gender-based violence

Women rights organisations hit harder by funding cuts and left out of COVID-19 response and recovery efforts

10 July 2021

Grassroots organisations at the forefront of the fight for gender justice have consistently been the most heavily hit by funding cuts during the pandemic, despite increasing donor commitments toward gender equality. This comes at a time when gender rights issues including violence against women and girls, are increasingly being reported as emerging concerns due to the pandemic.
Young people in Latin America still think violence against women is “normal”: Oxfam

25 July 2018

Oxfam has revealed in a report published today that male violence against women remains very much a part of life for young Latin Americans, who still consider it “normal.”
The future of Central African Republic is still at risk

8 January 2018
'You aren't human any more': migrants expose the harrowing situation in Libya and the impact of European policies

9 August 2017

Oxfam has spoken to men and women who have spent months being beaten, tied up like animals and sold as cheap labour in Libya’s shocking slave trade. EU member states should ensure that migrants arrive safely in Europe where they can have access to a fair and transparent process for claiming asylum.
“Nweti”, a light in the dark for women suffering violence in Mozambique

17 July 2017

In Mozambique, we are still building respect for women’s rights and working to end violence against them. Read Virginia's story and support our work there.
Women, Peace and Security: Keeping the promise

2 September 2015

In 2000, the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 1325 to uphold women’s rights in conflict and their roles in peace and security. This briefing argues that 15 years on, the UN and Member States should use a formal review of the Women, Peace and Security agenda as a crucial opportunity to address key gaps.
Oxfam Sense Making Exercise for a Selection of Evaluations 2013-2014

11 August 2015

This document reviews a sample of evaluations carried out between January 2013 and October 2014. The findings tell us about the nature of Oxfam's programming, helping identify strengths and weaknesses, and lessons, from our programs; the report includes remarks on our evaluation quality.
Risk of Relapse

23 July 2014

2.9 million Somalis are in humanitarian crisis. Agencies are asking for urgent action to save lives and avoid a relapse to the catastrophe of 2011.
A better future for women in Laos

10 October 2012

Oxfam supports the Gender Development Association to involve women in income generation activities and the management of savings groups in one of the poorest areas of Laos.
Unilever and Oxfam launch pilot project to enhance women’s livelihoods for a more sustainable future in Thailand

14 August 2012

Unilever, in partnership with Oxfam, announced the launch of a program to enhance women’s livelihoods in three southern border provinces in Thailand.