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Heightened tensions do not bode well for success of Yemen ceasefire
Oxfam and 9 other NGOs implore all parties in the conflict to abide by the terms of the ceasefire and to resume peace negotiations.
Climate change funding roadmap welcome, but leaves plenty of room for improvement
The roadmap, while long overdue, is a step forward in the world’s efforts to adapt to and combat climate change. Unfortunately, the roadmap’s projection to double the financial support to help countries adapt to climate change is nowhere near enough to ensure the needs of the most vulnerable are met, said Isabel Kreisler.
El Salvador’s right to decide on mining projects upheld
Oxfam hailed today’s ruling against mining company OceanaGold, which effectively ended the company’s lawsuit against El Salvador for not granting it a mining permit.
Global billionaire club swells by 50 in 2015 – while 767 million live in extreme poverty
Today’s report from UBS and PwC revealed that the global billionaires club gained 50 more members in 2015 - at a time when 767 million people are living in extreme poverty. This huge gap between rich and poor is bad news for economic growth, the fight against poverty, social stability and democracy.
Airstrike on Yemen funeral a gruesome act of killing
Oxfam condemns Saudi-led coalition airstrike on a funeral in Sanaa which according to the UN killed 140 people and injured more than 500.
Focus on growth through trade must not overshadow need to tackle inequality, warns Oxfam
Oxfam's verdict on the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings.
Oxfam congratulates António Guterres on UN Secretary-General appointment
Oxfam congratulates António Guterres on his appointment to what is arguably one of most challenging jobs on the planet. Mr. Guterres brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the role to guide the UN in the years to come.
Paris Agreement to face credibility test after being ratified by 72 countries
The Paris Agreement will officially go into effect thirty days from today, after 72 countries, representing 56.75% of global greenhouse gas emissions, ratified the deal.
Quick ratification of Paris agreement welcome, but EU now needs to translate words into action
Oxfam welcomes the fast-track ratification of the Paris climate agreement by the EU. Now, EU governments have to show their practical commitment to protect people and the planet from global warming.
Oxfam staff are prepared to respond to hurricane Matthew, which remains powerful in the Caribbean
Hurricane Matthew is continuing its path through the center of the Caribbean region. It is expected that it will hit Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic over the course of the next 24 hours.
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