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Oxfam Media Advisory for the World Humanitarian Summit
The World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul is taking place in a world where 125 million people are affected by disaster and conflict. In 2014/15 Oxfam reached 12.9 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in over 50 emergencies. The Summit brings together world leaders, international and local NGOs to make meaningful commitments to prevent or…
Oxfam welcomes launch of international assistance review consultations
In response to the launch of the international assistance review consultations, Julie Delahanty, Oxfam Canada’s Executive Director, said: “Oxfam welcomes the news that the Government of Canada will consult and engage with Canadians and civil society in determining Canada’s aid priorities.” “Today’s announcement by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and…
Sri Lanka Landslide and Flooding – Oxfam Launches Aid Effort
Oxfam is using its in-country aid stocks to provide essential household items and portable toilets to families hit by the Sri Lankan landslides and flood. A team of Oxfam aid workers is assessing the scale of the crisis and how best the agency can provide further help. Nearly 350,000 people are believed to be affected…
Anti-corruption summit delivers underwhelming response to challenge set by Panama Papers
The package of measures announced by governments attending the anti-corruption summit in London today will not stop tax cheats said Oxfam. Politicians from over 40 countries, along with World Bank and IMF representatives, attended the conference. The anti-corruption summit announced a series of measures by different countries including commitments to set up central registries of…