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When you support Oxfam, you help create a world without the inequality that fuels poverty. Here’s what that looks like for the communities we work with.
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What’s happening in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon?
On 15 January 2025, a temporary ceasefire was announced, coming into effect on 19 January. Here's the latest update on the situation in Gaza and the wider region.
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Climate change is making people hungry
Our guest blogger is Yeb Saño, Climate Change Commissioner for the Philippines. He's seen first-hand the devastating effects of climate...
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Record National Close the Gap Day
A record 1289 community-led events were held across Australia on March 20th to celebrate National Close the Gap Day, attracting...
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Pushing PepsiCo to the Max on Land Grabs
When enough of us speak out, companies listen. Today PepsiCo proved this. “Consumer power just got a little bit stronger”...
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Close the Gap with the “30 for 2030” Challenge!
To close the gap in a generation, Indigenous health equality needs to be on top of the political agenda. By...
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Get involved with National Close the Gap Day
National Close the Gap Day is closing in. On Thursday 20 March 2014, thousands of Australians will take action to...
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WA urges Australia to aim higher on climate change
The senate inquiry into the government’s direct action plan on climate change is on at the moment. The first hearing...
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Show the world your inner #foodhero and win a Fairtrade hamper!
The #foodhero movement is growing every day, but we need your help to make it absolutely massive! Show your mates...
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Love food? Hate the fact that 1 in 8 people still go hungry every single day? Be a #foodhero!
The global food system is broken. Despite the world producing enough food for everyone, 1 in 8 people go hungry....
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Closing the gap in a generation
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders can expect a shorter life expectancy and a decreased quality of life compared to non-Indigenous...
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Rapidly growing inequality is worsening poverty around the world
A new report from Oxfam sheds light on rapidly growing extreme inequality and how it worsens poverty around the world,...
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Australian aid an investment in security and prosperity
Details released today of government cuts to Australian aid meant that Australia would be investing less in security, prosperity and...
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Asking Julie Bishop to take a bite out of poverty
On a hot summer day in Perth last week, a contingent of Oxfam supporters from Julie Bishop’s electorate and myself...
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