Research, Innovation & Publications

Around the world, 181 million are forecast to be in crisis levels of hunger in 2022.1 Oxfam and Save the Children estimate that across Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, on average…

by Oxfam and Save the Children | May 17, 2022

As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, Oxfam reports every six months on the progress we are making to improve safeguarding and culture.

by Oxfam International | January 18, 2022

Oxfam conducted a rapid global survey with partners and allies in the women’s rights sector to understand the impact of COVID-19 on organizations, networks and the communities with whom they…

by Oxfam Canada | July 19, 2021

On June 1, 2021, the Feminist Economic Transformation Project hosted activists and feminists from around the world for a visioning journey on economic alternatives. This report summarizes the outcomes.

by Feminist Economic Transformation Project | June 30, 2021

Oxfam Canada's strategic framework for 2021-2025 outlines our vision for a just and sustainable world and how we're going to take collective action for women's rights.

by Oxfam Canada | April 27, 2021

Coronavirus exacerbates existing inequalities of wealth, gender and race and exposes the need to create a more equal and sustainable world.

by Oxfam International | January 24, 2021

While the whole world attempts to save itself from the pandemic, the Indigenous peoples of Latin America are dying and some may even disappear. Abandoned by the state and with…

by Oxfam International | July 11, 2020

In this interim report, we outline Oxfam’s global activities from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic until the end of May 2020 to inform donors and supporters on what they…

by Oxfam Canada | June 15, 2020

Over the past year, Canada's Liberal government has made some historic announcements and enacted policy changes that have earned applause from feminists in Canada and around the world. However, program…

by Oxfam Canada | March 10, 2020

The report shows that if Canada does not ensure equal access to affordable child care, progress towards closing the economic gender gap will stall and the country’s economic growth will…

by Oxfam Canada | May 14, 2019

Canada sits at a critical juncture in its efforts to advance gender equality and implement its Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP). This policy paper explores why and how Canada can…

by Oxfam Canada | April 13, 2019

Women helping women survive and thrive. Women’s Economic Empowerment is a key priority within the Feminist International Assistance Policy, and Oxfam Canada is pleased to share our latest policy report…

by Oxfam Canada | January 14, 2019

70 civil wars. 68.5 million people displaced. 730 million in extreme poverty. One person driven from their home every two seconds.

by Oxfam | October 23, 2018

Beginning on 25 August 2017, over 700,000 Rohingya refugees fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh seeking safety and lifesaving assistance.

by Oxfam | September 1, 2018

Gender inequality shapes and structures the economy from the local to the global level. It affects the jobs that women and men do, what is considered and valued as work,…

by Oxfam Canada | November 27, 2017

The Inter-agency Gender-based Violence Guidelines Reference Group  is pleased to announce the official launch of the 2015 Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action during the Sexual Violence…

by oxfamcanada | September 17, 2015

Four recent extreme weather events were notable for their intensity, duration, and impacts on livelihoods and food security.

by Oxfam Canada | September 23, 2014

The IFC's Health in Africa Initiative is at odds with the World Bank Group's welcome commitment to universal and equitable health coverage.

by Oxfam Canada | September 9, 2014

The number of people killed, displaced or in desperate need of assistance as a result of the conflict in Syria continues to rise. With 3 million refugees, 6.5 million people…

by Oxfam Canada | September 9, 2014

Fair tax regimes are vital to finance well-functioning states and to enable governments to uphold citizens’ rights to basic services, such as healthcare and education. Tax dodging by big corporations…

by Oxfam Canada | May 2, 2014

Violence against women (VAW) is the most widespread and persistent violation of human rights. According to a 2013 study from the World Health Organization (WHO), at least one in three…

by Oxfam Canada | March 11, 2014

Since it was launched in 2003, Brazil’s Fome Zero (Zero Hunger) strategy has allowed 28 million people to break free from the cycle of hunger. These impressive figures suggest that…

by Oxfam Canada | February 19, 2014

Oxfam’s Behind the Brands campaign focuses on 10 of the world’s most powerful food and beverage companies : Associated British Foods (ABF), Coca – Cola, Danone, General Mills, Kellogg, Mars,…

by oxfamcanada | October 1, 2013

Oxfam Strategic Plan, 2013-2019In Oxfam's fourth strategic plan, we set out an integrated approach to tackle poverty by addressing its complex and interrelated causes. By combining our hands-on experience in…

by Oxfam Canada | June 18, 2013

High and rising food prices are no longer a surprise, but rapid price changes and the cumulative effects of five years of price rises are still squeezing people on low…

by Luna Allison | May 23, 2013

Wage levels are an issue of concern across the globe as individuals, companies and governments wrestle with how wages paid to workers relate to costs of living, corporate and national…

by Oxfam Canada | May 3, 2013

The aid community needs to fundamentally change the way it deals with food crises in the Sahel region and help communities to better prepare for recurring emergencies.

by Oxfam Canada | April 16, 2013

The South Sudan national government has expressed its commitment to achieving gender equality through the creation of the Ministry of Gender, Social Welfare and Religious Affairs, aimed at promoting gender…

by Luna Allison | April 11, 2013

In March 2013, governments will meet to discuss global progress made with regards to the elimination of violence against women in all its forms, under the helm of the Commission…

by Luna Allison | March 20, 2013

In this report, Oxfam assesses the social and environmental impacts of the world’s ten largest food and beverage companies and calls on them to take the critical next steps to…

by Luna Allison | February 27, 2013