News updates

Food security concerns at World Food Day events in Ghana
News Update | Oct 14, 2011
Land grabs for biofuels, and gender inequity take center stage.

A new law changes the landscape for Peru's indigenous people
News Update | Sep 02, 2011
Oxfam and partners joined forces to support the consultation law, which gives communities greater decision-making power over their natural resources and economic development.

Guatemalan human rights and environmental advocates under threat
News Update | Aug 31, 2011
Oxfam calls on government to ensure safety of CALAS officials and investigate origins of death threats.

East Africa drought and food crisis Q and A
News Update | Aug 11, 2011
The following is an interview with Michael Delaney, director of humanitarian response for Oxfam America.

Famine in Somalia: Causes and solutions
News Update | Jul 21, 2011
Years of of internal violence and conflict have been highly significant in creating the conditions for famine in Somalia.

As drought tightens its grip on East Africa, new approaches needed to a long-term problem
News Update | Jul 07, 2011
More than 10 million people are facing a severe food crisis.

Guatemalan government continues to ignore ruling of human rights commission
News Update | Jun 13, 2011
Public events put spotlight on non-compliance with precautionary measures recommendation.

Swiss Re commits $1.25m to Rural Resilience Initiative in 5 Year Partnership with Oxfam and WFP
News Update | Jun 10, 2011

Oil in Ghana: Civil society groups launch country’s readiness report card
News Update | Apr 19, 2011
Civil society groups in Ghana have produced a report on the country’s readiness to deal with the challenges and meet the expectations of joining the league of oil producing nations.