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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. Money is urgently needed to fund an immediate surge in action to tackle the disease.
Yemen peace talks in Geneva collapse despite four out of five Yemenis needing aid
The failure to broker a peace deal in Geneva is deeply disappointing as the humanitarian situation in Yemen is deteriorating by the day.
Oxfam praises Pope Francis’ unprecedented climate change call to action
The call by The Holy Father, His Holiness Pope Francis, reminds us that climate change is first and foremost about people.
European Commission squanders opportunity to fight corporate tax dodging
The European Commission today published an action plan for a fairer corporate tax system in the European Union.
Making the rich richer is not good for growth, says International Monetary Fund in inequality report
Fighting inequality is not just an issue of fairness but an economic necessity. That’s not Oxfam speaking, but the International Monetary Fund today.
UN climate talks avoid crunch issues, political direction needed
Negotiators avoided a show-down over crunch issues like finance and increasing near term emissions cuts, but they are only delaying the inevitable. A clearer mandate from Heads of State and ministers is needed to ignite the talks and ensure key questions are answered.
Oxfam reaction to Ethiopia's Intended Nationally Determined Contribution to the UNFCCC
Oxfam welcomes the ambitious Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) from Ethiopia, as it sets far-reaching short-term and long-term goals on adaptation and reducing emissions.
G7 makes a stuttering start on climate but neglects plight of the poor
The G7 have made a stuttering start on climate but have largely neglected the plight of people living in poverty, said Oxfam at the close of the annual leaders’ summit in Germany today.
Japan's proposed emissions reduction targets fall well short at the G7
Oxfam is deeply disappointed by Japan’s lack of ambition. Setting a draft target of 26% emissions reduction below 2013 levels (18% below 1990 levels) by 2030 is woefully inadequate.
Oxfam Reaction to David Cameron calls for G7 to clamp down on corruption
Responding to David Cameron’s call for a global crackdown on corruption by G7 leaders meeting in Germany for their annual summit this weekend, Jorn Kalinksi, Oxfam G7 spokesperson sai
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