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Oxfam reaction to outcome of EU Finance Ministers meeting on derivatives

24 January 2012

Today’s EU Finance Ministers meeting inBrussels reached a deal to resolve disagreement on regulators’ powers over clearinghouses that will handle over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives.
Oxfam welcomes independent process to address community grievances in Uganda land dispute

23 January 2012

Oxfam has welcomed the announcement of an independent process to resolve complaints from communities who were evicted from their land without compensation to make way for two forestry plantations in Uganda.
African Nations Cup stars join Oxfam to win the match against hunger

20 January 2012

On the eve of the 2012 African Cup of Nations, more than 25 footballers have spoken out in solidarity with millions of people facing hunger across their region.
Inequality rises across the G20 as economic growth fails to trickle down to poorest

19 January 2012

Inequality has increased in 14 of the 18 G20 countries since 1990 as economic growth has too often failed to benefit poor people.
Thousands of lives and millions of dollars lost due to late response to food crisis in East Africa

18 January 2012

Thousands of needless deaths occurred and millions of extra dollars were spent because the international community failed to take decisive action on early warnings of a hunger crisis in East Africa, according to a new report by the international aid agencies Oxfam and Save the Children.
Two years on and Haiti’s reconstruction proceeds “at a snail’s pace”, leaving half a million Haitians homeless

10 January 2012

In a report released today, Oxfam urged the Haitian Government and countries that have pledged money for rebuilding to accelerate reconstruction of the country.
South Sudan struggling in face of growing refugee crisis

9 January 2012

Six months since South Sudan’s independence, the world’s newest nation is struggling to cope with a major refugee crisis and massive internal displacement, international agency Oxfam said today.
Urgent action needed before major US remittance lifeline is cut to Somalia

22 December 2011

Aid groups urge the U.S. government, the bank and hawala merchants to work together to find a cooperative solution that will not disrupt or delay the transfer of assistance from the Diaspora to Somalia.
Philippines flooding: Oxfam warns of disease outbreak as hygiene conditions worsen at shelters

21 December 2011

International aid agency Oxfam today warned that a disease outbreak is “waiting to happen” unless authorities quickly manage the shortage of water supply and address sanitation needs around shelter areas, since the flash floods hit the area over the weekend.
European Commissioner Georgieva endorses new Charter to End Extreme Hunger

16 December 2011

European Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs Kristalina Georgieva endorsed today a Charter, launched by leading agencies, to make deadly food crises like the one gripping East Africa a thing of the past.

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Oxfam reaction to outcome of EU Finance Ministers meeting on derivatives

Oxfam welcomes independent process to address community grievances in Uganda land dispute

African Nations Cup stars join Oxfam to win the match against hunger

Inequality rises across the G20 as economic growth fails to trickle down to poorest

Thousands of lives and millions of dollars lost due to late response to food crisis in East Africa

Two years on and Haiti’s reconstruction proceeds “at a snail’s pace”, leaving half a million Haitians homeless

South Sudan struggling in face of growing refugee crisis

Urgent action needed before major US remittance lifeline is cut to Somalia

Philippines flooding: Oxfam warns of disease outbreak as hygiene conditions worsen at shelters

European Commissioner Georgieva endorses new Charter to End Extreme Hunger