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Oxfam Canada is concerned about recent protests by a small group of for-profit child care operators in Ontario attempting to halt and reverse the significant progress made since the introduction…
Israel’s new displacement orders in northern Gaza threaten to force civilians into ever-shrinking areas and endanger aid operations Israel issued new mass displacement orders targeting the remaining Palestinians of the…
Oxfam Canada was proud to march alongside young climate activists, environmental advocates, and concerned Canadians in the Ottawa Climate March organized by Fridays for Future Ottawa. The #FridaysforFuture is a…
As Parliament returns, Oxfam Canada looks forward to working with Members of Parliament to prioritize the most pressing issues that affect the most vulnerable communities, both in Canada and globally.…
Dear Minister Joly, We, the undersigned civil society organizations, are deeply concerned at the enduring devastation in Gaza. Canada risks complicity in this humanitarian catastrophe through its ongoing transfer of…
Oxfam Canada is proud to participate in Capital Pride this coming weekend, celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the fundamental human rights of all people. Our commitment to these values is unwavering,…
Today, on World Humanitarian Day, Oxfam Canada stands in solidarity with humanitarian workers who risk their lives to provide life-saving aid and support to people affected by crises, conflict and…
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families of the violence which took place during the Quota Reform Protests, which has resulted in tragic deaths and injuries. The protests…
In response to the latest Israeli attack on the Al-Mawasi so-called “safe zone,” as described by Israel, Oxfam’s Regional Director for the Middle East, Sally Abi Khalil, said: “Once again,…
On June 14th, the G7 leaders released their communique following their summit in Apulia, Italy. The communique’s gender equality section rightly raises concerns about the growing “rollback of rights of…
In reaction to today’s order from the International Court of Justice to South Africa’s case, which demanded Israel immediately halt its offensive in Rafah, Sally Abi-Khalil, Oxfam’s Regional Director for…
Joint statement signed by 20 NGOs. Despite repeated calls on Israel from heads of state, UN officials and humanitarian NGOs to refrain from expanding its ground offensive to Rafah, Israeli…
RAMALLAH, 3 April 2024 – A week since the UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire, and days since the International Court of Justice issued additional provisional…
In response to the UN Security Council’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Oxfam’s UN Representative and Head of New York Office Brenda Mofya said: “We welcome the Security…
In reaction to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report published today on Gaza stating that famine is imminent in Northern Gaza and, if Israel persists in its hostilities…
25 NGOs call on governments to prioritize ceasefire and ground-based humanitarian aid as deaths from malnutrition and disease rise Human rights and humanitarian organizations present on the ground in the…
We welcome Canada’s commitment to delivering aid to the people in Gaza facing starvation and famine. However, the Government of Israel has a legal obligation to ensure aid reaches civilians…
We, the undersigned, strongly condemn the Government of Alberta’s planned changes to gender-affirming care, education, and sports in the province. These changes amount to an attack on trans people, and…
Dear Minister Joly, We, the undersigned civil society organizations, express profound concerns about the legal and humanitarian implications of Canada’s transfer of weapon systems to the government of Israel. These…
As aid organisations, we are deeply concerned and outraged that some of the largest donors have united to suspend funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), the…
In reaction to today’s statement by the International Court of Justice order to South Africa’s court case, which requests Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent and…
We are appalled at the failure of the UN Security Council to authorise a resolution demanding a humanitarian ceasefire and unconditional release of hostages held in Gaza. If implemented, this…
Abject failure to forge ceasefire means international community complicit in unfolding catastrophe in Gaza The Israeli military onslaught in southern Gaza is causing destruction, danger, and civilian terror and suffering…
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada Hill Office House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 December 1, 2023 Dear Prime Minister, On behalf of Oxfam Canada and…
November 17, 2023 Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada Office of the Prime Minister 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Subject: Feminist Organizations Joint Appeal for…
Responding to the Israeli government’s order for northern Gaza to evacuate, Amitabh Behar, Oxfam International Executive Director said: “The world can see that this evacuation order is both utterly inhumane…
Oxfam stands in solidarity with the Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation (BGIWF), trade union leaders and all human rights defenders who stand up for workers’ rights and protect human…
The Aid for Afghanistan Coalition welcomes the adoption of Bill C-41 as a first step in enabling Canadian aid organizations to provide crucial humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan and other similar…
Oxfam Canada stands in solidarity with the First Nations peoples of the unceded, unsurrendered Wet’suwet’en and Gitxsan territories, who are standing up for their rights and sovereignty in the face…