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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Twelve years ago, the world watched in horror as the Rana Plaza collapsed in Bangladesh. In…
Canada’s next Federal Election is now in full swing, and the stakes couldn’t be higher considering…
It’s been over a month since any humanitarian aid entered Gaza. With Gaza under total siege…
Just four years ago, high child care fees were a massive barrier for families, keeping children…
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Oxfam reaction to Rafah evacuation order
In reaction to Israel’s imminent invasion of Rafah, Sally Abi-Khalil, Oxfam’s Middle East and North Africa Regional Director said: “We are horrified by Israel’s order to evacuate around 100,000 people and what appears to be an impending invasion of Rafah, despite a universal plea from world leaders urging it to stop its continued, barbaric, onslaught. …
Canadian civil society organizations join global call to end all arms transfers to Israel
The full cessation of weapons transfers to Israel is a necessary step towards a ceasefire and ensuring humanitarian access in Gaza. Ottawa, May 2, 2024 – Human rights and humanitarian organizations will unite on Parliament Hill on May 2, 2024 staging a powerful media stunt to call on Canada to stop sending arms to Israel.…
Oxfam reaction to the Global Report on Food Crises 2024
Today’s “Global Report on Food Crises” (GRFC), led by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN), says that 281.6 million people across 59 countries are now experiencing acute hunger – 24 million additional people over last year. Reacting to the report, Oxfam Global Food and Economic Security Lead, Emily Farr, said: “The global hunger crisis is…
Oxfam Canada Reacts to Budget 2024
Oxfam Canada welcomes the announcement today in Budget 2024 of $350 million over two years for international humanitarian assistance. In a world of increasing conflicts and crises, Canada’s life-saving assistance is needed more than ever. In line with the Feminist International Assistance Policy, this modest increase in our country’s humanitarian envelope will support gender transformative…