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When you support Oxfam, you help create a world without the inequality that fuels poverty. Here’s what that looks like for the communities we work with.
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What’s happening in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon?
On 15 January 2025, a temporary ceasefire was announced, coming into effect on 19 January. Here's the latest update on the situation in Gaza and the wider region.
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EngageMedia: Supporting video activism in the Asia Pacific
EngageMedia is a social justice organisation supporting video activists across the Asia and Pacific region.
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Time for action! Oxfam delivers your messages to The Just Group
In December last year Herald Sun investigations confirmed that home-based workers in Australia who sew labels such as Portmans and...
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2011 Labour Video Competition
Have you seen a film that has inspired you to support labour rights? LabourStart's second Labour Video of the Year...
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Domestic worker rights: Dignity overdue
Domestic workers are among the most exploited workers in the world. According to human rights and labour organisations, action to...
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What women want? The voice of women workers at the UN
Union delegates at the 55th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women report that while increasing numbers...
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Strong women, extraordinary challenges
As a migrant worker Nining was under pressure to survive in her new environment as well as to provide support...
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Jeans sandblasting and the real fashion victims
A growing number of global denim brands have taken action to end the life threatening practise of sandblasting. But there...
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Working women with families
Another friend of mine recently became a single parent. Her baby is less than a year old, but her husband...
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Cue up for more ethical clothing!
Australian fashion pioneer Cue determined to walk the talk on labour rights.
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Cambodian workers sacked after asking for living wage
More than 300 illegally dismissed Cambodian workers remain locked out of their workplaces despite official orders for their reinstatement.
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Fair’s fair Buxwear: ethical school uniforms finally on the cards!
An Australian company commits to cleaning up their act on labour rights.
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Bangladeshi union leader illegally detained, in ill-health
At 1:15 am on December 14 last year, twelve plain-clothed officers arrived at the home of Mashrefa Mishu, Garment Workers...
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