Who are the Rohingya people? The Rohingya are a Muslim ethnic minority group from Myanmar, where they have faced decades of persecution and have been denied citizenship. Since the late 1970s, hundreds of thousands of Rohingya have fled their homes, crossing the border to Bangladesh or travelling by sea to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. There […]
It has been over a year since the conflict in Gaza escalated — a year of families living without their homes, their loved ones or the basic supplies they need to survive. Israel’s military assault over the past year has killed over 41,600 people and injured more than 96,000, while more than 10,000 people are estimated to […]
Lorna Jane is the first brand on the What She Makes Company Tracker to pay a living wage. In massive news for the seven-year-old campaign, activewear brand Lorna Jane have demonstrated to Oxfam that all garment workers in their factory, including the lowest paid workers, are receiving a living wage. This is great news! How […]
Why curbing the excessive emissions of an elite few can create a sustainable planet for all The climate crisis is deeply connected to inequality. The world’s richest are disproportionately responsible for the climate crisis, and the poorest are bearing the brunt of its devastating effects. Oxfam’s new ‘Carbon Inequality Kills’ report reveals the stark reality of […]
Three cities, eleven meetings with politicians, five impactful events, speeches at a national climate conference, and TV and radio national news interviews — all for a safe climate and equal future. In September 2024, Oxfam Australia partnered with Seed Mob, Australia’s Indigenous Youth Climate Network, to bring youth community leaders together on a climate speakers […]
Earlier this year, we introduced you to Said, from the Bajo community in Indonesia. The Bajo is a traditional fishing community whose ancestors have lived alongside the ocean for centuries. They rely on the ocean for their food and livelihoods but as the water is warming, fish are disappearing and the rising ocean is threatening […]
As the bombardment of Gaza rages on and food shortages worsen, Oxfam supporters around the world have helped reach 490,118 people with lifesaving aid. Here’s what that looks like. The already catastrophic situation in Gaza has continued to deteriorate over the past few months. Israel’s bombardment from the air, land and sea has killed nearly […]
Loss and damage (L&D) is the term used for climate impacts which cannot be or have not been mitigated or adapted to. The “loss” refers to things that are irreversibly lost such as lives, a way of living or historical sites, while the “damage” refers to things that can be repaired or recovered such as […]
Siphon’s community relies on Boeng Santhow Lake for fishing, watering their crops and general use. But a private banana company began threatening the health of their waterways. Here’s what she did about it, with support from people like you.
This Friday 8 March is International Women’s Day. It’s a day to honour women and their achievements while noting that our society is still not a safe, equal place for women. This is especially true for women living through humanitarian crises. In times of crisis and conflict, women face unique challenges. These can include an […]
