justice
Hanna is standing with a walking stick outside her home that has been damaged by shelling. It is winter and they are all wearing big coats and hats. Hanna is talking to Anika who is visiting to see the newly installed windows.

19 Sep 2024

How a few powerful nations hijacked global peace
Business jet airplane flying on a high altitude above the clouds

18 Sep 2024

We need higher taxes on private jets and superyachts, here’s why
Climate activist, Joyce Koech, stands among recently planted mangroves as part of her pioneering restoration project in Mombasa, Kenya.

5 Sep 2024

From Passion to Action: A Journey in Activism
Hundreds people in a street at a protest in Kenya. Some people are throwing objects, some are running and there is smoke rising from the ground.

30 Aug 2024

Youth-led protests in Kenya show strength in unity
An image of someone holding a pile of clothes

26 Jul 2024

Get a £5 M&S voucher when you donate with Oxfam x M&S ‘Another Life’ scheme
A man looks serious holding a poker for a bread oven with his family in the background.

24 Apr 2024

Things you need to know about famine
Food parcels (with vegetables) being distributed in Southern Gaza Strip by Oxfam's local partner (Palestinian Agriculture Relief Committee - PARC) as part of the emergency response to the crisis in Gaza.

28 Mar 2024

Ramadan: The Generosity of the Muslim Community and the Impact of Zakat
Women stood beside a colourful bus holding up baskets of mangos to sell to the passengers.

27 Mar 2024

Four ways to boost investment in women-led small businesses