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Thousands of South Sudanese communities are opening their own doors and offering their meagre resources to refugees fleeing the conflict in neighbouring Sudan. Oxfam is calling for donor countries to step up to avoid a disaster.

As we strive to achieve a gender-just world that embraces full equality and equity between women, in all their diversity, and men, in all spheres of life, it is imperative that we understand, recognize and address the intertwined and multifaceted relationship between climate change and gender justice, specifically in terms of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).  Climate change, encompassing extreme weather events including rising temperatures, wildfires, and variability in rainfall, poses significant challenges to clean air, safe drinking water, food security,…

We campaign for feminist solutions that prioritise care, well-being, and freedom, putting people and the planet above profit, creating a world free from all forms of gender-based violence where women and queer people are valued in economic, climate, and social policies.

Soros’ proposal shows exactly the kind of ambition and urgency we need to see from rich country governments themselves. These kinds of long-term public resources are desperately needed so that poor countries can count on regular, and large payments to help them fight climate change.

Learn about our lessons and key takeaways from country teams implementing the Global Inequality Influencing (GINI) Program. This report aims to inspire other teams seeking practical, context-sensitive guidance to shape effective, decolonial, and risk-aware approaches to tackling economic inequality.

On the proposed ECOWAS force to Mali: Mamadou Biteye Oxfam’s West Africa Regional Director said :

The European Commission's consultative communication published today marks t

In Iraq, as elsewhere, the coronavirus pandemic is having severe impacts on the population. But according to research conducted by Oxfam, women are disproportionately affected. They are facing an increase in the burden of domestic work and caring responsibilities, a heightened risk of domestic violence as well as loss of economic livelihoods.

The flight from conflict in Sudan with her family was a difficult journey. But in many ways, Shiama Ali’s challenges were just as hard after arriving in South Sudan. 

Twelve major companies and sixteen high level retired Generals and Admirals call on President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton to lead the effort to establish an equitable, effective and accountable global climate fund at the UN climate negotiations in Cancun.