News updates

Oxfam America denounces death threats against rights advocate in Peru
News Update | Mar 22, 2007
Calls on the authorities to investigate death threats and intimidation.

Human rights violations follow the money
News Update | Mar 22, 2007
Groundbreaking hearings on the responsibility of the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank to respect human rights exposes violations related to loans in Latin America.

Oxfam America launches new initiative on reducing disaster risks
News Update | Feb 16, 2007
Developing strong programs in disaster risk reduction is part of a three-pronged effort to sharpen the effectiveness of Oxfam America's work on emergencies.

Bolivian indigenous groups attacked
News Update | Feb 16, 2007
Oxfam expresses solidarity with Chiquitano indigenous people in eastern Bolivia after their offices are ransacked and leaders are threatened.

Oxfam's humanitarian response department expands into public health
News Update | Jan 18, 2007
New public health practice is part of a three-pronged effort to sharpen the effectiveness of the agency's emergency response. The other two components are livelihoods and disaster preparedness.

The statistics of gender violence in El Salvador
News Update | Nov 28, 2006
More that 15 percent of all Salvadorans don't consider acts of sexual violence a crime, according to a public opinion poll about gender-based violence.

Flood preparedness project protects livelihoods along Mekong River
News Update | May 02, 2006
Oxfam-sponsored program helps farmers and fishers in Cambodia prepare for floods.

Coffee farmers' determination inspires action
News Update | Apr 21, 2006
Despite challenges, coffee campaign manager finds reasons for hope.

Women's bank in Mexico wins prize for its loan programs
News Update | Apr 03, 2006
UNIFEM awards prize to CECAMO for their innovative efforts on behalf of women entrepreneurs in Oaxaca.