For some young people, the road to education can be long and arduous – quite literally.…
Women’s and LGBT+ rights are under attack. We are experiencing a major backlash by conservative governments…
Oxfam Canada helps Cubans return to everyday life after Hurricane Irma
When Hurricane Irma struck Cuba as a Category 5 storm in early September 2017, pummeling the…
“Who here was married before they were ready?” Every single woman raises her hand. The women…
The monsoon season is usually a welcome event for Sundari and her neighbours. Every year, it…
In Uganda’s Bidibidi refugee resettlement camp, one woman is helping others make money—and heal—through a jewellery-making…
Rajiah, 46, fled violence near her home in Myanmar 6 months ago with her youngest daughter,…
In some parts of the world, women and girls spend as many as six hours a…
As I leaned over, I felt a tug on my headscarf, which led me to believe…
Written by Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director, Oxfam International. These are restless, exciting, and frightening times to…
It can be particularly challenging as a young woman leading men in many African societies. As…
“You can’t change the past, but you can change the future.” – Rubina Rubina has been…
Live Search
Latest News
Oxfam reaction to Gaza ceasefire deal
Reacting to the announcement of the first stage of a ceasefire deal in Gaza, Oxfam International’s Executive Director Amitabh Behar said: “The announcement of the first stage of a ceasefire deal in Gaza by all parties is a desperately needed step towards ending Israel’s genocide in Gaza. We welcome the release of Israeli hostages and…
Two thirds of climate funding for Global South is loans as rich countries profiteer from escalating climate crisis
New research by Oxfam and CARE Climate Justice Centre, published today, finds developing countries are now paying more back to wealthy nations for climate finance loans than they receive- for every 5 dollars they receive they are paying 7 dollars back. 65% of funding is delivered in the form of loans. This form of crisis…
Palestine recognition must come with action: to save lives, States must stop Israel’s crimes and ensure Palestinian agency
Statement by independent groups Most countries recognize Palestinian statehood, yet Israel’s international law violations are accelerating, with near-total impunity, causing mass displacement, widespread death, and an escalating humanitarian crisis throughout the occupied Palestinian territory. For real impact and to avoid complicity, States must turn their expressions of solidarity into concrete, life-saving action, and any plans…
Israeli attacks kill Oxfam partner colleague, destroy clinics in Gaza
Israel’s destruction of three Oxfam partner premises this week underscores threat to Gaza’s humanitarian workers and facilities, including services to protect pregnant women. Oxfam is deeply appalled and mourns the killing of Tasneem, 27, and her two children, Sham (5), and Suleiman (3), in an Israeli airstrike on 20 September. Tasneem was a psychologist at…