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ECOWAS sets up committee on mining reforms
Latest step in effort to improve, standardize requirements for oil, gas, and mining in West Africa.
Some justice for a palm tree
Inadvertent destruction of an oil palm tree leads to highest compensation ever.
Oxfam calls for community rights improvements as IFC reviews standards
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 ...
Cambodia sees Oxfam as a partner in petroleum lawmaking process
Public forum on extractive industries attracts attention of national government.
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 ...
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.
Instead of tea: Respect
A savings group in Senegal breeds entrepreneurs and independence on just a few cents a week.
Chevron shareholders cast their votes for transparency
Shareholders call for transparency and accountability at Chevron annual meeting
Oxfam America to promote the rights of communities impacted by oil, gas, and mining development
Aid group calls for mandatory disclosure legislation
Photos, panel discussion demonstrate impact of oil extraction on Nigeria and other African nations
Oxfam expert explains that oil revenues do not always translate into money to fight poverty.
Poverty Reduction or Poverty Exacerbation?
World Bank Group Support for Extractive Industries in Africa
"Africa's future is up to Africans"
President Obama's first speech in sub-Saharan Africa hits important points on good governance, responsible use of natural resources, trade, and defeating ...
Oxfam urges Chevron shareholders to support transparency
Proposal would call for disclosure of payments to governments, and promote accountability.
Oxfam calls on Chevron to improve transparency practices
Native American Group Wants Barrick Gold Corporation Off Sacred Lands
Groups Urge Newmont to Address Shareholder and Community Concerns
Community leaders, shareholders press Denver-based Newmont for reforms
Oxfam commends Senate effort to open the books in the oil, gas, and mining sector
OXFAMExchange Fall 2009
Facing Down Hunger: The global food crisis one year later
US Helsinki commission examines human rights in resource-rich countries
Oil and mining transparency initiative grants extensions to broad range of countries
International Labour Organization urges suspension of mining operations in Guatemala
UN bodies push the government on rights violations in mining cases.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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