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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Aug 16

Devastating flash floods have killed more than 300 people across Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Climate change is driving the rise in extreme and dangerous weather events. My thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Flash floods kill more than 300 in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir - BBC News

The majority of deaths were recorded in Pakistan's mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa area.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · Jun 30

REACTION: Oxfam’s @halimabegum.bsky.social
says the High Court judgement on UK arms to Israel is "deeply disappointing" while the Government continues to prioritise the supply chains of fighter jets over the lives of Palestinians: oxfam.org.uk/mc/vvuq2x/

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Jul 2

Another week of protest outside Parliament this morning as @oxfamgb and other organisations ask the UK Government: where is your Red Line on Gaza? Is it targeting children, or shooting hungry people getting aid, or killing healthcare workers - enough is enough.
#RedLineonGaza

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Jun 28

I took a quiet walk in front of the Pyramid Stage before the crowds. Some examples of our campaign work at #Glastonbury2025 this week.

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Jun 11

A great privilege to hear HE Prof Muhammad Yunus, Chief Advisor of Bangladesh, talking at @chathamhouse.org this morning. I took the opportunity to get an assurance from him that his interim government would push forward still further on women’s and gender rights. I will keep him to that!

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Jun 5

“It is beyond comprehension that aid distribution points should be turned into killing fields.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Keir Starmer calls Israel’s recent actions in Gaza ‘appalling and intolerable’

PM tells MPs he is considering imposing sanctions on Israeli government members but is resisting ban on arms sales

www.theguardian.com

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · May 26

Last week, @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social celebrated a remarkable 90-year birthday journey of storytelling. During my time at the @runnymedetrust.bsky.social we collaborated on the Lit in Colour project which has been groundbreaking in pushing for a more inclusive English literature curriculum.

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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · Apr 19

Spending cuts are a political choice.

The government could choose to retain the aid budget and tax the super-rich instead. Because spending on aid isn’t charity. It’s about basic rights and justice for people living in life-threatening conditions.

Together, we can build a fairer, more equal world.

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Apr 21

May Pope Francies rest in peace. A true humanitarian who stood up for social justice, peace and solidarity for all.

Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · Apr 21

Oxfam mourns Pope Francis as a true humanitarian on so many issues, not least Gaza.

Pope Francis dies aged 88

World leaders pay tribute to the Pope as a

www.bbc.co.uk

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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · Apr 18

We want to share this message from our CEO @halimabegum.bsky.social, and to wish a happy and peaceful Easter from everyone at Oxfam GB! Thank you for your ongoing support.

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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · Apr 15

"Starvation, displacement and a war that does not appear to be ending."

@oxfamgb.bsky.social's CEO @halimabegum.bsky.social tells
@lbc.co.uk why the Government's new aid funding for #Sudan is welcome, but not enough.

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Mar 30

We have launched our Myanmar Emergency Appeal. While international aid cuts haven't fully percolated through the system yet, this is still going to be a huge first test of humanitarian responses. Any support, no matter how small would be appreciated. Thank you so much. lnkd.in/eZHyH6qA

Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · Mar 30

Our CEO @halimabegum.bsky.social spoke to @news.sky.com om about the challenges of responding to the earthquake in Myanmar. You can support our response at bit.ly/42lP7yO #MyanmarEarthquake #earthquake #Myanmar

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Mar 30

Oxfam is launching our Myanmar Emergency Appeal. Our teams are on the ground working around the clock with local partners to deliver critical humanitarian assistance. Any support, no matter how small would support the collective effort. Thank you so much.

lnkd.in/eZHyH6qA

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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · Mar 30

Eid Mubarak from all of us at Oxfam GB! 💚
Wishing joy, peace, and togetherness to everyone celebrating. Thank you for your continued support and solidarity. #EidMubarak

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Mar 29

Oxfam launching URGENT APPEAL for #MyanmarEarthquake. If u can help in any way, please do. No matter how small your support might feel, collectively, it makes a huge difference and will help get humanitarian assistance to those most affected. 💚 Thank you 💚

www.oxfam.org.uk/oxfam-in-act...

Oxfam GB | Myanmar Earthquake Appeal

Donate to Myanmar Earthquake Appeal

www.oxfam.org.uk

Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Mar 24

What a shameful failure of political will, international law and humanity the figure of 50,000 Palestinian dead represents. A substantial number women and children. Oxfam demands a ceasefire now.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

More than 50,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run ministry says - BBC News

More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel's military campaign in Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Mar 23

Our amazing Oxfam book team at the Chelmsford shop received a 200-year-old first edition of the #Bible translated into #Chinese. Expecting to sell it for £400, it reached £56,000 at auction. Amazing! And these funds will of course be used to support our global humanitarian work 💚

Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for £56k

The rare Bible has gone under the hammer after being spotted by bookshop volunteers.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Mar 23

哇！乐施会以 56,000 英镑的价格出售第一版中文圣经。

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Oxfam staff shocked as Bible donated in Chelmsford sells for £56k

The rare Bible has gone under the hammer after being spotted by bookshop volunteers.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · Mar 20

Ramadan Mubarak!
@halimabegum.bsky.social shares why, for her, the importance of Zakat is paramount during this holy month of Ramadan.
In this time of global cuts to aid, those who have done the least are suffering the most. Join the cause and make a positive impact with your zakat: bit.ly/3FDAVZd

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Feb 28

A principled decision to resign by @AnnelieseDodds. UK aid is set to be decimated. The implications will be literally devastating and the future for UK soft power looks bleak.

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Oxfam GB @oxfamgb.bsky.social · Feb 26

"The battle against preventable #diseases is a priority, the battle against #hunger is a priority, the battle against #climate change is a priority."

@halimabegum.bsky.social speaking to @lbc.co.uk on UK Government #aid cuts.

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Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · Feb 28

"I think most people would rather see wealthy #billionaires taxed, than see money being clawed back from children in #Sudan or children under rubble in #Gaza."

- @oxfamgb.bsky.social's @halimabegum.bsky.social speaking to Sky News on the UK Government's aid cuts.

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Feb 28

A principled decision to resign by @AnnelieseDodds. UK aid is set to be decimated. The implications will be literally devastating and the future for UK soft power looks bleak.

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Feb 25

Do we really want to fund missiles before medicine?

Oxfam News Team @oxfamgbnews.bsky.social · Feb 25

REACTION: Oxfam response to the UK Government’s decision to cut the aid budget

Full reaction here: oxfam.org.uk/mc/manvna/

Quote from Halima Begum, CEO, Oxfam GB: "We understand that defence spending has become a major concern in our fast-changing world. However, cutting the already lean aid budget is a false economy and will only increase division, and amounts to a betrayal of the world’s most vulnerable people."

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Halima Begum @halimabegum.bsky.social · Feb 24

Three years on from the escalation of war in #Ukraine, the human cost continues to rise: with more than 12,000 people killed and more than 28,000 injured. Any path to peace must be inclusive, consultative and sustainable. Oxfam calls for an end to the civilian suffering.

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