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Focus on reducing migrant arrivals to Europe ignores impact of migration policies on people
The EU and its member states measure the success of migration policies by simply looking at the number of people arriving to Europe. They completely ignore the impact their policies have on people’s rights, safety and dignity, Oxfam says.
Oslo pledges must be followed by improved access and coordination in Lake Chad Basin
Oslo Conference on the Lake Chad Basin crisis closes with donors pledging $672m of the $1.5bn needed to avert famine.
Oxfam award-winning film on women not authorized for screening in India
An Oxfam award-winning film challenging the deep-rooted patriarchy in India cannot be screened in the country. The Central Board of Film Certification has refused to certify ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’, saying the movie is “lady orientated” and contains “contentious sexual scenes, abusive words [and] audio pornography.”
Blacklist criteria a small victory, but tax havens can still escape
EU finance ministers today discussed the future "EU blacklist" for tax havens.
Man-made famine in South Sudan reflects international failure
The man-made tragedy of years of conflcit has resulted in a famine being declared in parts of South Sudan - the first to be announced in any part of the world in six years.
European Parliament heeds citizens’ call, yet food price volatility still hangs over millions
Members of the European Parliament from all political groups voted for tightening proposed rules against food speculation, but fell short of the votes needed to force the Commission to amend them.
Migration deal with Libya exposes people to suffering and death
EU leaders in Malta say they are committed to human rights and international law, but their support for a deal that Italy has struck with Libya exposes refugees and migrants to suffering and death, Oxfam says.
EU Commission must put pressure on Serbia to improve situation of refugees and migrants
When EU Commissioner Christos Stylianides travels to Belgrade this weekend, he must urge the Serbian government to do more to help people in urgent need of support.
Oxfam calls for independent monitoring of Syria evacuations
Oxfam, toghether with the Syria INGO Regional Forum, continues to be appalled by obstructions to humanitarian assistance, lack of protections for civilians fleeing armed conflict and apparent violations of international humanitarian law in Aleppo, in Foah, in Kafrayya and in many other parts of Syria.
EU leaders' blind commitment to the EU-Turkey deal puts lives at risk
EU leaders are sticking to the EU-Turkey deal, no matter what this means for the people in need, Oxfam said in reaction to discussions of EU leaders meeting in Brussels today.
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