Ghomeshi Trial Shows That Violence Against Women Knows No Borders
by Julie Delahanty,Executive Director of Oxfam Canada We'll leave it to the courts to decide the…
Our stats struck a nerve, now let’s hit back against inequality
Oxfam made headlines this week with our stats on wealth inequality, particularly the finding that the…
I will fight inequality harder than ever and here’s why
Written by Winnie ByanyimaExecutive Director, Oxfam International Yet again I am attending the World Economic Forum…
A new year brings renewed hope for peace and equality
Written by Julie Delahanty Executive Director, Oxfam Canada Canadians couldn’t have asked for a more optimistic…
by Joelle Bassoul, Media Advisor for Oxfam in Beirut Hundreds of thousands of refugees from Syria…
Oxfam Canada’s newest program: Creating space to take action on violence against women and girls
Photo: Women in Nepal, one of the countries that will be part of Oxfam Canada’s new 5-year program that…
COP21: Three perspectives on the Paris climate deal
In Paris, the world’s powers have come together and agreed a global climate deal. Unfortunately, it…
Beyond the Nine-to-Five: A world where women are valued
On October 19th, 2015, Canadians told the world they were ready for something different. Prime Minister…
Projects that Oxfam’s supporters make possible: Tanzania
I’m very lucky to work for Oxfam Canada. Sometimes I travel to remarkable places and meet…
Unwrapped Stories: When animals help families build a better future
Who doesn’t love a good animal story—especially when it’s about the deep connection between four-legged creatures…
Unwrapped Stories: Soap and water save lives
When the deadly Ebola epidemic struck in 2014, people in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea were…
Unwrapped Stories: Clean water in a time of crisis
When Jean Bassette first visited communities near Kolda, Senegal, people were struggling to find enough food…
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REACTION: STORM BYRON FLOODING IN GAZA
Responding to Storm Byron, which has caused widespread flooding in Gaza, Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam Occupied Palestinian Territory Policy lead said: “Civilians are now wading through sewage, mud and debris, with no proper shelter. This is not a failure of preparedness or capacity; it’s the direct result of the systematic obstruction of aid. “The Israeli authorities…
Canadian Civil Society Calls on Prime Minister Carney to Uphold Canada’s Global Leadership on Gender Equality and Human Rights
Ottawa, ON — More than 250 organizations and individuals from across Canada are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to take urgent and decisive action to safeguard Canada’s feminist foreign policy commitments at a time of escalating global instability and mounting attacks on human rights. In a letter delivered today, signatories warn that recent shifts…
Open Letter on Canada’s Feminist Foreign Policy
by | Background media: Replace this with image description Replace this with image credit information Dear Prime Minister Carney, We are writing to express our concern over recent statements and developments in Canadian foreign policy. While the world is changing and the threats Canada is now facing are different than 10 years ago, we urge…
COP30 falls short, offering a ‘spark of hope but far more heartbreak’ – Oxfam
In response to the outcome of COP30, Oxfam Brasil Executive Director Viviana Santiago said: “COP30 offered a spark of hope but far more heartbreak, as the ambition of global leaders continues to fall short of what is needed for a livable planet. People from the Global South arrived in Belém with hope, seeking real progress…