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At least $18.5 trillion is hidden by wealthy individuals in tax havens worldwide, representing a loss of more than $156 billion in tax revenue, according to new figures published today by international agency Oxfam.
Governments and aid agencies have to tackle the politics and power at the heart of the increasing effects of climate change, rising inequality and people’s vulnerability to disasters according to a new report published today by international agency Oxfam.
With temperatures set to soar up to 104ºF (40˚C) in the coming weeks, international agency Oxfam has warned that the warmer weather will increase health-related risks for Syrian refugees.
Oxfam is supporting international efforts to assess needs in Patukhali, Barguna and Bhola, the three districts worst hit by Cyclone Mahasen that hit Bangladesh on 16 May.
Poor countries are cutting back investment in farming, health service and services to help women because of fears about rising debts and the impact of the economic crisis, according to a new database launched today.
International donors must help Mali to rebuild its ability to govern itself and stop its slide into economic ruin if it is to “win the peace” following the French-led military intervention, says Oxfam.
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).
Africa’s remarkable growth, driven in large part by a minerals and energy boom, is threatened by illicit capital outflows and widening income gaps.
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.
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Risky jobs & domestic violence = the social cost of today’s high #foodprices http://t.co/UFZRYFYWqi new Oxfam & @IDS_UK report34 min 40 sec ago
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+32 million people fled their homes last yr because of #climate disasters such as floods, storms, earthquakes http://t.co/CumgcyOrWK1 hour 4 min ago
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Africa must be in control of its fortune - and therefore it's future http://t.co/kMnJFIQmQu @Winnie_Byanyima via @allafrica13 hours 14 min ago
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As summer temps could reach +100°F, health risks increase for #Syria #refugees in Jordan & Lebanon http://t.co/Zhzv5FT8he #SyriaCrisis15 hours 28 min ago
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Number of Syrians in need of humanitarian aid rises to over 8 million http://t.co/uYHZbeHonP via @UN @Refugees #SyriaCrisis15 hours 53 min ago
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RT @benphillips76: Oxfam's Pan Africa @JanahNcube: "Our leaders say we are rising. They are rising but inequality is obscene. Stealing is n…16 hours 41 min ago
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In #Kenya, women own 1/2 of all small & medium enterprises, but lack comparable support/resources that men receive http://t.co/1JscJYHCZJ17 hours 34 min ago
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Cameron: #G8 will 'knock down the wall of secrecy' on UK-linked #taxhavens. Will he make good? http://t.co/NjorjQpqAk @HuffPostUK18 hours 35 min ago
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RT @OxfamEAfrica: "3 bombs fell in one of the camps. Refugees are fleeing." @Oxfam's Eddy Mbuyi on new #Goma fighting http://t.co/ygE0OnshU…19 hours 4 min ago
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#Resilience is the new #globaldev buzzword. So how can we reduce #inequality & make people less vulnerable? http://t.co/HIRCgQ68eW #post201519 hours 41 min ago
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We welcome @WorldBank support for removal of user fees, a major barrier to achieving Universal Health Coverage http://t.co/16paFMiifN #UHC20 hours 14 min ago
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RT @louis_press: Report (in Arabic) on a great org helping Syrian refugees living in cemetery. On @AlArabiya w @ai_eman @Oxfam #syria http:…20 hours 37 min ago
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@charityaiduk hi, you may wish to contact @oxfamgb20 hours 46 min ago
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We're providing humanitarian aid in #Somalia via an innovative e-cash program http://t.co/AtzoQZzIsO #m4d21 hours 34 min ago
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Ending #taxdodging in #India could feed all hungry people there. And much more. http://t.co/K6M6PlZ3ne22 hours 6 min ago
