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Press Release | 15 May 2013

A new report, Exploring the Links Between International Business and Poverty Reduction: Bouquets and Beans from Kenya, has been released by Oxfam and International Procurement and Logistics (IPL).

Press Release | 2 May 2013

A new coalition of tea companies, non-governmental organisations and certification organizations said today that systemic problems are locking-in low wages for tea workers. 

Press Release | 26 April 2013

Governments must move quickly at this year’s first UN climate change meeting to plug the gaping deficit of funds to help developing countries adapt to climate change and lower their emissions.

Press Release | 24 April 2013

The Government of Guatemala has recognized three commitments to the communities evicted from Polochic Valley. The campaign organized by Oxfam and Vamos al Grano has generated 107,000 signatures in support of the cause.

Press Release | 23 April 2013

The biggest chocolate maker in the world, Mondelēz International, has agreed to take steps to address inequality facing women in their cocoa supply chains following pressure from consumers as part of the international aid agency Oxfam’s Behind the Brands campaign.

Media Reaction | 14 May 2013
Oxfam warned EU Finance Ministers, who hailed Europe’s success in meeting its Copenhagen climate finance commitments at a meeting in...
Media Reaction | 3 May 2013
On the shape of the new 2015 climate agreement being negotiated this week, Tracy Carty, Oxfam Climate Change Policy Adviser, said: “...
Media Reaction | 9 April 2013
In response to the World Bank’s statement to build capacity and safeguards related to land rights, Oxfam’s land grab campaign lead Hannah...
Media Reaction | 27 March 2013
Today, the European Commission published its first Communication on the impact of EU biofuels policy on food security and land rights in...
Media Reaction | 26 March 2013
The European Commission's consultative communication published today marks the start of EU discussions on the shape of the 2015...

In My Place: Oxfam, Coldplay and you fight land grabs

Watch the pioneering new crowd-sourced 'In My Place' film featuring thousands of Coldplay fans and others, and take action to help end the injustice of land grabs.

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Farmers feed us... but who's feeding the farmers?

'Farmers feed us... but who's feeding the farmers?' This is an outcry of GROW campaign members for a recognition of the role and the potential of family farms.

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The truth about women and chocolate

The companies that make your favorite chocolate bars are not doing much to support the women who grow and pick cocoa for them. You can change this.

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In My Place Film: Oxfam and Coldplay

Oxfam ambassadors Coldplay have donated an incredible acoustic version of their track ‘In My Place’ for a new crowd-sourced Oxfam GROW campaign video.

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Doughnut Economics: Creating a safe and just space for humanity

Global economic growth is exacerbating inequalities while pushing the Earth beyond ecological limits. Oxfam senior researcher Kate Raworth visited the RSA in October 2012, to explain how the simple 'doughnut' can help save the planet and decrease global inequality.

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The Future of Agriculture

The Future of Agriculture: what if our agricultural and food future was sustainable, equitable and inclusive?

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Doughnut Economics: Who is putting pressure on the planet

Who's putting pressure on the planet? This video reveals the extreme inequalities of resource use - within and between countries - underlying the pressure on four 'planetary boundaries'.

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Food for Change

In October, in Turin, Italy, the Slow Food movement celebrated Terra Madre, joining the pleasure of good food with a commitment to community and the environment, bringing together consumers and producers.

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Historic land rights march in India

Historic march in India of over 100,000 people to get the Government to pass a 'National Land Reforms Act & Policy' as a broad framework and means of land re-distribution to the landless and homeless poor

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Female Food Heroes 2012: Sister Martha Mwasu Waziri wins 'Mama Shujaa wa Chakula'

Martha Mwasu Waziri was chosen as Tanzania's Mama Shujaa wa Chakula 2012 (Female Food Hero). She won 10 million Tanzanian Shillings ($6,325) to buy farming equipment of her choice.

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