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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The Humanitarian Coalition Launches Joint Appeal for Syrian Refugees
Today, the Humanitarian Coalition and its member agencies are launching a national joint appeal to raise funds to assist the 6.8 million Syrian civilians affected by the ongoing conflict in their country. Almost five million civilians have been forced to leave their home and many have had to move repeatedly from one location to another…
New coalition formed to address low wages in the tea industry
A new coalition of tea companies, non-governmental organisations and certification organisations said today that systemic problems are locking-in low wages for tea workers. The coalition is committed to working with other key stakeholders, including tea producers, governments, retailers and trade unions, to find a solution. A new report, Understanding Wage Issues in the Tea…
Oxfam calls for improved humanitarian access to Syria as needs escalate
Refugee numbers in neighbouring countries steadily climb The world risks failing the people of Syria as the scale of suffering increases and the humanitarian fallout from the crisis worsen by the day, aid agency Oxfam is warning. With nearly 7 million people in need of humanitarian help inside Syria, the organization is calling on the…
Oxfam reaction to the Savar building collapse in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Oxfam country director in Bangladesh, Gareth Price-Jones said: “The Savar tragedy is a reminder of the hidden cost of cheap clothes. Controversy surrounding the garment industry is well-documented and in Bangladesh there have been some improvements in recent years. In 2010, the government raised the monthly minimum wage from 1662 takas (less than $22) to…