Photo Credit: Jean Hatem/Oxfam Despite a ceasefire being in place since early March, the Israeli military…
Hamida and Samina Begum measure out rice at food bank–supported by Oxfam partner SKS–in a flood-prone…
While people around the world are wondering whether they have cooking gas tomorrow and are feeling…
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African leaders demand immediate end to South Sudan violence
In response to the Letter from African Leaders to Salva Kiir and Riek Machar, Oxfam International’s Executive Director Winnie Byanyima said: “This letter, signed by 14 eminent African leaders, 12 of them former heads of state and government, shows that leaders of this continent are no longer prepared to sit by and watch the humanitarian…
Oxfam on G7 summit: Stronger steer needed on energy security, climate change and the global economy
Energy security, climate change and the global economy were among the main topics the G7 leaders addressed during the Brussels summit, but Oxfam says what’s needed is a stronger steer from leaders. Energy security and climate change Today G7 leaders backed the Rome G7 Energy Initiative adopted by their ministers last month, and stressed the…
Africa Rising: Time for a fair deal for Africa’s people
Maputo, Mozambique – Extreme inequality is a threat to democracy, warns Oxfam International's Executive Director Winnie Byanyima, at today’s closing session of the IMF – Mozambique government’s Africa Rising conference. Addressing global decision makers, Ms. Byanyima said that "when wealth shapes policy-making, the rules bend to favor the rich, democratic governance suffers and corruption proliferates." Africa has six of…
Oxfam Canada recipient of CCIC Innovation and Effectiveness Award
The following media release was issued by the Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC). Oxfam Canada is a member of CCIC. Canadian Council for International Co-operation recognizes innovative and effective partnerships with four awards Ottawa: On Wednesday May 14, during its Annual Conference, the Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC) awarded prizes to four Canadian…