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International humanitarian system must go from global to local

The international humanitarian response system will not cope with the expected rise in the number of people exposed to crises unless resources are built up closer to where disasters happen and there is more investment in preventing and reducing the risk of disasters, warned international agency Oxfam today.

Panel Report on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples reflects mood for change

Recommendations just released by the Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples would bring Australia’s Constitution up to date and reflected the views of many Indigenous and non-Indigenous people throughout Australia, Oxfam said today.

Thousands more lives and millions of dollars could have been saved with an earlier response to East Africa food crisis

Thousands more lives and millions of dollars could have been saved if the international community had taken decisive action on early warnings of a hunger crisis in East Africa, according to a new report by international aid agencies Oxfam and Save the Children.

Oxfam: South Sudan struggling in face of growing refugee crisis

Six months since South Sudan’s independence, the world’s newest nation is struggling to cope with a major refugee crisis and massive internal displacement, international agency Oxfam said today.

Two years on and Haiti’s reconstruction proceeds at a “snail’s pace” leaving half a million Haitians homeless

The reconstruction of earthquake-stricken Haiti has proceeded at “a snail’s pace” leaving more than half a million people still homeless two years later, international aid agency Oxfam said today.

Timely move to make miners more responsible for damage they cause

THERE is no doubt that mining can stimulate economic growth and bring prosperity. But without a commitment to human rights and sustainability, and without regulation, transparency and accountability, it can also cause people to lose their land and way of life, while irreparably damaging the environment.

Next steps for Australia in tackling climate change at the UN Climate Summit in Durban, South Africa

In Africa, location of this year’s UN Climate Summit, severe climate events are also impacting on people’s ability to grow food. More than 13 million people in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia are facing desperate food shortages following the worst drought in 60 years.

Tuvalu plight must be heard at UN Climate Change Negotiations

We are half a world away from the UN Climate Change Negotiations in Durban, but our fate is intertwined with the outcome of this South African meeting.

Compassion should drive military’s rescue role

Australia's narrow foreign policy and security interests can't be the driving force behind its engagement in disaster management.

Millions of people at risk of serious food crisis in West Africa unless early action is taken, says Oxfam

Millions of people in West Africa could be protected from a serious food crisis if preparations are scaled up across the region, Oxfam said today.

Durban Platform leaves world sleepwalking to 4 degrees warming

Negotiators at the UN climate talks have narrowly avoided a collapse, agreeing to the bare minimum deal possible.

Durban climate negotiations must deliver action to prevent spiralling hunger

International aid agency Oxfam says Australia must join with other countries to take strong action at this week’s climate change negotiations in Durban or risk pushing millions of people further into hunger and poverty.

Transparency vital to vision of effective aid program

International development agency Oxfam Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of a Transparency Charter for Australia’s aid program.

Oxfam warns that conflict is slowing relief efforts in Somalia

As more heads of state publicly support the military action in Somalia, Oxfam called on international leaders to refocus on addressing the crippling famine in the country.

Clean Energy Future Legislation just the starting point for Australia’s climate catch-up: Oxfam

The passage of the Clean Energy Future legislation is a positive first step in catching up to other nations on tackling climate change, international aid agency Oxfam Australia said today.

Oxfam welcomes Government’s commitment to new partnership to Close the Gap in Indigenous health

The Australian Government’s announcement that it will work in partnership with the new National Health Leadership Forum (NHLF) to achieve health equality for Indigenous peoples within a generation heralds the start of a new era in Indigenous health, Oxfam Australia said today.

Oxfam urges Prime Minister to stay true to her commitment to development at G20

Oxfam is urging Prime Minister Julia Gillard to stay true to her words at CHOGM and take action to support the world’s poorest citizens at the G20 in Cannes today (3&4 Nov).

Australia to shine light on oil, gas and mining payments

Australians will gain a better understanding of the value of our natural resource wealth following today’s Federal Government announcement at CHOGM of a pilot of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI).

Maximising value and minimising harm by Australian mining companies

People living in resource-rich, poor countries will be better able to share in the economic wealth brought by the operations of Australian mining companies, following today’s launch of Australia’s Mining for Development Initiative.

Kylie Kwong range hits the shops

The beautiful fair trade tableware range designed by celebrity chef Kylie Kwong exclusively for Oxfam Australia has gone on sale around Australia. To mark its release and to give Kylie fans a behind-the scenes look at how the range was developed, Oxfam has released a short video of Kylie’s visit to the workshop where her first ever range is being crafted. The video, which can be viewed on the Oxfam website, also introduces some of the people who are creating the fair trade range.