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"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.
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
Lifeblood at risk
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 ...
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 ...
Haiti no longer grows much of its own rice
Once almost self-sufficient, Haiti now imports 80 percent of the rice it consumes. A dramatic cut in import tariffs led to a drop in national rice production.
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.
Food crisis in Guatemala
Oxfam and local partners help farmers cope with crop failures, food shortages.
Oxfam calls for radical shake-up of aid system to break cycle of hunger in Ethiopia
Secretary Clinton announces new government-wide initiative to reduce poverty and hunger in developing countries
New Senate bill would open the books in the oil, gas, and mining sector
Giada de Laurentiis marks World Food Day with trip to Peru
Going hungry during lunch hour
A Boston law firm celebrates the holiday season with an Oxfam America Hunger Banquet, where participants get first-hand experience of the vast differences ...
A Seat at the Table
Step into the world where food is often scarce and difficult decisions have to be made every day.
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.
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