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SDG16: How Oxfam’s Work with Civil Society Contributes to Just and Inclusive Societies

February 6, 2023
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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations member states in 2015, provides…

With Collective Action Comes Greater Impact

January 11, 2023
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Collective action is a way of life at Oxfam. As part of a global confederation, our…

Five Facts About Climate Change and Inequality

November 9, 2022
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Climate change affects the most vulnerable first and worst. That’s why Oxfam is making sure that…

What’s Causing the Hunger Crisis in East Africa?

October 27, 2022
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Oxfam is responding in four countries and urging more international assistance to help people facing severe…

Meet the Final Recipients of Our 2022 Community-Based SRHR Funding Initiative

October 17, 2022
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Oxfam Canada is pleased to announce the third and final round of the Her Future Her…

Cash-For-Work: A Temporary Lifeline at Za’atari Refugee Camp

October 12, 2022
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A decent job -even if temporary- makes a difference for refugees in Jordan. The Za’atari refugee…

Why Supply Chain Legislation is a Feminist Issue for Canadian Fashion

October 3, 2022
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Five reasons we need a law that requires Canadian fashion brands to end human rights abuses…

Ukraine: After Six Months, the Impact of War Continues Devastating Lives

August 24, 2022
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Today marks six months since Russia invaded Ukraine. We’ve seen an outpour of solidarity and generosity…

The Greatest Challenge to Humanitarian Work: Funding

August 18, 2022
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Editor’s note: This blog post was originally published in 2022 and last updated August 11 2023…

Meet the Recipients of our 2022 Community-Based SRHR Funding Initiative

August 2, 2022
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Oxfam Canada is pleased to announce the second round of recipients of the Her Future Her…

How Extreme Hunger Affects Lactating Mothers and Babies in Ethiopia

July 12, 2022
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Nutrition challenges are increasing in Ethiopia’s Tigray region as mothers struggle to keep their babies well-fed.…

Leader or Laggard? Canada is at the Crossroads of Corporate Accountability

June 30, 2022
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Adopting human rights and environmental due diligence legislation would help to advance Canada’s feminist foreign policy…

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REACTION: STORM BYRON FLOODING IN GAZA

December 12, 2025

Responding to Storm Byron, which has caused widespread flooding in Gaza, Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam Occupied Palestinian Territory Policy lead said: “Civilians are now wading through sewage, mud and debris, with no proper shelter. This is not a failure of preparedness or capacity; it’s the direct result of the systematic obstruction of aid. “The Israeli authorities…

Canadian Civil Society Calls on Prime Minister Carney to Uphold Canada’s Global Leadership on Gender Equality and Human Rights

December 1, 2025

Ottawa, ON — More than 250 organizations and individuals from across Canada are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to take urgent and decisive action to safeguard Canada’s feminist foreign policy commitments at a time of escalating global instability and mounting attacks on human rights.  In a letter delivered today, signatories warn that recent shifts…

Open Letter on Canada’s Feminist Foreign Policy

December 1, 2025

by | Background media: Replace this with image description Replace this with image credit information Dear Prime Minister Carney, We are writing to express our concern over recent statements and developments in Canadian foreign policy. While the world is changing and the threats Canada is now facing are different than 10 years ago, we urge…

COP30 falls short, offering a ‘spark of hope but far more heartbreak’ – Oxfam

November 24, 2025

In response to the outcome of COP30, Oxfam Brasil Executive Director Viviana Santiago said: “COP30 offered a spark of hope but far more heartbreak, as the ambition of global leaders continues to fall short of what is needed for a livable planet. People from the Global South arrived in Belém with hope, seeking real progress…

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