poverty
75 years is too long to wait for equal pay: Oxfam urges G20 to act on gender gap
Women won’t be paid as much as men for another 75 years. That’s according to a report released by Oxfam today, which urges G20 leaders to tackle gender inequality when they meet in Australia later this year.
The G20 and Gender Equality
Across G20 countries and beyond, women are paid less than men, do most of the unpaid labor, are over-represented in part-time work, and are discriminated against in the household, in markets and in institutions.
The BRICS Development Bank: Why the world’s newest global bank must adopt a pro-poor agenda
In July 2014, a new multilateral and southern-led development bank is expected to be launched by the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – better known as the BRICS.
Eliminating inequality and the threat of climate change key to new UN development goals
Overcoming inequality and slowing global warming are imperative for achieving a world free from poverty and suffering, says an Oxfam report released today.
Oxfam announces Sipho Mthathi as head of new Oxfam South Africa affiliate
Sipho Mthathi has been appointed the founding Executive Director of Oxfam South Africa. Oxfam South Africa will become the first-ever Oxfam affiliate in Africa.
After Equality
Economic inequality in Russia – skewed income and wealth distribution – increased sharply in the transition from a state socialist system to a capitalist market economy.
Oxfam on G7 summit: Stronger steer needed on energy security, climate change and the global economy
Trying to solve poverty is a lot like trying to solve a really hard puzzle.
That's why Oxfam has a new six-sided strategy to tackle it, driven by the power of people against poverty.
European election results say MEPs must reconnect with their citizens
Today the shape of the new European Parliament was revealed, with the results marred by weak turnout and a ri
Emissions must be cut if we are to tackle hunger
Countries across the world must play their fair part in cutting emissions if we are to reduce the harmful impacts of climate change on global food supply, worldwide development organization Oxfam warns today.
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