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Yemen: After months of unrest, country reaches breaking point

19 September 2011

Families in parts of Yemen are in dire need of assistance as crippling food prices and fuel shortages drive them to breaking point, according to a new report released today by Oxfam. Already, one-third of Yemenis – 7.5 million people – are going hungry.
Aid is needed to stem looming health crisis in aftermath of Pakistan's floods

16 September 2011

As rains continue to lash the flood ravaged Sindh province in Pakistan, Oxfam warns of a severe risk of a public health crisis if clean water and sanitation is not urgently provided.
Oxfam responds as fresh flooding in Pakistan affects over 5 million

14 September 2011

International aid agency Oxfam is mounting an emergency response to get aid to those affected by fresh flooding in Sindh province in Pakistan. This is the second year of flooding in Pakistan, and many of those affected had not fully recovered from last year’s mega-floods.
A chance to end drought emergencies in East Africa – and end the excuses

8 September 2011

As East African leaders gather in Nairobi today to take part in a regional summit to end drought emergencies in the Horn of Africa, Oxfam says governments must take on greater responsibility and accountability in responding to the disaster.
Oxfam releases spoof video highlighting land grabs in poor nations

8 September 2011

Oxfam is releasing an online parody today of Alec Baldwin’s sales talk in the cult classic movie Glengarry Glen Ross, to highlight the issue of land grabs and their effect on poor people's lives.
New proposal on shipping emissions offers breakthrough for Durban climate change talks

8 September 2011

A new report published today by Oxfam and WWF argues that a proposed deal to apply a carbon price to international shipping should be at the heart of the agreement at the UN climate change conference in Durban, South Africa, later this year.
Don’t squander the chance to build a better South Sudan

6 September 2011

A coalition of 38 aid agencies today (6 September 2011) called on donors not to squander the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people of South Sudan, the world’s newest nation. The call came as new violence in Jonglei state increased emergency needs.
Internal investigation confirms staff misconduct in Haiti

5 September 2011

An internal investigation carried out by aid agency, Oxfam Great Britain, has confirmed cases of misconduct by a small number of its staff members working in Haiti.
Kinshasa One Two by DRC Music: for Oxfam

30 August 2011

Kinshasa One Two an album by DRC Music will be released digitally by Warp Records on 3rd October 2011 with a CD/vinyl release to follow on 7th November, to benefit Oxfam.
Muslims across the world have been feeling the effects of rising food prices during Ramadan

25 August 2011

Rising food prices and a lack of political will has affected how millions of people across the world have been breaking their fasts during the holy month of Ramadan.

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Yemen: After months of unrest, country reaches breaking point

Aid is needed to stem looming health crisis in aftermath of Pakistan's floods

Oxfam responds as fresh flooding in Pakistan affects over 5 million

A chance to end drought emergencies in East Africa – and end the excuses

Oxfam releases spoof video highlighting land grabs in poor nations

New proposal on shipping emissions offers breakthrough for Durban climate change talks

Don’t squander the chance to build a better South Sudan

Internal investigation confirms staff misconduct in Haiti

Kinshasa One Two by DRC Music: for Oxfam

Muslims across the world have been feeling the effects of rising food prices during Ramadan