Cholera cases multiply as cost of clean water skyrockets in South Sudan capital: Oxfam Cholera cases are rapidly increasing in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, as the cost of clean water skyrockets amid a worsening economic crisis.
4 million Syrian refugees registered in neighboring countries: UNHCR The number of Syrian refugees registered in neighboring countries has hit the 4 million mark, announced the UNHCR today.
The end of conflict is key to address the serious humanitarian crisis in South Sudan On the 4th anniversary of the youngest state in the world, South Sudan is experiencing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
Past recovery conferences show gloomy track record for disaster-hit countries Rich countries have paid out less than half the amount they originally pledged to help countries recover from a snapshot of three major humanitarian crises,
Oxfam applauds European Parliament for championing corporate tax transparency The European Parliament has voted in favor of legislation - as part of the vote on the Shareholder's Rights Directive - obliging large companies across all s
One year on, a generation in Gaza faces a bleak future under blockade One year on from the 2014 Gaza conflict, most people's lives have not improved and an entire generation of young people face an increasingly bleak future wit
Political will is missing from development debate as UN reveals MDG benefits are uneven The political will that delivered the Millennium Development Goals is absent from today’s development debate, yet even bolder political leadership is needed
Rich countries provided 20% of funds for Copenhagen finance goal - scaling up is vital for Paris The chance of a successful Paris climate deal depends on rich countries showing they have kept their past commitments, especially the promise they made in Co
Cholera outbreak in South Sudan is wake up call to government and aid agencies The cholera outbreak in South Sudan is a wake up call for the government and the aid world to redouble efforts to tackle a worsening cycle of misery.
Nepal should grab opportunity to rebuild stronger, says Oxfam The international community must support the Nepalese government to grasp a golden opportunity to rebuild the country and make it more resilient to future di