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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · 16d

We will be outside Leinster House on Tuesday 23 September at 11am. Don’t take away protections for climate and workers.

We are joining with people all around Europe to say protect the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and stop deregulation.
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Don’t take away protections for climate and workers

In 2024 the European Union (EU) passed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), before the law can even come into effect, the European Commission is pushing changes that effective...

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · 27d

"Last March, Oxfam said around 29,000 Palestinians work in Israeli settlements – a small percentage of the roughly 3 million Palestinians believed to live in the West Bank" - @sallyhayd.bsky.social in @irishtimes.com✍️

‘This land is wonderful for wine’: Israeli settlers strengthen grip on West Bank

From wineries to Airbnbs, settlers are expanding their footprint in the occupied territories as Palestinians face deepening restrictions

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · 29d

"This is genocide unfolding in real time. International refusal to hold Israel accountable has allowed this shocking situation to continue to deteriorate unabated, resulting in unthinkable human suffering in Gaza" - Jim Clarken, CEO of Oxfam Ireland.

Oxfam: Palestinians pushed into deeper crisis with Israeli displacement order on entire Gaza City

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Award-winning Irish comedian, writer, and actor Aisling Bea has been unveiled as the lead ambassador for Oxfam Ireland’s Second Hand September 2025 campaign."

Aisling Bea announced as face of Oxfam Ireland’s Second Hand September 2025

The comedian and actress is encouraging people across Ireland to join her in saying no to new clothes and yes to second hand to support the planet and a circular economy

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Sep 2

As the face of Oxfam Ireland’s Second-Hand September, comedian #AislingBea wants us all to buy vintage. She tells Suzanne Harrington why it’s time we all embraced pre-loved fashion for @irishexaminer.bsky.social 💚

Aisling Bea: 'It gives me joy to find a bargain — I wear pieces on telly that I found for three quid'

As the face of Oxfam Ireland’s Second-Hand September, comedian Aisling Bea wants us all to buy vintage. She tells Suzanne Harrington why it’s time we all embraced pre-loved fashion

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Aug 24

"It's an abomination that people are starving in this way, we must make it end."
Our CEO, Jim Clarken, on @news.rte.ie tonight on the famine in #Gaza

"The time for talking about this is over, the world's leaders must say, "no more, this must stop now."

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Aug 22

Oxfam Ireland CEO Jim Clarken reacts to @theipcinfo.bsky.social declaration of famine in Gaza governate: "This has to be the moment for every government and every citizen to loudly say ‘no more’."

Oxfam Ireland reacts to IPC findings of famine in Gaza Governate

The Integrated Food Security Classification (IPC) report published today has confirmed a famine in Gaza Governorate, which is predicted to expand to Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis by the end of Septemb...

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Aug 21

@oxfaminternational.bsky.social's Chris McIntosh spoke to Morning Ireland on @rteradio1.bsky.social from Gaza City today on the continuing starvation campaign, and fears for people living there as Israel increases its illegal military attack.

What life is like in Gaza City as its under siege

Oxfam's Chris McIntosh talks to us from Gaza City on the continuing hardship, and fears for people living there as Israel increases it military response.

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Aug 19

Today is World Humanitarian Day.

We celebrate and honour those who continue to provide humanitarian assistance to people who need it most.

Last year, 377 humanitarian workers were killed in conflict situations across 20 countries. That is a record high.
#WorldHumanitarianDay

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Aug 18

"In a March 2025 briefing paper, @oxfaminternational.bsky.social said approximately 29,000 Palestinians were working in Israeli settlements. This included more than 6,500 Palestinian women, primarily employed in agriculture and manufacturing."

@sallyhayd.bsky.social @irishtimes.com ✒️

‘We have no choice’: Palestinian women reveal exploitation working in Israeli settlements

Workers describe harsh conditions and sexual harassment but say economic collapse leaves them with few options

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Aug 18

Chris McIntosh, Humanitarian Response Adviser for @oxfaminternational.bsky.social in Gaza, discusses the battle to get aid trucks into the besieged enclave on @rteradio1.bsky.social last Friday.

"Fundamentally, there isn't enough food to make it into the Strip and sustain life"

Chris McIntosh, Humanitarian Response Adviser for Oxfam in Gaza, discusses the battle to get aid trucks into the enclave.

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Aug 5

"Whatever on earth can be done to stop the horror being perpetrated on #Gaza and the West Bank, whatever action to end Israel’s daily massacres and strategic starvation of Palestinians, has to happen."

@unamullally.bsky.social @irishtimes.com 🖊️

Una Mullally: Ireland will be rememberd as a beacon in dark times if we pass the Occupied Territories Bill

Whatever can be done to end Israel’s daily massacres and strategic starvation of Palestinians has to happen

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Aug 5

Irish tech journalist @elaineburke.bsky.social spoke to Riham Al Faqih from MIFTAH - a civil society organisation based in Palestine - about digital rights violations committed against Palestinians 🎙️@fortechssakepod.bsky.social

Palestine: A testing ground for digital rights oppression | For Tech’s Sake

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Jul 29

Today, @theipcinfo.bsky.social has issued an alert saying that the worst-case scenario of famine is already unfolding. Israel’s genocide has thrown Gaza into the final chaotic stages of a full-blown human catastrophe.

Gaza famine alert demands international action against Israel to stop mass death

The Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) has today issued an alert saying that the worst-case scenario of famine in Gaza is already unfolding.

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Jul 28

Oxfam Ireland quoted in @independent.ie on #Gaza: "There’s a shortage of fuel for cooking and transport. Without electricity the desalination plants don’t work, and without fuel we can’t send water trucks to the areas that need water."

Barry O’Halloran: As Bob Geldof appeals to Israelis over starving Palestinians, far-right minister refers to goal of ‘wiping out’ Gaza

There is overwhelming evidence that malnutrition and starvation are stalking Gaza. And just as disturbing, the recently established US-Israeli backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) food distributi...

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Jul 25

Disease is ripping through Gaza as Israel continues to deliberately block aid.

There must be an immediate and permanent ceasefire. All required aid must be able to enter via all crossings into Gaza.

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Jul 24

"Why are children dying of starvation an hour and a half away from me? What dystopia am I living in, where children are starving to death?"

Bushra Khalidi, Policy Lead, Oxfam in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel speaking about the dire conditions in #Gaza on Prime Time @rteone.rte.ie

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Jul 24

"Children are telling their parents, they want to go to heaven, because at least heaven has food."
Jim Clarken, Oxfam Ireland CEO, speaking on The Last Word on Today FM Ireland.

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Jul 24

Disease is ripping through Gaza as Israel continues to deliberately block aid. Water-borne diseases have increased by almost 150% inside Gaza over the past three months.

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Disease ripping through Gaza as Israel continues to deliberately block aid

Water-borne diseases that are both preventable and readily treatable have increased by almost 150% inside Gaza over the past three months as Israel continues to deliberately block aid.

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Jul 23

"This is a deliberate intention to starve the population of Gaza. It's unacceptable, we need to see scaling up of international outrage and action."

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Jul 23

"Children are telling their parents they want to go to heaven because at least heaven has food."

Our CEO, Jim Clarken describes the catastrophic conditions in #Gaza on The Last Word on @todayfm.bsky.social ‪

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Jul 23

Taoiseach Micheál Martin called for a "massive surge" in humanitarian aid into #Gaza, adding that he is "very disturbed by the undermining of the UN and the relief organisations".

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Taoiseach says 'humanity shocked' by situation in Gaza

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said humanity is "shocked by what is happening in Gaza" as more than 100 aid organisations have warned that "mass starvation" was spreading in the Palestinian territory.

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Jul 23

With supplies now totally depleted in Gaza, humanitarian organisations like @oxfaminternational.bsky.social are witnessing their colleagues and partners waste away before their eyes. 100+ INGOs are urging governments to act.

As mass starvation spreads across Gaza, our colleagues and those we serve are wasting away

Exactly two months since the Israeli government-controlled scheme, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, began operating, 109 organisations are sounding the alarm, urging governments to act.

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Jul 21

Rich Ensoll and Johan Hoving are canoeing around the entire country to fundraise for Oxfam Ireland - and have met some lovely locals along the way. Visit canoeingroundireland.com to donate! 🚣

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Oxfam Ireland @oxfamireland.bsky.social · Jul 21

Intentional internet shutdowns are a common occurrence in #Gaza - a move which has been condemned by the UN as a violation of international human rights law.

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Internet outages and a 2G mobile network keep Gazans offline and silenced

Tech journalist Elaine Burke speaks to Palestinian NGO Miftah about communications – and the lack of them.

www.thejournal.ie

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