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Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Children and their families are returning to their homes or the remains of their homes to check the status of their homes. Photo: Alef Multimedia Company/Oxfam

December 16, 2015

The remarkable case of the disappearing aid budget

Australian aid provides much needed relief in times of disaster and helps communities prepare for and reduce the impacts of...

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Sumi Abedin pictured outside the Just Jeans store in Bourke St, Melbourne. Although severely injured, Sumi survived the Tazreen garment factory fire in Bangladesh by jumping from the third floor; she was in Australia last year highlighting the poor working conditions still faced by many Bangladeshi garment factory workers.

December 17, 2015

Naughty or Nice: The Aussie brands dodging workers’ rights

Two years ago Oxfam released its first “Naughty or Nice” list. We outed the brands who refused to protect their...

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December 16, 2015

Three awesome end of year activities for schools

The school year is drawing to a close. Here's three ways to engage your students with relaxed, fun and meaningful...

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Staff from Oxfam and partner organisations distributing emergency kits in Womkama, PNG.

December 16, 2015

Super-charged El Niño brings Papua New Guinea’s worst drought in 20 years

Papua New Guinea is experiencing its worst drought since the devastating 1997 crisis. This year’s drought and severe frosts —...

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December 14, 2015

The deal is done, now the real work begins…

The Paris agreement is a true landmark. It goes beyond what many thought possible only a month ago. It was...

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December 15, 2015

Why clean water is vital in the fight against malnutrition

Niger has more malnourished children than almost anywhere in the world. But Nurse Alassane Amadu has seen big changes in...

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Climate change effects poor communities the most

December 9, 2015

“I believe in the power of people.”

A message from Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of Oxfam International, on the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change.

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Kiribati youth climate activist, Tinaai Teaua (centre), with some of the more than 20 Australians who met with key decision-makers at Parliament House in Canberra recently to urge stronger action on climate change. Photo: Jennifer Nagy/OxfamAUS

December 4, 2015

“I am so happy and proud of those Australians who support us!”

Twenty-two year old Pacific Islander Tinaai Teaua is currently at the CoP21 climate summit in Paris to ensure her peoples’...

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Climate Change negotiations are almost over. Will our world leaders make concrete commitments?

December 8, 2015

Halfway through the Paris climate negotiations – the clock is ticking

We're now halfway through the Paris climate negotiations. What happens now? Climate Change Advocacy Coordinator Simon Bradshaw checks in

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December 5, 2015

A message from Winnie, Oxfam International

Whether you've volunteered with Oxfam this year or not, you are a valued part of our Oxfam community and your...

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Oxfam is now working on some exciting cyclone recovery initiatives including partnerships with disabled persons’ organisations and community-based women’s groups in Shefa province.

December 3, 2015

When disaster strikes for people with disability

People with disability already face many barriers to enjoying equal access and inclusion in society. So in the face and...

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December 2, 2015

Nothing really. We just made history.

Over the weekend, at The People’s Climate March, we made history. And it was truly, awesomely epic. A momentous, tell-your-grand...

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