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Oxfam reaction: Opening remarks at World Bank - IMF annual meetings

22 September 2011

Oxfam spokesperson Caroline Pearce said:

On economic growth:
Oxfam warns that modern day land rush is forcing thousands into greater poverty

22 September 2011

Oxfam today launches a major new report highlighting the growing pace of land deals brokered around the world, often to the peril of poor communities who lose their homes and livelihoods – sometimes violently – with no prior consultation, compensation or means of appeal.
Put people before politics to save lives in Somalia, urge agencies

21 September 2011

The world must put people’s lives before politics if is to stand any chance of aiding people suffering from the famine in Somalia, a group of 20 aid agencies said today in an open letter. While aid is getting through in many areas, it is not at the scale needed.
Oxfam warns of looming food crisis in Afghanistan

20 September 2011

Nearly 3 million people across Afghanistan are facing severe food shortages as a result of drought, Oxfam warned today as it called on donor governments to act now before the crisis becomes a catastrophe.
Pakistan: Immediate funding needed or disaster could worsen

19 September 2011

While more than seven million people have been affected by the floods in Sindh since they began less than 50 days ago, Oxfam is urgently calling on the international donor community to expedite its response in order to give critical and life-saving relief to those in need.
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.

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Oxfam reaction: Opening remarks at World Bank - IMF annual meetings

Oxfam warns that modern day land rush is forcing thousands into greater poverty

Put people before politics to save lives in Somalia, urge agencies

Oxfam warns of looming food crisis in Afghanistan

Pakistan: Immediate funding needed or disaster could worsen

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