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Read the latest news, an inspiring story from Oxfam’s work around the globe, or get in touch with our media team.
News and reports
Read the latest news, an inspiring story from Oxfam’s work around the globe, or get in touch with our media team.
Oxfam is a leading global voice on poverty, inequality, women’s rights, humanitarian issues and climate change. Journalists can contact Lily Partland, Head of Media on +61 (0)418 118 687 or lilyp@oxfam.org.au
Latest media releases
Budget lacks ambition at time of massive need
This week we released our new research report, Shopping
Commenting on the budget and its impact on aid, Oxfam Australia Chief Executive Lyn Morgain said:
“At a time of rapidly escalating need and growing inequality […]
Walking for equality: Teams come together for Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne
More than a thousand people are set to take on an epic challenge of endurance while they raise funds to tackle poverty at Oxfam Trailwalker Melbourne this weekend.
Walking 100km in teams of four, the event will kick […]
Escalating death, destitution and destruction as Yemeni civilians left to bear brunt of 7-year war: Oxfam
The human cost of the war in Yemen is rising sharply as the conflict enters its eighth year, with the number of civilian deaths increasing sharply, hunger on the rise and three quarters of the population in urgent need of humanitarian support, Oxfam warned today. […]
Latest blogs
What she makes movement on IWD
Women everywhere should have access to period products, nutritious food and be free to exercise and move their body, allowing them a healthy and dignified life. But many women who make our clothes can’t afford basic necessities. Many have to work long hours over a sewing machine […]
Time to respect first people’s traditional fishing rights
Aboriginal communities along the South Coast of NSW face constant surveillance, harassment and prosecution for carrying out their ancient fishing traditions.
2019IPCC report: climate change is already hurting the world’s most vulnerable
In Solomon Islands’ Malaita province, Adriana Wale has been planting seeds in her community garden to grow essential food crops for her family to eat. In the past […]
Latest reports
Inequality Kills
Inequality is a killer, contributing to the deaths of at least one person every four seconds. This is not by chance, but by choice.
Annual report 2021
Thanks to generous supporters like you, families are growing more food, earning a living, accessing clean water and toilets, living healthier, safer lives and having their voices heard.
Shopping for a Bargain
The latest Oxfam and Monash University research takes a deep dive into the unethical purchasing practices of Australia’s leading fashion brands, and the profound impact on the women who make our clothes.
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