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Despite unimaginable challenges, what I saw throughout Syria and Lebanon was resilience, care, community, and generosity. The international community should match that determination with the resources and commitment these communities deserve. #TheFutureIsEqual

The people I met were clear: recovery doesn't happen because the world declares a crisis over. Recovery requires investment, partnership, and sustained support for communities rebuilding their futures.

I also heard about the devastating impact of aid cuts. Women's rights organizations and local groups described losing major funding streams overnight, forcing difficult decisions at a time when communities need support more than ever.

One reality stayed with me: conflict has become normalized. The constant hum of drones overhead. The endless security notifications. Families forced to make life-altering decisions based on the latest military escalation.

In Lebanon, I met families who have been displaced multiple times. I visited schools serving as shelters, where community leaders, educators, and local organizations are doing everything they can to provide safety and dignity for families whose lives have been repeatedly disrupted.

At the same time, I saw something powerful: hope. People spoke about rebuilding businesses, restoring communities, and creating a different future for their children. The sense of possibility today is markedly different from what I witnessed during previous visits.

In Syria, I met women who had returned home after years of displacement. They came back with hope, but also to damaged homes, limited services, few job opportunities, and communities still trying to recover from years of conflict.

Oxfam America @oxfamamerica.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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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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...

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

The human toll is already devastating: civilians, including children, are among the casualties. Striking amid reported diplomatic progress is not a strategy; it’s the sabotage of diplomacy. We need restraint, accountability, and an urgent return to negotiations.

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.

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...

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...

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...

“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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Oxfam’s work in the oPt is rooted in partnership, justice, and the belief that #TheFutureIsEqual. I’m proud to stand with our teams and allies who are making that future possible every day, against the odds.

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We also met with U.S. and EU diplomats, pressing for principled policy that centers the fundamental human rights of Palestinians, and accountability for violence and abuses. The U.S. has leverage and a responsibility to use it for justice and rights.

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In Hebron and Bethlehem, I met women-led protection committees responding to settler violence with courage and care.

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In Jenin, I met families sheltering in university dorms after their homes were destroyed. In East Jerusalem, I saw the fragmentation of communities and the infrastructure of discrimination.

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Palestinian communities are facing systemic displacement, settler violence, and restricted access to water, movement, and basic services. Humanitarian access is being denied. The U.S. must not look away.

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Abby Maxman @abbymaxman.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

I recently spent a week in the occupied Palestinian territory: What I witnessed was urgent, unjust, and demands bold action. 🧵

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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-...

Oxfam reaction to Gaza ceasefire deal

Reacting to the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, Oxfam America’s President & CEO Abby Maxman said:<p data-bloc

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I grieve every day for colleagues, partners, and the people of Gaza, whose courage is met with violence and deprivation. Humanitarians must be allowed to do our jobs of saving lives without fear of attack. #CeasefireNow

The United States, above all, must use its influence to: - Demand a ceasefire - Make certain the siege is lifted to allow critical aid into Gaza - Demand the release of all hostages and unlawfully detained prisoners - Ensure aid workers can carry out their vital work in safety

Two years is far too long. The world cannot look away.

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Famine is a man-made reality in Gaza. The healthcare system is shattered. Families are enduring unimaginable loss. The humanitarian situation has never been more dire.

65,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, most of them women and children. Two million have been displaced, many multiple times.

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Through an unrelenting campaign of bombardment, siege, and starvation, Israel has inflicted deliberate harm on civilians and destroyed the very fabric of life in Gaza. This amounts to collective punishment on a mass scale.

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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.