Category: Campaigning for change
Stay up to date with Oxfam’s various campaigns.
How you can continue the healing
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Health professional and proud Noongar woman Vicki Wade reflects on her people’s struggle to overcome generations of disadvantage and the subsequent health burden. Read more »
The deal is done, now the real work begins…
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The Paris agreement is a true landmark. It goes beyond what many thought possible only a month ago. It was a deal made possible by the determined efforts of people around the world. People like you, who stood up and demanded more. Read more »
“I believe in the power of people.”
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A message from Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of Oxfam International, on the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. Read more »
“I am so happy and proud of those Australians who support us!”
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Twenty-two year old Pacific Islander Tinaai Teaua is currently at the CoP21 climate summit in Paris to ensure her peoples’ future: to conserve their land and guarantee their culture. Read more »
Halfway through the Paris climate negotiations – the clock is ticking
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We’re now halfway through the Paris climate negotiations. What happens now? Climate Change Advocacy Coordinator Simon Bradshaw checks in Read more »
Nothing really. We just made history.
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Over the weekend, at The People’s Climate March, we made history. And it was truly, awesomely epic. A momentous, tell-your-grand kids kind of occasion. Read more »
Big banks beware: there are now no excuses
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Oxfam’s new report describes how Australia’s big four banks can construct an approach with zero tolerance for land grabs. Read more »
“Did you say we could end extreme poverty in 15 years?”
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In just the past 15 years we’ve helped halve extreme poverty; and now we need to finish the job. The Sustainable Development Goals can get us there and are about to be approved at the United Nations over the next few days.
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So what have we achieved in 15 years (and where to from here)?
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As world leaders prepare to meet in NY at the end of September to agree on a second round of global goals (the Sustainable Development Goals), we take a look back to the successes of the Millennium Development Goals and, most importantly, the lessons learnt. Read more »
Australia’s climate targets a major blow for Pacific neighbours
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Australia’s announcement today of its post-2020 emission reduction targets is woefully inadequate and risks an even more challenging future for communities around the world. But we don’t have to accept this announcement! Read more »
