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Agency calls for international intervention
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 3:18 pm | Oxfam
Innocent civilians are bearing the brunt of escalating violence in the Gaza Strip, according to development agency Oxfam New Zealand, which has today issued an urgent plea to the Government to act on the crisis. More >>
Campaigners call for Arms Trade Treaty
Tuesday, 12 October 2004, 10:56 am | Oxfam
Campaigners call for Arms Trade Treaty as new figures show massive increase in arms transfers More >>
Oxfam: Blair visit must help end violence
Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 10:44 am | Oxfam
Tony Blair's visit to Sudan must transform promises into concrete actions to help end the violent crisis in Darfur, according to international aid agency Oxfam today. Britain has generously funded humanitarian aid to Darfur. But it, like other governments, ... More >>
Jack Straw’s ‘major move’ on arms control
Friday, 1 October 2004, 1:08 pm | Oxfam
Campaigners for tough controls on the international arms trade welcomed yesterday’s announcement from UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw that the UK supports an international treaty to control the deadly trade in arms that takes thousands of lives every year. More >>
Newly displaced people in DR Congo
Thursday, 30 September 2004, 4:11 pm | Oxfam
Ngungu, DRC: Renewed fighting in the volatile Kivu region of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has forced 20,000 people to flee their homes, according to international aid agency Oxfam. This new information comes as the UN Security Council discusses ... More >>
NZ must seize golden opportunity to drop the debt
Monday, 27 September 2004, 3:21 pm | Oxfam
New Zealand has an important role to play in a historic opportunity to provide a fresh start for the world’s poor. Since the 1970s, a mountain of unpayable debt has trapped the world’s poorest countries in a cycle of debt and poverty. Finally, after ... More >>
Oxfam gears up to help Haiti flood victims
Thursday, 23 September 2004, 1:14 pm | Oxfam
International agency Oxfam is gearing up to help the victims of severe flooding in the Northwest of Haiti following tropical storm Jeanne, which ravaged the island on the weekend. More >>
Sudanese Refugee Camps In Chad
Wednesday, 22 September 2004, 1:52 pm | Oxfam
Over 1.2 million are displaced within Darfur, and 200,000 have fled into Chad Over two million will need food aid in the coming months (UN estimate) Conditions in the camps are appalling – not enough food, water, shelter or medicine Malnutrition and ... More >>
Thousands of newly displaced people in Darfur
Monday, 13 September 2004, 12:27 am | Oxfam
Recent violence in south Darfur has led to mass movements of people and thousands of displaced people arriving at Greda camp, according to international aid agency Oxfam. More >>
Darfur Oxfam Warns Thousands More Displaced People
Monday, 13 September 2004, 12:02 am | Oxfam
Recent violence in south Darfur has led to mass movements of people and thousands of displaced people arriving at Greda camp, according to international aid agency Oxfam. More >>
Situation in Darfur and Chad Remains Critical
Monday, 30 August 2004, 2:55 pm | Oxfam
Despite international attention and visits by foreign dignitaries the humanitarian situation in Darfur, Sudan and eastern Chad remains critical, warns international aid agency Oxfam today. More >>
Behind closed doors trade talks turn sour
Friday, 30 July 2004, 10:00 am | Oxfam
International agency Oxfam today accused rich country members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of carrying out untransparent negotiations behind closed doors and souring the chances of a successful outcome to the talks that began today in ... More >>
Oxfam: US blocking trade deal at WTO
Thursday, 29 July 2004, 1:35 pm | Oxfam
Geneva: International agency Oxfam today accused the United States of blocking progress on reform of global trade rules. US participation in the negotiations was characterised by intransigence and the pursuit of short term self interest, which could cause the ... More >>
What happened to reform of agricultural trade?
Friday, 23 July 2004, 10:26 am | Oxfam
In a detailed analysis released today, international agency Oxfam is sharply critical of the draft framework for negotiations set to be discussed at next week’s General Council meeting of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). More >>
Relief supplies fly into Sudan today
Tuesday, 20 July 2004, 1:13 pm | Oxfam
With the refugee situation worsening in Darfur, Sudan, World Vision is flying in 41 metric tonnes of emergency supplies to Nyala, Sudan, today. The supplies, which include 4,800 tarpaulins for shelter, 9600 blankets, and 10,000 jerry cans for water, ... More >>
WTO draft declaration fails to meet the test
Monday, 19 July 2004, 4:55 pm | Oxfam
WTO draft declaration fails to meet the test: There isn’t enough development in the “Development Agenda” More >>
Humanitarian disaster worsens in Chad
Thursday, 15 July 2004, 1:16 pm | Oxfam
International aid agency Oxfam today said that a humanitarian disaster is unfolding in Chad with conditions rapidly deteriorating in the refugee camps following heavy rains. Thousands of people have taken refuge in Chad from neighbouring Darfur, Western ... More >>
WWF & OXFAM: European Commission’s sugar plan
Thursday, 15 July 2004, 1:13 pm | Oxfam
Brussels, Belgium –The European Commission’s sugar reform proposals will not reduce poverty or achieve higher environmental standards, said OXFAM and WWF today. The international development agency and the global conservation organisation warned ... More >>
300 action plans for a safer world
Monday, 12 July 2004, 3:42 pm | Oxfam
Global security will not be achieved unless issues such as HIV/AIDS, racism and the gap between rich and poor are addressed, according to the 300 young leaders from across the world attending the Oxfam International Youth Parliament. More >>
International Gun Destruction Day marked
Friday, 9 July 2004, 3:50 pm | Oxfam
Guns are being destroyed around the world today by victims of gun violence marking International Gun Destruction Day. More >>
