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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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Mexican labour activists face violent threats
A series of threats targeting Mexican labour advocates have prompted an urgent international response calling for the protection of their...
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Working around the clock
I’m aware that because I work the night shift the condition of my body isn’t great—I’m unfit, easily tired and...
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Dengue Fever
Before I fell ill, I hadn’t been feeling well enough to work for two or three days. But I still...
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Dyeing rivers: Environmental concerns for China’s garment sector
Investigations by environmental NGO Greenpeace East Asia have uncovered serious environmental degradation, including high concentrations of heavy metals, in Chinese...
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Rights for the hidden
Home-based workers are the hidden seams of the garment sector; while these workers are largely invisible, many parts of the...
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14,000 years for Sri Lankan workers to earn Nike CEO pay
Did you know it would take the average Sri Lankan sportswear worker 14,000 years to earn the Nike CEO’s annual...
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Sandblasted jeans: A worn out look that can kill
The lives of men and women who operate sandblasting equipment are at serious risk. The popular denim finishing technique is...
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Cambodian labour activist arrested
There is increasing concern for the human rights of Cambodian labour activists following the recent arrest of Phnom Penh based...
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31 die in Bangladesh factory fire as brands do too little, too late
31 workers have died in another garment factory fire in Dhaka.The tragedy is not the only of its kind to...
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From blogging to sandblasting: activist talks in Turkey
It is day three at the Clean Clothes Forum here in Turkey. 180 activists have come to a small island...
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Literacy…an invaluable gift unwrapped
Whether working in a Phnom Penh garment factory or living in a remote rural village, literacy can be a ticket...
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When disaster strikes
At this time my country is experiencing a lot of disasters. These disasters have major impacts on communities, and place...
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