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Building Safer Communities Through Prevention in Jamaica

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Using Your Will as a Force for Good: Gideon’s Story

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Stronger together: Observations from a week visiting Ugandan refugee settlements

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Young Women Leading Change in Mozambique

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From droughts to floods: Stories of resilience from Mozambique

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Why Humanitarian Aid Matters: My Personal Connection to Sudan

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From Rana Plaza to Today: Why Canada Must Act on Corporate Accountability

April 24, 2026

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How Canada’s Tax System Fuels Wealth Inequality

April 20, 2026

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Lebanon Needs More Than Aid: Canada Must Act to Protect Civilians and Uphold International Law

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Updates from Gaza – Humanitarian crisis, Israeli legislation, and Canada’s response

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Continuing the Work: Oxfam Canada’s 2024–2025 Progress on Anti-Racism, Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI), and Decolonization

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Solar-powered hope: From open ponds to safe, sustainable water

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Oxfam Canada reacts to GoC pledge of additional humanitarian aid in Syrian conflict

January 24, 2014

In response to Prime Minister Harper's announcement of additional humanitarian support to the Syrian people during his visit to the Za'atari refugee camp in Jordan, Oxfam Canada's Executive Director Robert Fox said: "Oxfam Canada welcomes Prime Minister Harper's pledge of additional support for Syrians fleeing the violence that rages on in their country. On top…

Despite ceasefire, South Sudanese refugees and Ugandan host communities struggle with mounting risks

January 24, 2014

While yesterday’s ceasefire is a sign of political progress, efforts to support the more than 50,000 South Sudanese refugees in Uganda remain grossly under resourced, and host communities are being pushed to the breaking point, Oxfam warned today. In Northern Uganda’s Arua and Adjumani districts, more than 1,000 South Sudanese refugees—mostly women and children—arrive every…

Oxfam Reaction to Ceasefire in South Sudan

January 23, 2014

Reacting to news of this afternoon's ceasefire agreement between The Government of South Sudan and Riek Machar's opposition forces, José Barahona, Oxfam's County Director for South Sudan, said: "The world's newest nation, plagued by conflict for the past month, has today been given a second chance.  With the cessation of hostilities, the focus must now…

Geneva II offers best chance for a political solution to Syria Crisis: Must start with commitment to halt violence and improve humanitarian situation

January 22, 2014

"We need to see an immediate halt to the violence, which is tearing Syria apart, and concrete steps for improving the humanitarian situation." Shaheen Chughtai, Oxfam’s advisor on humanitarian and security issues   The Geneva II Conference, which opens today, must deliver real change in the lives of ordinary Syrians, says the worldwide development organization…

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