by Winnie Byanyima Two major injustices – inequality and climate change – are threatening to undermine…
by Lauren Ravon and Lise Martin Last week the international community was shocked when two little…
by Emily Brown, Oxfam Great Britain Yesterday I shared with you a new animation on women’s…
by Emily Brown, Oxfam Great Britain Have you ever felt like no one is listening to…
by Anna Kramer, Oxfam America Recently, a friend of mine almost got into trouble with the…
A group of Oxfam executive directors and board chairs recently took to the fields of Cuba,…
by Melanie Gallant A couple of months ago I biked 350 kilometres under the Cuban sun,…
by Winnie Byanyima I have joined global decision makers in Maputo this week for the IMF…
Beyond the headcount: Transformative leadership for women’s rights
by Chloe Safier “Women’s leadership is a fundamental part of Oxfam’s work, and our commitment to…
No company is too big to listen to its customers. When enough of us speak out,…
by Dorah Ntunga Last December, Nyakuoth was living happily in South Sudan, with her husband and…
by Ed Pomfret New emergencies seem to hit the world on a monthly basis. Right now…
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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…