Abby Maxman
@abbymaxman.bsky.social
President & CEO of Oxfam America. Mother, wife, sister, partner, daughter. Posting about international and domestic issues.
I recently spent a week in the occupied Palestinian territory:
What I witnessed was urgent, unjust, and demands bold action. 🧵
What I witnessed was urgent, unjust, and demands bold action. 🧵
November 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I recently spent a week in the occupied Palestinian territory:
What I witnessed was urgent, unjust, and demands bold action. 🧵
What I witnessed was urgent, unjust, and demands bold action. 🧵
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
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
"The data confirms what people across our nation already know instinctively: the new American oligarchy is here." -
@abbymaxman.bsky.social speaks about our newest report on the drastic growth of inequality in the U.S: www.forbes.com/sites/josiec...
@abbymaxman.bsky.social speaks about our newest report on the drastic growth of inequality in the U.S: www.forbes.com/sites/josiec...
Income Inequality Is Surging In The U.S., New Oxfam Report Shows
The richest 1% of households have accumulated almost 1,000 times more wealth than the poorest 20% over the last three and a half decades.
www.forbes.com
November 3, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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
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
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.
It’s up to us to bring our common humanity and support to people in need.
Oxfam’s CEO and President @abbymaxman.bsky.social shares her experience traveling to DRC, where crisis and conflict have been exacerbated by cuts to humanitarian assistance. Her full reflections here: www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/emer...
Reflections on my journey to the DRC
Oxfam CEO and President Abby Maxman on prolonged crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, now exacerbated by the recent cuts to USAID.
www.oxfamamerica.org
October 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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.
It’s up to us to bring our common humanity and support to people in need.
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-...
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-...
October 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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-...
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-...
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.
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.
October 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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.
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.
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.
It featured a call from 38 former heads of state for permanent polluter profit taxes.
September 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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.
It featured a call from 38 former heads of state for permanent polluter profit taxes.
Reposted by Abby Maxman
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.
September 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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.
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-...
Oxfam's statement: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/oxfam-...
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
www.oxfamamerica.org
September 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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-...
Oxfam's statement: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/oxfam-...
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
clintonglobal.org/2025
September 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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
clintonglobal.org/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...
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...
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...
pages.devex.com
September 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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...
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...
Political violence should have no place in America. Reprehensible acts of violence have harmed people of every political persuasion, undermining our democracy and safety.
September 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Political violence should have no place in America. Reprehensible acts of violence have harmed people of every political persuasion, undermining our democracy and safety.
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
We must act urgently on Gaza, feminist priorities, climate, & humanitarian access to safeguard our shared future. #HandsOffOurSpaces #TheFutureIsEqual
September 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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
We must act urgently on Gaza, feminist priorities, climate, & humanitarian access to safeguard our shared future. #HandsOffOurSpaces #TheFutureIsEqual
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...
Hear my reflections in this clip & the full interview here: www.abetterworldcommunity.com/post/oxfam-a...
September 16, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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...
Hear my reflections in this clip & the full interview here: www.abetterworldcommunity.com/post/oxfam-a...
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.
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.
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
www.moretoherstory.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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.
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.
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
In the face of crisis, they reached over 14 million people this past year, proof that solidarity saves lives. #TheFutureIsEqual
This World Humanitarian Day, join us in honoring our selfless, courageous staff and partners that save lives everyday and build a brighter, more equal future for all.
August 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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
In the face of crisis, they reached over 14 million people this past year, proof that solidarity saves lives. #TheFutureIsEqual
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...
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...
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
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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...
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...
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.
The Trump admin’s rescissions package is cruel and dangerous. Lives are on the line.
Humanitarian aid should never be up for debate.
Oxfam America's President & CEO @abbymaxman.bsky.social speaks out about the harmful and hurtful impacts of the U.S humanitarian aid cuts.
Humanitarian assistances saves and improves lives and we won't stop fighting for it.
Humanitarian assistances saves and improves lives and we won't stop fighting for it.
July 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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.
The Trump admin’s rescissions package is cruel and dangerous. Lives are on the line.
Humanitarian aid should never be up for debate.
Join me for this timely conversation on such an urgent issue:
TONIGHT-A town hall to defend foreign aid, global health and public media and fight back against Trump's rescission bill. Join Oxfam America to hear from @abbymaxman.bsky.social and many co-sponsors at 7pm EST.
Register here: tinyurl.com/REC-TH
Register here: tinyurl.com/REC-TH
July 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Join me for this timely conversation on such an urgent issue:
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.
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.
Over the past decade, the wealth of the world's richest 1% has surged by over $33.9 trillion...enough to end poverty 22 times over.
Lifesaving aid, climate action, quality health care, education for all—it's all possible if we finally tax the ultra-rich.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
Lifesaving aid, climate action, quality health care, education for all—it's all possible if we finally tax the ultra-rich.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
World’s richest 1% increased wealth by $33.9 trillion since 2015, Oxfam says
That amount is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over,” according to a new analysis from the anti-poverty group.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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.
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.
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
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
May 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
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
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.
Congress must reject these cuts and protect programs that save lives and support families at home and abroad.
May 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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.
Congress must reject these cuts and protect programs that save lives and support families at home and abroad.
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.
As billionaires profit, working people and vulnerable communities are paying the price.
Despite the flurry of executive action in President Trump's first 100 days, little has been delivered for working Americans or U.S. interests.
Oxfam’s experts broke down these inequality-increasing policies and their potential impact on all of our lives. www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/issu...
Oxfam’s experts broke down these inequality-increasing policies and their potential impact on all of our lives. www.oxfamamerica.org/explore/issu...
How is the Trump administration deepening inequality?
Tracking Trump’s actions so far in his second term and thinking about what comes next.
www.oxfamamerica.org
April 30, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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.
As billionaires profit, working people and vulnerable communities are paying the price.
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.
Oxfam America’s President and CEO @abbymaxman.bsky.social on the cruel and destructive USAID funding freeze that has left millions of the world’s poorest in limbo and facing hunger and disease. @forbes.com
April 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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.
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.
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.
April 21, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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.
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.
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...
This decision risks pushing up costs for struggling families in the U.S. and worldwide, and triggering economic downturns globally.
apnews.com/article/trum...
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.
apnews.com
April 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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...
This decision risks pushing up costs for struggling families in the U.S. and worldwide, and triggering economic downturns globally.
apnews.com/article/trum...