Halima Begum
@halimabegum.bsky.social
CEO, Oxfam GB (@OxfamGB.bsky.social) ♿
'A ceasefire in Gaza is desperately needed, but it must be the start of real change. We need unrestricted access to aid - a surge of aid. ‘ #Ceasefire
October 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
'A ceasefire in Gaza is desperately needed, but it must be the start of real change. We need unrestricted access to aid - a surge of aid. ‘ #Ceasefire
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
August 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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...
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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/
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/
June 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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/
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/
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
#RedLineonGaza
July 2, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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
#RedLineonGaza
I took a quiet walk in front of the Pyramid Stage before the crowds. Some examples of our campaign work at #Glastonbury2025 this week.
June 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I took a quiet walk in front of the Pyramid Stage before the crowds. Some examples of our campaign work at #Glastonbury2025 this week.
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!
June 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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!
“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
June 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
“It is beyond comprehension that aid distribution points should be turned into killing fields.” www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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.
May 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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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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.
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.
April 19, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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.
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.
May Pope Francies rest in peace. A true humanitarian who stood up for social justice, peace and solidarity for all.
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
April 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
May Pope Francies rest in peace. A true humanitarian who stood up for social justice, peace and solidarity for all.
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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.
April 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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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"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.
@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.
April 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
"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.
@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.
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
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
March 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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 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.
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March 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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.
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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
Wishing joy, peace, and togetherness to everyone celebrating. Thank you for your continued support and solidarity. #EidMubarak
March 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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
Wishing joy, peace, and togetherness to everyone celebrating. Thank you for your continued support and solidarity. #EidMubarak
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...
www.oxfam.org.uk/oxfam-in-act...
Oxfam GB | Myanmar Earthquake Appeal
Donate to Myanmar Earthquake Appeal
www.oxfam.org.uk
March 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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...
www.oxfam.org.uk/oxfam-in-act...
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...
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
March 24, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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
March 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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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
@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
March 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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
@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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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.
February 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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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"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.
@halimabegum.bsky.social speaking to @lbc.co.uk on UK Government #aid cuts.
February 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"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.
@halimabegum.bsky.social speaking to @lbc.co.uk on UK Government #aid cuts.
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"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.
- @oxfamgb.bsky.social's @halimabegum.bsky.social speaking to Sky News on the UK Government's aid cuts.
February 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
"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.
- @oxfamgb.bsky.social's @halimabegum.bsky.social speaking to Sky News on the UK Government's aid cuts.
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.
February 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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.
Do we really want to fund missiles before medicine?
REACTION: Oxfam response to the UK Government’s decision to cut the aid budget
Full reaction here: oxfam.org.uk/mc/manvna/
Full reaction here: oxfam.org.uk/mc/manvna/
February 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Do we really want to fund missiles before medicine?