Cow banks: a long-term solution
I've just returned from rural Takeo where I discovered what makes a cow bank work so well - and the long-reaching effects this simple solution can actually have.
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Haiti six months on: promoting public health
One entertaining way Oxfam have been been able to get the message out about public health and hygiene is through theatre.
The Pacific’s loud voice at the UN Arms Trade Treaty negotiations
Whilst the Pacific has escaped the ‘AK-47’ plague that has caused suffering and disaster in other parts of the world, the region has certainly not been free from the scourge of gun violence and conflict.
NGOs share their voice at the Arms Trade Treaty Prepcomm
On Friday 16 July 2010, the Control Arms alliance, which includes Oxfam, were given an opportunity to present their position on the elements of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), to nations of the world involved in negotiations.
Arms Trade Treaty talks move to secrecy
Last minute decision by Chair ‘deeply disappointing’ –Civil society fears future treaty will be weakened
Day 2 of the Arms Trade Treaty talks
Summary of Day 2 of the Arms Trade Treaty talks in New York
Haiti earthquake appeal : 6 months on
Since January, Oxfam has helped over 420,000 earthquake survivors – and we couldn’t have done it without your generous support.
Day 1: negotiating an Arms Trade Treaty
Overview of Day 1 of the Preparatory Committee for Negotiating an Arms Trade Treaty in New York
Bulletproof arms trade treaty needed to stop abuses
For too long, a largely unregulated arms trade has thrived on non-transparency and legal loopholes. This has created situations where corruption, impunity, diversion/theft, and unaccountability are able to run rife in many parts of the world.
Clarke & Dawes on immigration
In the midst of the current debate about immigration policy, ABC's Clarke and Dawes inject a little reason and clarity into the situation.
