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Amazon Defense Front wins prestigious environmental prize
Luis Yanza and Pablo Fajardo of Ecuador are recognized for their effort to protect the natural world with the Goldman Environmental Prize for 2008.
UN-backed military operation in eastern Congo likely to cause widespread suffering for thousands of civilians warns Oxfam
Conflict surrounds expansion of Peru gold mine
Local communities turn to legal measures to protect land, water.
OXFAMExchange Winter 2003
Mary Robinson on human rights, functional literacy in West Africa, and saving the family farm
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Engendering an Equitable Society: Focus on Women's Rights
Oxfam America partner Dr. Juan Almendares receives humanitarian award
"My greatest inspiration was my mother...When I graduated from the university, I had three callings: To work on behalf of the poor, to educate, and to dedicate ...
Interview: Victor Campos
Victor Campos, 46, a civil engineer specializing in environmental issues, works for Centro Alexandro Von Humboldt, an Oxfam partner from Nicaragua.
Interview: Humberto Piaguaje
Humberto Piaguaje is the representative of the Secoya people to the Assembly of Delegates of Communities Affected by Texaco.
In Texistepeque, El Salvador, farmers question wisdom of relying on mining
Concerns about water and land lead to a debate about the role of mining in long-term economic development.
Number of people affected by climate disaster up 54 percent by 2015
Holding onto the mangroves
In some areas around Acajutla, El Salvador, mangrove forests have been severely reduced—replaced by fill and the simple homes of some of the country's poorest ...
In Jiabi, Chinese government and local people build dike together
Oxfam partner invites villagers and county officials to share ideas about development and the environment.
Gambian villagers find hope in easy-to-fix hand pumps
Through a series of emergency programs, Oxfam America and its local partners are helping Gambians in the North Bank and Western divisions of the country plan ...
For resettled community, not all are satisfied with new home
New clinic doesn't quite make up for lost lands, higher expenses for displaced farmers.
Demolished Ghanaian village wins court decision
Mining company gets bill for houses, school destroyed in 1997.
Crossing the cultural divide
In the mountains of Peru, indigenous leaders are taking a multicultural approach to overcoming centuries of racism and discrimination—and fighting poverty.
Cambodian fishers work to protect floating villages
Oxfam partner trains community leaders to negotiate development on Tonle Sap Lake.
Building a culture of peace in Senegal
In a region reeling from over 20 years of war, students learn about peace, respect, human rights, and how to resolve conflicts peacefully.
An act of courage
Gaspard Onokoko is a man of peace, and a courageous defender of human rights.
A new campaign led by women
A call for more resources and better laws, along with education for women and all young people, will reduce violence.
A lesson in rights
A crowded urban school benefits from strong ideals of peace, citizenship, and human rights.
When enough is enough
How one organization brought opponents together to stop political violence in Zimbabwe.
Una vida diferente: women create a different life
A campaign in El Salvador to reduce violence against women is forcing people to take a hard look at their culture and painful history of violence.
Río Blanco: history of a mismatch in Peru
Here is a summary of the facts that have marked the relationship between the mining company and the local communities.
Profile: Gilma Molina de Vasquez
How one woman redefined her relationship with her husband and family to become a community leader.
Peruvian villagers look beyond subsistence to their basic rights
Modest projects to grow food lead to a conviction to do more for a village and its children.
World Bank Announces Funding Approval for Peru Pipeline Project
The IFC pledges $300 million to fund Camisea II pipeline project; Oxfam warns of serious implications for indigenous communities and the environment.
Oxfam Reaction to New Climate Change Legislation
Key Legislation Calls for Resource Revenue Transparency
Oxfam America supports mandatory disclosure to empower communities affected by oil, gas, and mining development.
Jewelry Retailers Urge Protection for Alaska's Bristol Bay
New report highlights concern over mining?s impacts in Bristol Bay and globally.
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