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From June 15-17, leaders from the world’s most powerful economies gathered in Kananaskis, Alberta for the…
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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.…
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Humanitarian agencies condemn the closure of Yemen’s air, sea and land ports
Oxfam and 17 other humanitarian agencies expressed serious concern today over the Saudi Arabia-led coalition’s decision to temporarily close all entry points to Yemen, effectively sealing the country off. The agencies demand that humanitarian operations be allowed to resume immediately, and request clarity on the planned duration of the current closure and contingencies to allow…
Oxfam Canada welcomes federal legislation to target sexual harassment and violence in the workplace
(Ottawa) Oxfam Canada welcomes the federal government’s announcement today of legislation aimed at addressing sexual harassment and violence in the workplace. This is an important step to ensure women working at the federal level feel safe and know they will be supported if they speak out. The current sexual harassment provisions are weak and do…
Oxfam Canada welcomes federal Crisis Relief Fund for Rohingya refugees
(Ottawa) Oxfam Canada welcomes the Government of Canada’s announcement that for every eligible donation made by individuals to registered Canadian charities until November 28, 2017, it will contribute an equivalent amount to the Myanmar Crisis Relief Fund. That means every dollar will have double the impact. “Canada’s leadership comes at a critical time, with the concentration…
More funds needed to help Rohingya women who have fled rape and violence
There are now more than 120,000 pregnant women and mothers with new babies struggling to survive in cramped camps and settlements that are ill-equipped to deal with their needs. Among them are many pregnant teenagers and victims of rape. According to Cox’s Bazar Civil Surgeon’s office, 50 infants are born daily into dire conditions in…