In South Sudan, escalating violence again ensnares citizens
by Grace CahillNot yet three years old and only beginning to know what peace feels like,…
by Lina Holguin Today, mining companies and civil society organizations came together to ask the Government…
Human rights in crisis in 2013: Oxfam was there
We witnessed a continuing barrage of natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes and cyclones. And conflicts…
The simple saw helps the Philippines recover the “tree of life”
Typhoon Haiyan caused widespread damage to livelihoods. Among the worst affected, was coconut farming with millions…
Typhoon Haiyan: Rebuilding a just and resilient society
This post was written by Lan Mercado, Oxfam’s Deputy Regional Director in Asia. She served as…
Oxfam rice seed distribution in the Philippines
Oxfam started distributing 400 tons of rice seeds in six rural municipalities south of Tacloban on…
Oxfam Partners Speaking Up for Women’s Rights
by Melanie Gallant Violence against women and girls is an attack on human rights – it…
Statement on International Human Rights Day
Statement by Robert Fox, Oxfam Canada Executive Director In South Africa, every six hours a woman…
At the Polling Station with Nelson Mandela, 1994
by Meyer Brownstone My first and most memorable encounter with Nelson Mandela coincided with a moment…
Syria’s refugees: Surviving through the kindness of strangers
It was the kindness of strangers. When Aziz fled from the Syrian conflict to Lebanon, he…
From shadow into light: Tackling gender violence through photography
As part of the international campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence,” Oxfam in Mali, Wildaf –…
By Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of Oxfam International, and Raymond Offenheiser, President of Oxfam America Jobs,…
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Reacting to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis for Somalia, which shows 5.4 million people are projected to face acute hunger, including 26,000 at risk of famine in Baidoa, Bay region, Juliet Moriku Balikowa, Oxfam Somalia Country Director said: “One in four people in Somalia is now going hungry while Baidoa and surrounding…
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…