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After approving new safeguards, World Bank must work with civil society to guarantee rights will protected
"We’re frustrated and disappointed that the World Bank couldn't agree on stronger policies to fully guarantee the rights of communities affected by the projects they fund," said the head of Oxfam International's Washington office, Nadia Daar.
Africa losing billions due to offshore deals; governments must do more to stop tax abuse
In response to the latest Panama Papers leak that exposes how Africa is being deprived billions of dollars in natural resource revenues due to offshore deals, Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of Oxfam International, said governments are just not doing enough to stop illicit flows, tax evasion and tax avoidance.
Final draft of World Bank safeguard policies disappoints, fails to fully protect affected people
The final draft of the World Bank’s social and environmental protection policies fails to guarantee the rights and well-being of people affected by the Bank’s development projects, said Oxfam.
Entirely inadequate: Oxfam response to European Commission’s new proposals to cut emissions and green transport
The European Commission unveiled measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions focused on transport, buildings, land and agriculture, which Oxfam says puts the EU at odds with its commitments under the Paris Climate Agreement.
Oxfam calls on governments to help victims of ongoing violence in Iraq
International agency Oxfam today called on governments meeting at today's Iraq donor conference to generously fund both urgent efforts to help victims of ongoing violence and longer-term support.
Funds urgently needed to help 6.5 million Malawians affected by drought
The Malawi government has launched a Humanitarian Response Plan for people affected by drought, but lives could be at risk unless more money is found soon.
Oxfam welcomes South Sudan ceasefire
Oxfam has offered a cautious welcome to the ceasefire announced in South Sudan's capital, Juba, that comes after four days of heavy fighting.
Oxfam calls for calm after intense fighting erupts in South Sudan
In response to renewed violence in South Sudan on the fifth anniversary of the country's independence, Oxfam calls for an end to the fighting and for all parties to allow humanitarian access to people affected.
Oxfam condemns the murder of Honduran activist Lesbia Yaneth Urquía; demands local authorities to end impunity
Lesbia is the third Honduran activist killed in less than six months. Honduran authorities need to end impunity, end the killings of women, and to guarantee the safety of all human rights defenders.
Developing countries want to be part of global solution to tax dodging - OECD must ensure their voices are heard
Response to the announcement that 82 countries, including many developing countries, have signed up to implement the OECD’s BEPS agreement to tackle corporate tax avoidance.
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