From June 15-17, leaders from the world’s most powerful economies gathered in Kananaskis, Alberta for the…
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For many refugees, one of the toughest things they have to face while trying to survive…
Oxfam Canada is pleased to announce the second round of the Stand Up for SRHR Financial Support for Community-Based…
Earlier this week, Israel announced that it will allow a limited amount of aid into Gaza.…
“I found out I was pregnant during the war.” News of a growing family is…
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Twelve years ago, the world watched in horror as the Rana Plaza collapsed in Bangladesh. In…
Canada’s next Federal Election is now in full swing, and the stakes couldn’t be higher considering…
It’s been over a month since any humanitarian aid entered Gaza. With Gaza under total siege…
Just four years ago, high child care fees were a massive barrier for families, keeping children…
Imagine waking up every day to care for others – cooking, fetching water, helping elders, children,…
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Oxfam Unwrapped
Oxfam and Canadian Celebrities Unwrap Ways to Give Life Changing Gifts this Holiday Season Toronto — Oxfam Canada today announced a partnership with six Canadian celebrities to promote an exciting roster of items in its 2014 online holiday alternative gift catalog: Oxfam Unwrapped. Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), Ron Sexsmith (singer/song writer), Laurie Brown (CBC), Adam Growe…
Women ask Federal Leaders “Are you Up for Debate?”
Women ask Federal Leaders “Are you Up for Debate?”Organizations across Canada ask federal party leaders to commit to a debate on women in the upcoming election Ottawa — An alliance of 100 organizations from across the country has called for a federal election debate focused on women in 2015. Speaking at a morning press conference…
Number of billionaires doubles since financial crisis as inequality spirals out of control
Number of billionaires doubles since financial crisis as inequality spirals out of control Rising inequality could set the fight against poverty back by decades(1), Oxfam warned today as it published a new report showing that the gap between rich and the poor is undermining poverty eradication efforts. Extreme inequality is bad for democracy, security, women,…
More military, more medics and more money needed to prevent definitive humanitarian disaster of our generation
In a battle against the clock, with less than two months left in the window to curb the spread of the virus ravaging Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, there is still a crippling shortfall in military staff to provide the logistical support that is desperately needed. This includes building treatment centres, providing flights and both…