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 Canada launches new program to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi
(Ottawa) – Thanks to a contribution of $30 million from the Government of Canada and $1.3 M from Oxfam and its supporters, people experiencing poverty, marginalization, and vulnerability, particularly women, girls, adolescents, and persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions and sex characteristics in Southern Africa will enjoy more CHOICE. Oxfam Canada’s latest…
Israel blocks aid to Gaza as Ramadan begins – Oxfam reaction
Israel’s decision, to block aid to over two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip as Ramadan begins, is a reckless act of collective punishment, explicitly prohibited under international humanitarian law. The Government of Israel, as occupying power has the responsibility to ensure that humanitarian aid can reach the population in Gaza. Humanitarian aid is not…
Oxfam: Largest forced displacement in the West Bank since 1967
Key Statistics At least 800 Israeli military checkpoints, barriers and gates causing unprecedented movement restrictions; two-hour journeys now take twelve, hampering humanitarian response. Largest forced displacement in West Bank since 1967 amid fears of no right of return. A dramatic rise in Israeli military violence has caused the largest forced displacement in the West Bank…
Less than seven percent of pre-conflict water levels available to Rafah and North Gaza, worsening a health catastrophe
Nearly 1,700 Kilometres of water and sanitation networks have been destroyed Big-ticket repairs of networks urgently needed but Israel baulks in approving supplies The resumption of aid into Gaza, including fuel to operate undamaged water and sanitation facilities along with water trucking, has improved the amount of water available to people in some parts of…