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International Labour Organization urges suspension of mining operations in Guatemala
UN bodies push the government on rights violations in mining cases.
Oxfam Calls on Mali and Gold Mining Companies to Open their Books
Gold has surpassed cotton as main export, transparency in disclosing mining revenues missing
Many countries failing test of political will to implement oil and mining industry anti-corruption initiative
In northern Peru, small-scale farmers can earn more by growing organic products. They say the rush to mine for copper in the mountains above their farms would ...
Field report from Afghanistan
Smart Development in Practice series
US legislators, Oxfam partners discuss gold mining in Ghana
Meeting focuses on the impact of mining on poor communities, and shows how upcoming US legislation can help people claim their rights.
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 ...
British High Court freezes mine company assets
Monterrico Metals will be required to compensate injured people and their communities if courts in the UK find the company responsible for human rights ...
Failing the Cardozo test
Why US foreign assistance legislation needs a fresh start
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.
Members of Ghana’s Parliament concerned about use of new oil money
Communiqué calling for urgent steps to ensure new wealth is managed transparently and responsibly.
International Conference on Extractive Industries Contracts
Conference Report
International Conference on Extractive Industries Contracts
September 23, 2009, Washington, DC. House of Sweden, Alfred Nobel Hall, 2900 K Street NW 20007 (30th and K St. NW).
The struggle continues in Ghana
Members of a farmers’ group continue their long struggle to claim their rights in court, but one farmer loses everything in a surprise legal move.
Protect and serve or train and equip?
US security assistance and protection of civilians
New Senate bill would open the books in the oil, gas, and mining sector
Multi-agency report reveals disparity in living conditions for Louisianans
A Portrait of Louisiana
Louisiana Human Development Report 2009
Following the money in Latin America
Where revenue from mining and oil comes from—and where it goes—can be hard to determine in Latin America.
CIFCA mission confirms human rights violations in Honduras
An international human rights mission that traveled to Honduras confirmed violations of human rights after the coup d'état that ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
New Senate bill pushes for development aid transparency, stronger USAID
New deadlines not enough to finalize a 'development' trade round
Empty promises
What happened to 'development' in the WTO's Doha Round?
African leaders call for a new path on US foreign assistance
Crisis in Honduras: Oxfam expresses concerns
Following the arrest and expulsion of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya on June 29, Oxfam is closely following events in the country.
Obama's visit to Africa: Time for a new partnership founded on transparency and shared responsibility
New report reveals shared experiences of African Americans and Latinos
Oxfam calls for an end to violence in the Peruvian Amazon
Aid agency urges US government to help resolve the crisis
Domestic Violence Bill set to protect women in Mozambique
New legislation is a major achievement for Women's Coalition.
Oxfam calls on mining company to respect human rights
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