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Lack of funding leads to World Food Program cuts for Syrian refugees - a dangerous development, says Oxfam
A lack of funding has led the World Food Programme to significantly reduce food vouchers for refugees living outside of camps in Jordan in August, while maintaining the same levels of assistance for camp residents.
Japan misses the boat on emissions reduction targets
In response to yesterday’s adoption of Japan’s Intended N
Rich countries provide a poor outcome at Addis Financing for Development Conference: Oxfam
Unresolved rigged tax rules and privatized development are the major drawbacks of the UN Financing for Development Conference outcome, says Oxfam.
European Commission fails to make pollution pricing work for the climate
The European Commission today published – as part of its “summer package” – a legislative proposal to reform the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). The Commission has failed to use this key opportunity to help address a key stumbling block in the climate negotiations: the provision of predictable and additional climate finance.
Reaction to the launch of the joint IMF- World Bank initiative to support developing countries in strengthening tax systems
Oxfam welcomes the World Bank and IMF’s recognition of the powerful and catalyzing impact of fairer tax systems in reducing poverty, inequality and promoting growth. But the two institutions need to provide more clarity on their proposal.
New Addis Tax Initiative: Developing countries must have an equal say in the updating of global tax rules
Oxfam welcomes the Addis Tax Initiative and its ambition to help developing countries strengthen their tax administrations. Tax revenue provides vital finance for governments to reduce poverty and inequality.
Oxfam Reacts to new Global Financing Facility for Every Woman, Every Child
Since women's and children's health cover a spectrum of services, we need the Global Financing Facility (GFF) to focus on building comprehensive and resilient public health systems across the developing world.
ICRICT commissioners call for Intergovernmental Tax Body at FFD3
We support the call for a rebalance of power in the governance of global tax issues.
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. Oxfam says it is more than time for governments to step-up the relief effort.
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 sectors to publicly declare their earnings and taxes in the locations they operate – a move Oxfam welcomes.
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