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Abby Maxman

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President & CEO of Oxfam America. Mother, wife, sister, partner, daughter. Posting about international and domestic issues.

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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
I returned to Syria and saw something remarkable: women are leading the country's recovery. From rebuilding livelihoods to supporting communities, their resilience is shaping Syria's future. I wrote about the women I met and the lessons they left with me: www.moretoherstory.com/stories/syri...
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Syria’s Recovery Is Being Led by Women — More to Her Story
Across a country emerging from nearly 14 years of war, Syrian women are rebuilding their families, communities, and futures from the ground up. Photo: Oxfam
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Oxfam America @oxfamamerica.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Last week, Abby Maxman, President & CEO of Oxfam America shared at the Gen Z Food & Hunger Summit how building an economy that works for all can reduce inequality.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
I just returned from Syria and Lebanon. It's hard to find words to describe what I saw and heard from communities rebuilding their lives amid conflict, displacement, and uncertainty. But one thing is clear: the headlines do not capture the reality that people live every day. 🧵
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Oxfam America @oxfamamerica.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
As billions around the world tune in to the biggest soccer tournament in history, Palestinians are #StillPlaying, even as Israeli strikes have killed and displaced players and reduced soccer fields to rubble and tent camps in Gaza. #WorldCup2026
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
In crises like this, local leadership saves lives. Oxfam is mobilizing its emergency mechanisms to support a locally led, people-centered response, standing with communities in Venezuela as they face profound loss, fear, and uncertainty.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Escalating Israeli settler violence has created a palpable climate of fear and suffocation for Palestinians.  In the first 3 months of this year alone there were over 540 settler attacks, 33 Palestinian people killed & more than 2,200 Palestinians displaced.   www.oxfamamerica.org/press/more-p...
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More Palestinians killed by Israeli military and settlers across occupied West Bank in last 3 years since Gaza hostilities than previous 17 combined — Oxfam
More than one in five killed over last 20 years were childrenMore Palestinians have been kil
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
For over 50 years, the Southern Poverty Law Center has fought against injustice, hate & white supremacy. Now, that work has made them a target of this administration. Oxfam America proudly stands with @splcenter.org in the fight for civil rights. We will not be silenced. @oxfamamerica.bsky.social
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Justice Dept. Charges Prominent Civil Rights Group With Financial Crimes
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Trans people deserve safety, dignity, and joy, yet rising criminalization across the U.S. threatens their basic rights. On #TransDayOfVisibility, Oxfam stands in solidarity and remains steadfast in the fight for bodily autonomy, equality, and justice for all. #TheFutureIsEqual
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Oxfam America @oxfamamerica.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
The need for clean water and decent sanitation services are essential for human survival, and are two key ways that you—and Oxfam—can make an enormous difference. By providing clean water, hygiene promotion, and sanitation services we can save countless lives. #WorldWaterDay
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate. Amid global crises displacing families and deepening hunger, too many are observing this holiday in hardship. May this Eid renew our shared commitment to peace, dignity, and justice for all. #TheFutureIsEqual
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Trump’s escalating attacks on democracy and international law are deepening instability. Oxfam is standing firm, protecting rights and defending vulnerable communities. To understand the stakes and why this work needs you, read the full reflection:
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Remaining Steadfast in an Era of Destabilization
More than one year into the second Trump administration, Oxfam America President and CEO Abby Maxman writes about the destabilization of its foreign and domestic policy, and what we can do to avoid ge...
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
This weekend’s escalation in the Middle East is a reckless breach of international law with consequences far beyond the region. The US and Israel’s attacks on Iran undermine the rules‑based order, and the silence of many Western leaders at this moment is deeply alarming.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
“You can’t work from the top when you organize.” — Shirley Sherrod Her decades of courage and community leadership continue to shape our fight for economic and racial justice. Proud to uplift her voice this #BlackHistoryMonth.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
ICE's recklessness is threatening the security of our communities. It's time to stop the senseless killings. Congress must step in to demand thorough investigations and accountability and to ensure the Trump administration stops attacking our neighbors. thehill.com/homenews/sen...
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
I joined @forbes.com to talk about the devastating consequences of the Trump admin’s devastating cuts to humanitarian aid. One year later, the stories of impact from our partners and colleagues continue to be harrowing. I hope you’ll give this a watch.
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Oxfam America @oxfamamerica.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
By expanding the Global Gag Rule, the Trump admin is continuing its assault on humanitarian aid. Removing funding from organizations that support gender & diversity will dehumanize people, restricting their rights & access to critical services. This is unacceptable. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...
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Trump to Expand ‘Mexico City’ Abortion Rule to Include D.E.I. and Gender
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
President Trump is expanding his Board of Peace into a pay-to-play council with a global scope, instead of focusing on its core task: rebuilding Gaza so that Palestinians can live in peace, dignity and security. www.oxfamamerica.org/press/presid...
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President Trump launches 'pay-to-play' Board of Peace at Davos — Oxfam
In response to today’s initial Board of Peace meeting in Davos, Oxfam America President and CEO Abby Maxman said:
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
In 2025, billionaire wealth increased 3x faster than over the past 5 years, reaching its highest level in history, $18.3 trillion. Meanwhile, 1 in 4 people don’t regularly have enough to eat & nearly half the world’s population lives in poverty. Read the report: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/billio...
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Billionaire wealth jumps three times faster in 2025 to highest peak ever, sparking dangerous political inequality says Oxfam
Billionaires 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary people
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
It is all but impossible to understand Palestinians’ experience of living under the indignity & suffering of Israel’s unlawful occupation from afar – which is why I felt grateful to return to the West Bank recently. Please read some reflections from my trip: www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/emer...
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“This is what breaks me” — reflections from my West Bank visit
Oxfam CEO and President Abby Maxman on witnessing life under Israel’s unlawful occupation, and the resilience and determination of Palestinians.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
We have run out of words to describe the depths of suffering we have witnessed after President Trump took a sledgehammer to U.S. humanitarian assistance and the entire global aid system. One year later we are seeing years of progress unravel, suffering and preventable deaths.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
ICE should not be menacing our streets and endangering our neighbors. We stand with Minneapolis today and call on the Trump administration to stop attacking our communities.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
I recently spent a week in the occupied Palestinian territory: What I witnessed was urgent, unjust, and demands bold action. 🧵
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
The new American oligarchy is here. The wealthiest 1% gained 987× more wealth per household than the poorest 20%. Proud of my Oxfam colleagues for exposing this inequality emergency, and calling for an economy that works for the many, not the wealthy few. #TheFutureIsEqual
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Reflecting on my recent visit to the DRC, and how vital it is to keep the voices of local partners, communities, and women impacted by the harmful cuts to US foreign assistance at the center of our efforts. It’s up to us to bring our common humanity and support to people in need.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
I welcome the news of a ceasefire in Gaza, offering a moment of hope and peace after so much loss. True peace cannot succeed without justice and accountability at its core for all Palestinians and Israelis, ending the cycle of violence. Read more: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/oxfam-...
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Oxfam reaction to Gaza ceasefire deal
Reacting to the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, Oxfam America’s President &amp; CEO Abby Maxman said:<p data-bloc
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Two years. On October 7, 2023, Hamas and other armed groups carried out devastating attacks in Israel. We still mourn those lost that day and the 48 hostages who remain in captivity. But Israel’s response has created one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
At #ClimateWeekNYC, I opened the “Taxation for Fair Climate Financing” panel organized with @clubdemadrid.bsky.social & @globalsolidaritylevies.org. It featured a call from 38 former heads of state for permanent polluter profit taxes.
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Oxfam America @oxfamamerica.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Today, as they meet, President Trump must act now to compel Prime Minister Netanyahu to change course: to uphold international law, ensure accountability, end impunity and secure a permanent ceasefire.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
In his #UNGA80 speech, President Trump denied the climate crisis, bragged about ending wars & economic woes that his policies exacerbate & undermined the UN. Meanwhile, conflicts escalate & climate and inequality impacts grow. Shameful. Oxfam's statement: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/oxfam-...
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Oxfam calls on President Trump to end his attacks on global cooperation at the United Nations General Assembly
Tomorrow, September 23, President Donald Trump will address the UN General Assembly. Ahead of his speech, Oxfam Amer
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Proud to stand together with so many leaders from around the world at @clintonglobal.bsky.social's 2025 Annual Meeting and collaborate with the Humanitarian Response Working Group on how to make humanitarian efforts more adaptable, collaborative & efficient. #cgi2025 clintonglobal.org/2025
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Join me at #DevexImpactHouse on the sidelines of #UNGA80 in NYC. I'll be talking with @annagawel.bsky.social, Managing Editor at @devex.com, about how aid organizations are adapting in the "new landscape of aid." See you there! pages.devex.com/devex-at-ung...
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Devex Impact House @ UNGA 80
From Sept. 22 to 24, as world leaders converge in New York City for the U.N. General Assembly and Climate Week, Devex will open its doors to host bold, news-driven conversations on the future of globa...
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
Political violence should have no place in America. Reprehensible acts of violence have harmed people of every political persuasion, undermining our democracy and safety.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
This year at #UNGA80, I’ll be speaking out to defend civic space and those who risk everything for justice. We must act urgently on Gaza, feminist priorities, climate, & humanitarian access to safeguard our shared future. #HandsOffOurSpaces #TheFutureIsEqual
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Famine is knocking on the door in Gaza and elsewhere. Harmful U.S. aid cuts & poor policy choices are worsening hunger worldwide. Hear my reflections in this clip & the full interview here: www.abetterworldcommunity.com/post/oxfam-a...
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Let me be clear: the U.S. cuts to lifesaving aid are not just a funding issue — this is a moral failure. In my op-ed, I share stories from the DRC where women are paying the highest price for the Trump admin’s reckless cuts to humanitarian assistance.
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The Richest Nation Walked Away from Congo. Women Are Paying the Price — More to Her Story
Abby Maxman, president of Oxfam America, warns that the Trump administration’s aid cuts have deepened the suffering of Congo’s most vulnerable, especially women and girls. Photo: Oxfam
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Today on World Humanitarian Day, we honor Oxfam’s 8,500 staff and partners who put their lives on the line to protect human dignity. In the face of crisis, they reached over 14 million people this past year, proof that solidarity saves lives. #TheFutureIsEqual
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
This plan would be catastrophic for the up to one million people estimated to still be in Gaza City. The Trump admin cannot allow this to go forward, as it will ensure an entirely new level of displacement, devastation, and death for Palestinians in Gaza. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
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Outrage at Israeli plan to take over Gaza City that could displace 1m Palestinians
Germany says it will halt arms deliveries to Israel amid growing international anger over planned operation
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
I have just returned from the DRC, where US aid cuts have left families without the vital resources needed to survive. The Trump admin’s rescissions package is cruel and dangerous. Lives are on the line. Humanitarian aid should never be up for debate.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Join me for this timely conversation on such an urgent issue:
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
The richest 1% gained $33.9 trillion since 2015. That’s enough to end global poverty 22 times over. Meanwhile, aid is being slashed and 3.7B people remain in poverty. It’s time to tax the super-rich, reject failed finance models, and put public power at the center.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Since Trump left the region w/out a deal, Israel has escalated its deadly offensive across Gaza & blocking all but a trickle of aid. Remaining hostages & unlawfully detained prisoners are still not released. The US must push for more than this as 2 million are on the brink of famine. 1/2
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
President Trump’s proposed budget is a cruel blow to people in crisis—gutting aid, slashing safety nets, and paving the way for more handouts for billionaires. Congress must reject these cuts and protect programs that save lives and support families at home and abroad.
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"OXFAM STATEMENT IN REACTION TO PRESIDENT TRUMP'S 2026 BUDGET PROPOSAL

This budget would cut billions in antipoverty and crisis-support programs both domestically and globally and further limit the United States’ ability to effectively respond to humanitarian crises. The Trump administration wants us to believe they’re ridding the government of ‘wasteful’ spending, but the fact is, investments in people pay off and are the right thing to do. Congress must reject these proposed cuts and instead commit to fully funding these essential programs.”

ABBY MAXMAN
President & CEO, Oxfam America
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Oxfam’s latest analysis lays bare the devastating impact of the Trump administration’s second-term agenda—policies that deepen inequality at home and undermine lives around the world. As billionaires profit, working people and vulnerable communities are paying the price.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Thank you, Brittany Lewis, for having me on the @forbes.com platform to discuss the harmful and horrific consequences of the Trump Administration's choice to cut funding to USAID.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Deeply humbled to have been in Pope Francis’s presence in January. His loss is profound. He was a champion for the poor, justice, and our shared humanity. May we honor his legacy by continuing to care for the world’s most marginalized.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Trump’s weaponization of tariffs is effectively an attack on the global working class that would turbocharge inequality. This decision risks pushing up costs for struggling families in the U.S. and worldwide, and triggering economic downturns globally. apnews.com/article/trum...
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Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars
President Donald Trump has announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners — including a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union, among others.
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Met Cornelius Blanding & Stephanie D. Banks of the Federation of Southern Co-ops, an org empowering Black farmers. Sadly, the Trump admin is hampering the org's work to break down systemic barriers to land, food & wealth. Grateful to fight for economic justice w/ these leaders. #TheFutureIsEqual
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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
The U.S. has long led in disaster response, but with USAID gutted, its ability to aid crises like Myanmar is severely weakened. Lives depend on speed, resources & collaboration. The admin must act now—millions face disease, hunger & more. The U.S. must not abandon its legacy.
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Oxfam America @oxfamamerica.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Trans rights are human rights. Oxfam believes that everyone, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, deserves to live with dignity, free from discrimination, exclusion, violence, and persecution. The trans community deserves to be seen and celebrated today and every day🏳️‍⚧️
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Oxfam America @oxfamamerica.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
We’re nearing the end of #WomensHistoryMonth but the light shines on. We continue to draw hope from the collective power of women & girls around the world who continue to make their voices heard and lift one another up whether at home, in their neighborhoods, courtrooms, governments, or boardrooms.
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