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Pakistan floods one month on: Catastrophe increases but planning for reconstruction must begin

29 August 2010

One month after the floods first reached disastrous levels in Pakistan, the waters continue to rise. Many areas are still cut off and millions of people are in desperate need of immediate help. Reconstruction efforts must begin immediately to avoid devastating long-term consequences for the country.
Pakistan floods: Oxfam reaction to visit by European Humanitarian Commissioner

25 August 2010

Kristalina Georgieva, European Humanitarian Commissioner, today visited Pakistan to see the effect of the devastating floods on the country. More than 17 million people are now affected by the floods – in an area that now constitutes the world's largest freshwater lake.
Double disaster hits Niger

24 August 2010

Floods and heavy rains across Niger have destroyed crops less than two months before harvest, compounding the country's existing food crisis. Flooding has killed at least six people, left thousands homeless, ruined crops and forced hungry families to crisis point.
UN must avoid grand gestures and get aid to those affected by Pakistan floods now

19 August 2010

As the world's leaders gathered for a special session of the General Assembly in New York, Oxfam urged the international community to avoid grand gestures and take immediate action to get aid to those affected by the Pakistani floods.
Oxfam reaction to news of a surprise move by the US to force a reduction in the number of seats held by European governments on the IMF's board

19 August 2010

Oxfam spokesperson Pamela Gomez said: "Governance reform at the International Monetary Fund is long overdue.
Oxfam welcomes UK’s aid commitment to Pakistan but says the British government must do much more

19 August 2010

The UK government has made a good start in committing more than £30m ($38m). But it can and should do much more to help the people of Pakistan. This is a disaster on an unprecedented scale which needs an equally robust response.
Oxfam reaction to €30 million extra by the European Commission for survivors of Pakistan floods

18 August 2010

The European Commission (EC) has announced today an additional €30 million in urgent relief assistance for the people affected by the devastating floods in Pakistan.
Pakistan’s Humanitarian Forum calls for urgent international support

16 August 2010

The Pakistan Humanitarian Forum (PHF) urges the international community to play its part in meeting the immediate needs of millions of Pakistanis, and warns that without long-term funding, rebuilding this devastated country will prove virtually impossible.
Lack of funds for West Africa food crisis forces UN to make agonizing decision

16 August 2010

The World Food Program (WFP) in Niger, the country worst-hit by the West Africa food crisis, has been forced to make an "agonizing" decision to abandon plans to provide emergency food to families with children over the age of two because of a huge funding shortfall.
Pakistan Floods: Oxfam hopes Ban Ki Moon’s visit will inspire serious commitment from the richest governments

15 August 2010

Against the backdrop of UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon's visit to devastated areas of Pakistan, international aid agency Oxfam today says that the visit is welcome as the humanitarian community struggles to cope with limited funds and a rapidly escalating crisis.

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Pakistan floods one month on: Catastrophe increases but planning for reconstruction must begin

Pakistan floods: Oxfam reaction to visit by European Humanitarian Commissioner

Double disaster hits Niger

UN must avoid grand gestures and get aid to those affected by Pakistan floods now

Oxfam reaction to news of a surprise move by the US to force a reduction in the number of seats held by European governments on the IMF's board

Oxfam welcomes UK’s aid commitment to Pakistan but says the British government must do much more

Oxfam reaction to €30 million extra by the European Commission for survivors of Pakistan floods

Pakistan’s Humanitarian Forum calls for urgent international support

Lack of funds for West Africa food crisis forces UN to make agonizing decision

Pakistan Floods: Oxfam hopes Ban Ki Moon’s visit will inspire serious commitment from the richest governments