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The statistics of gender violence in El Salvador
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.
Now, the world is without me
An investigation of sexual violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
One step forward in campaign to end violence against women
El Salvador’s legislative assembly passes new law regarding violence against women.
Setting a good example
Jesus Nazareno’s anti-discrimination ordinance is a model for others in the area.
"La Ruta del Arte" an artistic way to prevent gender-based violence
Music, dance, theatre, and painting help teach young people how to stop violence against women and girls in El Salvador.
The injustice of racism
How racism and discrimination contribute to poverty for indigenous people in Peru.
Local approach to fighting racism
Start with helping people confront their own attitudes, then change local laws to protect basic rights.
A source of income, funded by savings
Women in Central America are leading efforts to reduce poverty, the overall purpose of the Millennium Development Goals, through participation in Oxfam ...
A race that together we're winning
Oxfam's water and sanitation program in Haiti has so far reached more than 300,000 people. Engineer Kenny Rae tells the story of one team's work in the ...
Fixing up the land, little by little
Farmer Lucas Izapo says it could take three or four more years to recover his land. Part III of III
Coffee cooperatives still rebuilding after Stan
How Guatamalan coffee cooperatives are recovering from heavy rains. Part I of III
On International Women's Day 2010, over 100 women leaders joined Oxfam with one message: we are Sisters on the Planet. And it's up to us to fight poverty and ...
Pacific Rim case against the Salvadoran government begins
Civil society group criticizes handling of dispute between mining company Pacific Rim and the Salvadoran government, says environmental issues and the rights ...
Signs point to success: reducing disaster risks in El Salvador
Thorough planning helps everyone reach safety in emergencies, even in the poorest communities.
The Andean challenge: getting there and catching your breath
At 16,000 feet above sea level, the air is thin in the mountain hamlets of Peru. Oxfam America and its partner, Asociación Proyección, are reaching out to ...
Fighting off starvation in Zimbabwe
After a poor harvest and subsequent drought depleted food supplies, Oxfam partners distributed food and seeds to reduce the need for future aid.
Oil spill presents array of threats to Gulf Coast
Oxfam supports community efforts to respond to the spill.
Instead of tea: Respect
A savings group in Senegal breeds entrepreneurs and independence on just a few cents a week.
New tool helps communities focus on human rights
A new system will help community members do their own analysis of the effects of foreign investment on human rights.
Majora Carter: ‘Women represent a new vision’
The environmental justice advocate talks with Oxfam about poverty here and abroad, the need for climate change adaptation, and why women can lead the way in ...
Small loans make a big difference for women in Afghanistan
Oxfam America's sister organizations are working hard to help women in drought-prone areas of Afghanistan find ways to improve their lives.
In Prestea, Ghana, gold mine expansion threatens water sources
Communities are requesting a comprehensive evaluation of the impact of a new mining project and for their right to free, prior, and informed consent regarding ...
Reducing vulnerability to HIV before and after disasters
Tsunami research brief: An exploration of how the tsunami and its aftermath led to an increase in vulnerability to HIV in coastal India.
New potential for conflict in Peru’s Amazon
Madre de Dios could be next flashpoint in ongoing confrontation between indigenous communities and foreign oil, gas, and mining companies.
Martina Longom campaigned for and helped to build a borehole to make collecting water easier in Caicaoan village, Uganda.
Sharon Hanshaw helps women speak out and prepare for future storms in post-Hurricane Katrina Biloxi, MS
Muriel Saragoussi uses her voice to ensure that women's needs are taken into account in all environmental policies in Brazil.
Sahena Begum is spearheading community efforts to cope with changing weather in Kunderpara village, Bangladesh.
Oxfam America’s Gender Violence Prevention campaign supports local upcoming artists while contributing to cultural change and new youth practices. Salvadoran ...
Modern urban Latin music to prevent gender violence
Oxfam America’s Gender Violence Prevention campaign supports local upcoming artists while contributing to cultural change and new youth practices.
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