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East Africa hunger crisis affecting 28 million
Climate-induced drought and a spike in global food prices due to the crisis in Ukraine are driving a humanitarian emergency.
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Why is clean water important?
Safe water, sanitation, and hygiene save lives during emergencies and in the long-term struggle against poverty.
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Fleeing conflict in Ukraine
Oxfam is working to ensure refugees get the support they need as they seek safety
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Two years of COVID-19: What Oxfam’s been doing
Oxfam’s global response to the coronavirus pandemic has reached across the world to help people survive, while also advocating for a People’s Vaccine.
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Continuing the fight against economic inequality
We’ve been advocating for the Build Back Better Act to be passed as soon as possible. Where does it stand now and where do we go from here?
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One woman’s fight against inequality saves lives in her neighborhood
In Peru, Janet Fuentes mobilized her community to save lives during the pandemic while they received little to no support from the government.