Oxfam is calling for EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Luxembourg on Monday to push European countries to follow the UK’s lead in responding so far. The EU can help put the world back on track in the fight against Ebola by boosting military and medical personnel, committing life-saving funds and speeding up the process so … Read more
The cost of weather-related disasters in the five years since global leaders last met to discuss climate change is almost half a trillion dollars ($490 billion) – three times more than for the whole of the 1970s, Oxfam said. In “The Summit that Snoozed?” Oxfam says that more than 650 million people have been affected and … Read more
The governments of Latin America and the Caribbean must implement fiscal reforms that benefit all citizens and not only economic and political elites, according to Oxfam’s report “Fiscal Justice to Reduce Inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean” published September 10. The report highlights the low tax collection levels in the region, in comparison to … Read more
The international response to Syria is failing on three fronts – insufficient aid, meagre resettlement offers and continued arms transfers – Oxfam warns in a report. Oxfam is calling on the UN to impose an arms embargo on all warring parties in Syria and is urging governments of rich countries to provide their fair share … Read more
Oxfam Canada announced the appointment of Julie Delahanty as its new executive director, effective Oct. 1st, 2014. “We’re excited to announce Julie’s appointment,” said Margaret Hancock, chair of the Oxfam Canada board. “She brings great knowledge and leadership in gender equality and human rights, and more than 20 years experience in international development.” Most recently, … Read more
Western and other rich countries should step up their efforts to resettle Syrian refugees, Oxfam said after the number registered with UNHCR reached 3 million. Urgent action is necessary in order to respond to a growing regional crisis caused by increasing displacement, insufficient aid and over-burdened infrastructure in neighbouring countries, Oxfam added. More information is … Read more
Israeli and Palestinian leaders must seize the opportunity of the new ceasefire to end the violence once and for all.Lasting peace for all civilians will only be possible if Israel permanently lifts its restrictions on Gaza’s economy and people, Oxfam said in a new report. “Recent history must warn everyone that this ceasefire will only … Read more
Oxfam Canada issued a statement on World Humanitarian Day – a day to commemorate and remember 22 aid workers who were killed in a bombing at the UN headquarters in Baghdad on August 19, 2003. More information is available online.
Oxfam Canada issued a statement regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Oxfam condemns violence against civilians by all sides, including Israeli military actions and Palestinian rocket fire. Oxfam urges the international community to do much more to push for a lasting ceasefire that ends the blockade and addresses the root causes of the conflict. More information … Read more
International agency Oxfam said as another typhoon hits the Philippines there are insufficient evacuation centres available to keep people safe. “This typhoon is powerful but not the same strength as last year’s super typhoon. With people still living in vulnerable areas and makeshift shelters there is an urgency to help them get away from danger … Read more
