From June 15-17, leaders from the world’s most powerful economies gathered in Kananaskis, Alberta for the…
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For many refugees, one of the toughest things they have to face while trying to survive…
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.…
“I found out I was pregnant during the war.” News of a growing family is…
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It’s been over a month since any humanitarian aid entered Gaza. With Gaza under total siege…
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Oxfam welcomes the Government of Canada’s extension of the Syrian Emergency Relief Match Fund
Ottawa, January 7, 2016 – As winter takes hold, conditions for those affected by the conflict in Syria continue to worsen. In the face of ongoing need, Oxfam welcomes today’s announcement to extend the Syrian Emergency Relief Match Fund to February 29, 2016. Global Affairs Canada will continue to match every eligible dollar, up to a…
Agreed climate deal offers a frayed life-line for the world’s poorest people – Oxfam
The Paris climate deal has brought the world’s powers together but has short-changed the poorest and most vulnerable people as they struggle with the burgeoning reality of rising sea-levels, floods and drought Oxfam warned today. The international agency said the deal is a land-mark step but has not done enough to ensure that a 3°C…
Women’s participation in Yemen peace talks key for ending violence and finding lasting political solution
Negotiations to end a bloody conflict in Yemen have a far better chance of long term success if women have a place at the table, says Oxfam. The current conflict has had a devastating impact on women and girls with millions hungry, out of school and lacking vital healthcare. Women are also facing a rise…
World’s richest 10% produce half of carbon emissions while poorest 3.5 billion account for just a tenth
The poorest half of the world’s population – 3.5 billion people – is responsible for just 10 percent of carbon emissions, despite being the most threatened by the catastrophic storms, droughts, and other severe weather shocks linked to climate change. This inequality is further illustrated in the findings of a new Oxfam report, released during…