Oxfam’s six principles for feeding the planet
Oxfam Australia is challenging Australians to take up six practical actions to help ensure that everybody has enough food always, as part of the GROW Challenges initiative launched today.
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Cadbury’s parent company agrees to tackle hunger and inequality in chocolate production
The world’s biggest chocolate maker, Mondelez International, has committed to address the inequality facing women cocoa farmers and workers, following pressure from consumers as part of the international aid agency Oxfam’s Behind the Brands campaign.
Historic opportunity for COAG leaders to renew the Closing the Gap Agreement
The Close the Gap Campaign has welcomed the Federal and Victorian Government announcements that they will continue to fund critical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health programs.
Historic opportunity for COAG leaders to renew the Closing the Gap Agreement
The Close the Gap Campaign has welcomed the Federal and Victorian Government announcements that they will continue to fund critical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health programs. Campaign Co- Chair Mick Gooda has however called on those attending today’s COAG meeting to come together to forge a new agreement. “The $1.6 billion that made up […]
COAG must recommit to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
Federal, state and territory governments must recommit to crucial Indigenous health funding at this Friday’s COAG meeting, to ensure improvements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health can continue, Oxfam Australia said today.
Global drop in aid highlights importance of Australia keeping its promise to the world’s poorest
The continued decline in aid spending to help the world’s poor, according to new figures released overnight, underscores the need for Australia to keep its promise to increase support for the world’s poorest people, Oxfam said today.
Nations vote overwhelmingly for first ever Arms Trade Treaty
International aid agency Oxfam says today’s landmark vote at the United Nations for the first ever global treaty to control the international arms trade is a significant step in helping to protect people and communities from armed violence.
Iran, Syria and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea stall adoption of Arms Trade Treaty
Australia has joined 11 other countries in calling on the UN General Assembly to adopt an Arms Trade Treaty as soon as possible, after Syria, Iran and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea today blocked efforts to secure a deal at a global conference in New York.
How ethical is that Easter egg you’re scoffing?
People rushing into stores this week to stock up on Cadbury Easter bunnies and eggs for their loved ones should know the chocolate giant has so far ignored consumers around the globe who are calling on it to do better by the women who grow its cocoa.
Oxfam announces new Manager for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s Program
Oxfam Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Karrina Nolan as National Manager of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s Program (ATSIPP).