Former CEO, Oxfam GB, ActionAid UK, Runnymede Trust ♿https://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3mp2nstciac2hThe UK Parliament, the Crown, and the principal government offices are in London. One of the best things Andy Burnham could do in Number 10 would be to move the seat of Parliament to the North, helping to further distribute power and national governance. FT exclusive: ft.trib.al/F7mlQpk See less https://ft.trib.al/F7mlQpk24 Jun 2026 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp2nstciac2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3moakcm444k2nI never liked this tune the first time round, though now it resonates. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB1D9wWxd2w.14 Jun 2026 10:21 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3moakcm444k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3mnzqokp63c2cToday, the war in Ukraine reaches 1,569 days, or more than four years and three months - exceeding the duration of World War I. #SlavaUkraini11 Jun 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnzqokp63c2chttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3mmrbyv6ics2hAmong the large NGOs, so much commentary on the future of aid still feels like institutional self-preservation masquerading as strategic reflection. The test of change is where power, resources & decision-making ultimately lie. My thoughts in the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/may/22/aid-international-charity-frontline-adapt26 May 2026 15:17 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmrbyv6ics2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3m2txax4g7s26'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. ‘ #Ceasefire10 Oct 2025 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2txax4g7s26https://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3lwj3fz2o4c2nDevastating 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. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn02g0n2kepo.amp16 Aug 2025 09:43 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwj3fz2o4c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3lsy37ky4cs2mAnother 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. #RedLineonGaza02 Jul 2025 11:09 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsy37ky4cs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3lso7fg4yak26I took a quiet walk in front of the Pyramid Stage before the crowds. Some examples of our campaign work at #Glastonbury2025 this week.28 Jun 2025 12:57 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lso7fg4yak26https://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3lrdmxkcovc2vA 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!11 Jun 2025 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrdmxkcovc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3lquf2ex3is2b“It is beyond comprehension that aid distribution points should be turned into killing fields.” https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/jun/04/keir-starmer-calls-israels-recent-actions-in-gaza-appalling-and-intolerable05 Jun 2025 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lquf2ex3is2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3lq45ywgids2kLast 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.26 May 2025 21:54 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lq45ywgids2khttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3lndpopmc5s2vMay Pope Francies rest in peace. A true humanitarian who stood up for social justice, peace and solidarity for all. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Apr 2025 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lndpopmc5s2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3llmsnr4r522hWe 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 [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Mar 2025 21:40 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3llmsnr4r522hhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3lllsbt2p4k2hOxfam 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 https://lnkd.in/eZHyH6qA30 Mar 2025 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lllsbt2p4k2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3llk62jwt5k2fOxfam 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 💚 https://www.oxfam.org.uk/oxfam-in-action/current-emergencies/myanmar-earthquake/29 Mar 2025 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3llk62jwt5k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3ll4b2ybil22dWhat 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. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyz4nnqgvdo.amp24 Mar 2025 07:43 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll4b2ybil22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3ll2k6qjvd226Our 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 💚 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2xr8x21y7o23 Mar 2025 15:21 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll2k6qjvd226https://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3ll2jwqizh226哇！乐施会以 56,000 英镑的价格出售第一版中文圣经。 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2xr8x21y7o23 Mar 2025 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll2jwqizh226https://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3ljagcyp3n22rA 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.28 Feb 2025 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljagcyp3n22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3ljagcyp3n22rA 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.28 Feb 2025 12:37 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljagcyp3n22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3lizayymuec2nDo we really want to fund missiles before medicine? [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Feb 2025 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lizayymuec2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/halimabegum.bsky.social/post/3liwn643qbc27Three 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.24 Feb 2025 15:13 +0000at://did:plc:45hmj3xrssfbw5bbkaypnmm7/app.bsky.feed.post/3liwn643qbc27