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The ‘boys in shorts’ era in the aid sector has come to an end
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Top CEO pay increased 20 times faster than workers’ pay in 2025
Global real worker pay fell 12 percent while real CEO pay surged 54 percent between 2019 and 2025. In Canada, average worker wages have decreased by 0.9 percent since 2024, while CEO pay has increased by 9.1 percent between 2024 and 2025. At least four CEOs of major corporations each pocketed over US$100 million in pay and bonuses…
Oxfam’s reaction to the outcome of the Santa Marta conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels
In response to the outcome of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta, Colombia, Oxfam Climate Policy Lead Mariana Paoli said: “The fact that more than 50 countries came together to start developing a path to move away from fossil fuels must be celebrated. The People’s Summit demonstrated that there…
Reactive statement on the publication of the Acute Food Insecurity Analysis on South Sudan
Reacting to the latest Acute Food Insecurity analysis on South Sudan, Oxfam’s Director in South Sudan, Shabnam Baloch, said: “Oxfam is deeply concerned by the latest findings showing that acute food insecurity in South Sudan is alarmingly high and continues to increase with 7.8 million people – nearly two in every three persons facing extreme…
Oxfam reaction to 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon
Tonight’s announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon is desperately needed but must result in an end to the killing and forced displacement of civilians. Once again, it has come far too late for the thousands Israel has killed and maimed, for the families now grieving, and for the millions whose homes, livelihoods, and communities have…