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Global elite continues to make billions from rigged economic system, Forbes rich list shows
The annual Forbes rich list released today highlighted a slight downturn in fortunes of the rich elite but huge global inequalities remain.
Further tax reform key to sustainable economic growth – Oxfam
G20 Finance Ministers must support more fundamental reforms to the global tax system as part of their plans to deliver sustainable economic growth said Oxfam today.
Oxfam welcomes European Parliament's call to ban arms sales to the belligerents in Yemen's conflict
On the European Parliament's call to ban arms sales from the European Union to countries accused of targeting civilians in Yemen, Oxfam's International Policy Advisor Arms and Conflict, Martin Butc
OECD plans to open up tax reform to developing countries welcome but more is needed
Oxfam today gave a cautious welcome to the OECD's plans to open up its tax reform process to developing countries but said more fundamental global tax reforms, beyond BEPS, are still needed to stop corporate tax scandals.
Rich country governments put national interests ahead of world’s poorest
The governments of rich states today cleared the way for the diversion of development aid away from the poorest.
UN report places correct emphasis on need for political solutions to crises
In response to the publication of the UN Secretary General's report ahead of the World Humanitarian Summit, Oxfam deems the focus on political solutions correct as the humanitarian system is overwhelmed.
El Nino: Zimbabwe declares "state of disaster" as Oxfam plans response
Zimbabwe has declared a 'state of disaster' regarding drought in the country that has been triggered by El Nino. With one in five Zimbabweans facing food struggles, Oxfam says this could shock the international community into action.
SwissLeaks Scandal one year on: political response to tax dodging is sluggish, says Oxfam
The political response to tax dodging in the 12 months since the SwissLeaks scandal hit the headlines has been slow and restrained, said Oxfam today. SwissLeaks exposed how global banking gia
Money for aid, though vital and welcome, will not solve the Syria crisis
In response to billions of dollars being pledged by governments today to help Syrians engulfed in the country's conflict, Andy Baker, Regional Program Manager for Oxfam's Syria crisis response said: "The London conference is a potential turning point. But while money for aid is vital, it will not solve the crisis."
Yemen on slow road to starvation
Yemen is on a slow downward road to starvation and the growing number of people going hungry shows its descent is gathering pace. All those fuelling Yemen's tragedy need to stop being arms brokers and start becoming peace brokers.
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