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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Massive fire in Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps leaves 45,000 people displaced
A massive fire that swept through the refugee camps of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, on Monday has left 10,000 families – roughly 45,000 people – displaced and in urgent need of food, water, and sanitation services, Oxfam warned today. The fire was yet another devastating blow to the Rohingya people who fled shocking violence and persecution…
Yemen at tipping point as COVID-19 second wave hits amid renewed fighting and famine fears – Oxfam
Evidence is mounting that a second wave of COVID-19 is already underway in Yemen, Oxfam warned today, with a 22-fold increase in recorded cases in recent weeks. It comes at a time when it is feared renewed fighting will force hundreds of thousands of people to flee to safety. Oxfam said that a second spike…
Oxfam scorecard shows federal government provided critical services during pandemic but marginalized populations fell through cracks
(Ottawa) – In a year that continues to be buried in challenges due to the pandemic, the federal government’s feminist response was quick and included an influx of resources but it also exposed some serious gaps when it comes to the most marginalized populations, according to a new report released by Oxfam Canada today. Following…
Garment workers suffer while fashion brands’ profits return
A coalition of more than 200 organizations today announced sweeping demands of apparel brands and retailers for cash relief for suffering garment workers and reform of the industry. Millions of garment workers have been struggling to feed their families since brands abandoned them last March. Brands and retailers responded to the crisis by refusing to…