200 million in Latin America at risk of poverty again The richest 1% in Latin America and the Caribbean owns 41% of the region’s total wealth and if this trend continues, in only 8 years’ time the progress that
Oxfam welcomes Pope's message on human rights and justice for sustainable development Oxfam welcomes Pope Francis' message on human rights and justice for sustainable development, delivered at the opening of the historic Sustainable Devel
US-China commitment encouraging, but collective solution for climate crisis is needed The joint US-China statement on new domestic policy commitments and a vision for a global climate change deal underscores the importance the world’s two
South Africa commits to cap emissions through to 2030; climate finance is key South Africa has today tabled its climate action plan for Paris, committing to put a lid on rising emissions through to 2030.
Global Goals on poverty, inequality and climate change challenge business as usual Oxfam joins world leaders, civil society and people around the world to celebrate the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals by world leaders at the U
EU could triple inputs to Green Climate Fund by using Emission Trading Scheme revenues EU environment ministers again acknowledged the importance of financial support for climate action in poor and vulnerable countries in the Paris climate agre
Solidarity with Syrian refugees and perspective from European leaders needed The number of refugees arriving in Europe needs to be put in perspective, Oxfam said today, calling on wealthy states to help refugees and poor communities i
Increasing inequality plunging millions more Europeans into poverty Poverty and inequality in Europe have reached shocking levels, according to a new Oxfam report.
South Sudan deal just start of long road to peace The signing of the peace agreement by President Salva Kiir Mayardit is a positive step toward ending the brutal 20 month civil war but aid agencies CARE, IRC
35 aid organizations and 150,000 people launch public call to end Gaza blockade Over 150,000 people from around the world have joined 35 organizations in calling for world leaders to press the Israeli government to lift the blockade on G