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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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All about weddings
I recently attended a friend’s wedding ceremony. The couple come from different ethnic backgrounds, which made this ceremony quite unique....
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Independence Day Celebrations
It has become a custom for Indonesians to commemorate Independence Day by holding competitions. This year the factory also held...
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A month of fasting begins
Wednesday was the first day of Ramadan - the Islamic month of fasting. For the next forty days I will...
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Changing the status quo for women workers
Last year I had the opportunity to join in some leadership training conducted by the NGO Kapal Perempuan. I learnt...
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United: we stand a chance!
Today I want to talk a bit about why unions are important for workers like me. I became a member...
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A father wanting to provide
After losing my job, my everyday routine has been filled with activities which might ordinarily be carried out by women....
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Suparjo’s adidas story
In this film, Suparjo shares the challenges that he has faced since his unfair dismissal from an adidas supply factory...
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20 hours from Jakarta: another world
In mid May I asked for leave from my union activities at GSBI and returned for a fortnight to my...
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Pay to Work: Corrupt practices cause mounting frustration
The other morning I spoke with some villagers who live in the district surrounding the Ching Luh factory. They told...
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Recruitment re-shuffled, but remains unfair
My own recruitment experience serves as evidence of this fact. Earlier this year I was finally offered to sit a...
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Committed to a better life
Sometimes my pain is difficult to withstand and I’m uncomfortable about even allowing myself to imagine that my hopes might...
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The human face of adidas production: Hamdani’s Film
In this short film 32 year old Hamdani shares the story of his struggle to find work after his unfair...
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