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The latest news and media releases from Oxfam Aotearoa

Earthquake

EARTHQUAKE: Oxfam and partners aim to reach nearly 2 million affected people in Turkiye and Syria

Oxfam, together with our partners in Turkiye (Turkey) and Syria, is working to reach nearly 2 million people – 10 …
Rubble in the aftermath of earthquake in Turkey

EARTHQUAKE: Oxfam, partners mount response in Turkey and Syria

Oxfam humanitarian teams – along with partner organisations in Turkey and Syria – are assessing the fastest, most appropriate way …
Climate change protest

Biofuel Obligation bill scrapped by Government

In reaction to the recent announcement that the Sustainable Biofuels Obligation Bill has been dropped by the Government Nicky Henry, …
Boat

Richest 1% bag nearly twice as much wealth as the rest of the world put together over the past two years

Super-rich outstrip their extraordinary grab of half of all new wealth in past decade.Billionaire fortunes are increasing by US$2.7 billion …
Farm post

Reaction to Government update on agriculture emissions

In reaction to today’s update on agriculture emissions, Oxfam Aotearoa’s Climate Justice Lead Nick Henry, said:“We are frustrated that the …
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Reaction to WTO delay on easing intellectual property rules on COVID tests and treatment

Responding to news that the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will push back its deadline to reach a deal on easing …
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New Somalia hunger figures – Oxfam reaction

The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) figures for Somalia, shows that Somalia remains on the brink of famine …
Gavel

European countries water down landmark EU law to clean up business

Today, European justice ministers agreed on a proposal for a law to make companies accountable for the damage they cause …