Race to avert humanitarian crisis in Ivory Coast
Four months of violence, looting and displacement have created a humanitarian crisis that will take months and perhaps years to ease, Oxfam said today.
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Thousands pour over Ivory Coast border with more on their way
Violent attacks and looting has forced thousands to flee Ivory Coast for Liberia over the past 24 hours, international aid agency Oxfam said today.
Agency warns of potential regional crisis as thousands flee Ivory Coast to neighbouring countries
Thousands of people are reported to be making their way to the border area after the latest battles and violence against civilians in the West African nation of Ivory Coast.
Oxfam airlifts aid to refugees fleeing fighting in Ivory Coast
International agency Oxfam has flown relief supplies for 70,000 people from the UK to Liberia. The aid is in response to the escalating humanitarian crisis as people continue to flee the political violence that continues to affect Ivory Coast.
Initial reports suggest limited tsunami damage to Pacific island nations
In the aftermath of the massive earthquake off the coast of Japan, international aid agency Oxfam continues to closely monitor the situation and is beginning to respond where appropriate. Initial reports from several Pacific countries suggest tsunami damage has been limited and alerts are gradually being lifted.
People power can help close Indigenous health gap
The Close the Gap Campaign aims to close the ten to 17-year life-expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians’ within a generation. Founded in 2006, it marks its fifth anniversary today.
‘People Power’ crucial to closing the Indigenous Life Expectancy Gap
Co-chairs of the Close the Gap Campaign, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda and National Coordinator for Tackling Indigenous Smoking Dr Tom Calma, will today outline the crucial importance of ‘people power’ to Indigenous health equality.
Risk of another forgotten emergency in Africa as thousands flee Ivory Coast violence
Africa’s latest crisis is escalating into further bloodshed and suffering and risks becoming another “forgotten emergency” as thousands of Ivorian refugees flee for their lives, international agency Oxfam warned today.
Oxfam makes submission to Independent Review of Aid Effectiveness
On 2 February 2011, Oxfam Australia provided a submission to the Independent Review of Aid Effectiveness, established by the Australian Government to review Australia’s aid program and guide the future direction of aid policy.
Four very good reasons why every aid dollar is needed
As Australia’s aid program continues to grow – in line with the bi-partisan commitment for aid funding to reach half a per cent of our national income by 2015 – it will become even more important to make sure we are using this money effectively.