Oxfam released a new report, Solidarity with Syrians, that analyses the “fair shares” of rich and powerful countries to provide money, resettlement places for refugees and leadership to end the bloodshed. Ann Witteveen, Oxfam Canada’s humanitarian manager said: “The Government of Canada has been a very generous donor over the past years, and the recent creation of the … Read more
Kelly Bowden, campaign spokesperson for Oxfam Canada, commented on the Sept. 21 Up for Debate campaign on women’s issues, where leaders from four of Canada’s main political parties spoke on the record on issues such as violence against women, childcare and women’s leadership. “Last night’s event set an important precedent,” said Bowden on Sept. 22. “A … Read more
More than 200 million people will be trapped unnecessarily in extreme poverty – despite world leaders’ pledge to end it – unless action to tackle economic inequality is accelerated, according to an Oxfam paper. Oxfam’s report, Inequality and the End of Poverty, uses projections by World Bank economists to demonstrate how, even using optimistic assumptions about global … Read more
Oxfam welcomed the Government of Canada’s announcement of a $100 million matching fund program for the Syrian Refugee Crisis. Ann Witteveen, humanitarian manager for Oxfam Canada, said: “The tragic photo of drowned three-year-old Syrian boy Alan Kurdi has reminded us all that the situation in Syria continues to worsen, and that more must be done … Read more
The Up for Debate campaign announced that it has confirmation from four major parties to explore an alternative debate format to put women at the centre of Canada’s federal election campaign. It is still hoping for confirmation from the fifth. Ann Decter, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the YWCA and Up For Debate campaign … Read more
Delaying peace may have serious consequences for South Sudanese civilians who are enduring their 20th month of a brutal civil war, aid agencies Oxfam, CARE and IRC warned. The people of South Sudan need and deserve an immediate cessation of hostilities and lasting peace for any hope of sustainable development for the country. More information … Read more
Oxfam Canada announced that the Up for Debate campaign has released a selection of questions based on women’s issued that it has crowdsourced for potential use in its upcoming federal election debate on Sept. 21. “In order to build a national conversation that truly reflects issues that impact women’s lives, we absolutely need to consult them,” said Julie … Read more
Since the start of the conflict, nearly 25,000 additional people are going hungry each day in Yemen as the blockade and fighting restrict food, fuel and other vital supplies, Oxfam warned. Philippe Clerc, Oxfam country director in Yemen said: “Since the start of the conflict every day that goes by without a ceasefire and full resumption … Read more
Oxfam supports the UN’s call for greater Canadian leadership on women and girls rights following a July 23 review by the UN Human Rights Committee highlighting improvements needed by Canada on gender equality, aboriginal rights, and freedom of expression, among other issues. “Much more investment is needed in women’s organizations that are on the frontlines addressing … Read more
Oxfam issued a warning that the corporate grip on development finance must be loosened if the Finance for Development Conference is going to help mobilize the resources needed to overcome poverty. Oxfam issued this warning ahead of third Finance for Development Conference which is to be held in Addis, Ethiopia from July 13-16, 2015. “Governments must find … Read more
