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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
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Statement on International Human Rights Day
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At the Polling Station with Nelson Mandela, 1994
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From shadow into light: Tackling gender violence through photography
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By Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of Oxfam International, and Raymond Offenheiser, President of Oxfam America Jobs,…
Rising from the rubble in the Philippines
By Cherian Matthews, Regional Director of Oxfam in Asia I have just returned from the typhoon-ravaged…
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Parliament is set to return and we’re calling on the government to take action on the climate crisis, global development, and investing in and supporting the Palestinian-led reconstruction of Gaza – we need your support
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…
Oxfam Canada’s reaction to the Government of Canada’s advisory to highlight risks associated with Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem
Last week Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service issued an advisory to Canadian businesses, highlighting the risk of complicity in engaging in economic and financial activities with Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, which are illegal under international law. Settlement activity – including the rise in state-backed settler violence – violates human rights, international humanitarian law,…