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Written by Chiara Capraro and Francesca Rhodes, originally published on openDemocracy, April 7, 2016 The world…
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REACTION: Gaza building collapse
Following the overnight collapse of a war-damaged building leaving 20 deaths and dozens trapped, rescue efforts are being severely hampered by Israel’s refusal to allow entry of the heavy machinery and equipment needed to save lives amidst the ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Wassem Mushtaha, Oxfam’s Response Lead in Gaza, said: “Today’s death toll…
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Next week is a big week in Ottawa. Members of Parliament are returning from all across the country to take up their duties in the House of Commons. A lot has happened since they left for summer break, and that means there’s a lot of work ahead for our government. Here’s what happened over the…
Oxfam Welcomes Long Overdue Commitment on Illegal Settlements, Urges Ban on Services and Investments
Ottawa, Ontario – September 8, 2026: Oxfam Canada welcomes the commitment made by Canada today – alongside the UK and France – to advance a ban on the importation of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), and enforce targeted measures against settlements and those who facilitate or profit from them.…
Nepal’s catastrophic floods must be a wake-up call on climate action as death toll passes 1,000 warns Oxfam
A week on, search and rescue operations and humanitarian aid efforts are a desperate race against time Almost 4,000 people are missing, and some 50,000 people urgently need access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene Nepal produces just 0.1% of global emissions, yet communities are paying a devastating price as climate risks grow The catastrophic…