People wearing protective face masks wait to receive a vaccine for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at a vaccination centre in Mumbai, India, April 26, 2021.

India Covid-19 crisis

India has been hit by a massive second wave of Covid-19. The country is recording hundreds of thousands of new cases every day and many more deaths. Oxfam is on the ground helping with medical equipment, supplies, food, and cash, but more help is urgently needed. Your support is vital.

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Oxfam’s response to coronavirus

Faced with the coronavirus pandemic, Oxfam has geared up its entire humanitarian aid delivery system to help the most vulnerable communities. Despite access restrictions, we are working around the clock with our local partners to deliver vital assistance to curb to spread of the virus and help protect people from its economic impact. You can help.

5 ways women and girls have been the hardest hit by Covid-19

In March 2020, we entered the Covid-19 pandemic on foundations of gender inequality. At Oxfam we anticipated that it could likely create a backlash against women’s rights in many countries, and make things harder particularly for those women in situation of poverty and vulnerability. One year on, these fears have been realized.

UnBlocked Cash Project: using blockchain technology to revolutionize humanitarian aid

The world’s population requiring humanitarian assistance has been growing in recent years. The UnBlocked Cash project is a blockchain-powered cash transfer solution that improves how aid is delivered without compromising the dignity of beneficiaries. It is saving costs of distributing aid, reducing delivery times, and bringing more transparency and accountability.

Amazon ruling is a case in point for urgent tax reforms

Europe’s General Court ruled that Amazon did not profit from illegal state aid in Luxembourg. This ruling dates back to a 2017 European Commission decision which stated that Amazon benefited from an illegal tax deal with Luxembourg and had to repay €250 million in unpaid taxes to the Grand Duchy. Amazon and Luxembourg have appealed this decision. The verdict follows last year’s defeat for the Commission in its high-profile case against Apple and Ireland.

Oxfam reaction to violence in Jerusalem

Oxfam is deeply concerned at the tension and violence witnessed over the past few days in Jerusalem and the potential for further escalation. Palestinian families who have lived in Jerusalem for generations are being threatened with evictions and systemic discrimination benefiting the agenda of violent settler organizations, fanning the flames of current confrontations.

Oxfam India welcomes the US decision to back IP waiver for COVID-19 vaccines

Oxfam India welcomes the US decision to back the waiver of intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines.

The power of people against poverty

Oxfam is a global movement of people, working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together, we save, protect and rebuild lives when disaster strikes. We help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. we take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

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