Oxfam stands in solidarity with global strike on International Women’s Day "Women and girls are today bravely taking a stand and Oxfam stands with them in solidarity," said Winnie Byanyima, Oxfam International Executive Directo
Focus on reducing migrant arrivals to Europe ignores impact of migration policies on people The EU and its member states measure the success of migration policies by simply looking at the number of people arriving to Europe.
Fight against poverty at risk by threats to women’s rights Women across the globe are facing new threats which risk dismantling decades of hard-won rights and derailing the effort to end extreme poverty, Oxfam warns
Oslo pledges must be followed by improved access and coordination in Lake Chad Basin Oslo Conference on the Lake Chad Basin crisis closes with donors pledging $672m of the $1.5bn needed to avert famine.
Threat of four famines in 2017 “a catastrophic betrayal of our common humanity” Oxfam is calling for immediate humanitarian and political action as the world stands on the brink of an unprecedented four famines.
Aid agencies in South Sudan warn that funds are urgently needed to stop the spread of famine Unless substantial funds are immediately provided to those working on the ground in South Sudan, humanitarian agencies will struggle to stop famine spreading
Millions of lives at risk in West Africa’s Lake Chad Basin Levels of hunger and malnutrition could deteriorate further with many more lives lost unless there is a substantial increase in funds to help over seven
Man-made famine in South Sudan reflects international failure The man-made tragedy of years of conflcit has resulted in a famine being declared in parts of South Sudan - the first to be announced in any part of the worl
European Parliament heeds citizens’ call, yet food price volatility still hangs over millions Members of the European Parliament from all political groups voted for tightening proposed rules against food speculation, but fell short of the votes needed