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Can we really save only half of all people on the planet? Without a gender focus, climate solutions are bound to fail
After experiencing five consecutive rainy seasons, East Africa is facing its most severe drought in 40…
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Getting Aid to Earthquake Survivors in Türkiye and Syria
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SDIR subcommittee Study on the Rights and Freedoms of Women Globally, and of Women in Afghanistan, Iran and Saudi Arabia
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Oxfam Canada’s Feminism is Trans Inclusive
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25 years on from UN pledge, local women’s rights organisations and peacebuilders get just 0.1% of aid as donors pour billions into arms
The same governments that pledged support in 2000 to the UN’s flagship resolution on “Women, Peace and Security” (WPS) have since spent 25 years paying it lip-service, according to a new Oxfam report today that reviews its progress. The report called “Beyond Rhetoric” shows that while military spending has risen by $1.5 trillion in 84…
Oxfam reaction to Gaza ceasefire deal
Reacting to the announcement of the first stage of a ceasefire deal in Gaza, Oxfam International’s Executive Director Amitabh Behar said: “The announcement of the first stage of a ceasefire deal in Gaza by all parties is a desperately needed step towards ending Israel’s genocide in Gaza. We welcome the release of Israeli hostages and…
Two thirds of climate funding for Global South is loans as rich countries profiteer from escalating climate crisis
New research by Oxfam and CARE Climate Justice Centre, published today, finds developing countries are now paying more back to wealthy nations for climate finance loans than they receive- for every 5 dollars they receive they are paying 7 dollars back. 65% of funding is delivered in the form of loans. This form of crisis…
Palestine recognition must come with action: to save lives, States must stop Israel’s crimes and ensure Palestinian agency
Statement by independent groups Most countries recognize Palestinian statehood, yet Israel’s international law violations are accelerating, with near-total impunity, causing mass displacement, widespread death, and an escalating humanitarian crisis throughout the occupied Palestinian territory. For real impact and to avoid complicity, States must turn their expressions of solidarity into concrete, life-saving action, and any plans…