Australia’s $4 million contribution to Central African Republic to make a critical difference
Oxfam Australia welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of $4 million in response to the humanitarian crisis in Central African Republic.
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Australians speak up as record numbers set to gather for National Close the Gap Day
More than 100,000 Australians will hold or attend a record number of events around the country next Thursday (20 March) to remind politicians of their commitment to close the gap on health inequality between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Australia must meet its fair share of global emissions reductions, says Oxfam
Oxfam Australia is calling on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to meet its international responsibilities on climate change in the wake of the Climate Change Authority’s Targets and Progress Review out today.
Oxfam raises new alarm over humanitarian access as it pulls team out of Malakal
Oxfam raises new alarm over a lack of humanitarian access across South Sudan after withdrawing four aid workers who have been trapped by fighting in Malakal. Oxfam and other aid agency staff who were working inside the UN compound in the town had, until yesterday, been unable to leave since fighting began between opposition and […]
G20 makes progress on international tax reform but must do more for low-income countries
Progress by G20 Finance Ministers toward tackling the issue of multinational tax avoidance has been welcomed by Oxfam Australia Chief Executive Dr Helen Szoke, though there is a need for more specifics on how and when low-income countries will benefit.
Reforming international tax system must be priority of G20
The G20 must take necessary steps to reform the international taxation system to stop wealthy tax dodgers, beginning at its Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting this weekend (22-23 Feb) in Sydney.
Mass evacuation as Mount Kelud erupts
A mass evacuation has been ordered following the eruption of Mount Kelud on the main island of Java, Indonesia. Oxfam is currently working closely with partners on the ground to assess the situation and is preparing for the distribution of thousands of face-masks to protect people from harmful smoke and ash.
Close the Gap: action on health will lead change
The Close the Gap Campaign has called on the Government to continue to prioritise and drive action to ensure this is the generation that ends Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health inequality.
Traders flee as widespread violence pushes Central African Republic into major food crisis
Violence in Central African Republic has raised grave new fears of a market collapse which would exacerbate the current food crisis, international aid organisations warned today.
Human Rights and Advocacy Summit targets Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth
Around 40 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community advocates will come together in Sydney from 10-14 February for a five-day intensive program to develop their skills and knowledge in human rights, indigenous rights and advocacy.