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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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Cyclone Pam’s path of destruction
Cyclone Pam, a massive category 5 cyclone has torn a path of destruction through the small Pacific Island nation of...
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Vanuatu prepares for Category 5 Cyclone Pam
A severe Category 5 cyclone is on it's way to Vanuatu. All six provinces and islands are on red alert...
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women: the right to be heard.
Straight Talk is an Australian program that connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women with the political system and builds...
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Women leading the fight against climate change
Climate change affects us all, but it often impacts women the hardest. In many parts of the world it tends...
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Women and Australian Aid: building a path to equality, one brick at a time.
Right across the globe, Australian aid is making a difference in women’s lives – to survive, to gain an education,...
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Schools in action: Hornsby Girls High School
Year Ten students from Hornsby Girls High School spent last year campaigning against the exploitation of the Bangladeshi workers who...
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Disasters are increasing on a global scale
As natural disasters are increasing globally in both frequency and impact, Oxfam’s work in vulnerable countries like The Philippines has...
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Oxfam’s Schools Program: meet Nick
As part of Educating for Change, we want you to get to know us better. Nick Chester is a recent...
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A lifeline for Somali families is hanging by a thread
The money sent home to loved ones by Somalis living abroad makes up a huge proportion of the country’s economy...
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Lilia is prepared for the worst
Vulnerable communities in The Philippines are struggling to cope with increasingly unpredictable and extreme weather. But, thanks to your support,...
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10 photos that rocked last year’s Close the Gap student photo challenge
Instagram may have a reputation as a breeding ground for selfies and photos of brunch, but in March there’s a...
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Close the Gap Progress and Priorities Report 2015
Dr Peter Lewis, Indigenous Policy Advisor Today the Close the Gap Campaign delivered its annual Progress and Priorities Report on...
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