Press releases

Swiss Re and Oxfam America launch joint risk management initiative for farmers in Tigray, Ethiopia
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Swiss Re and Oxfam America have announced a joint Commitment to Action at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) 2008 meeting in New York on 23 - 26 September. The collaboration is aimed at helping communities most vulnerable to climate variability and change. The project focuses on an innovative pilot project to introduce weather insurance for a staple cereal crop in the village of Adi Ha, Tigray Regional State, Ethiopia.

Statement on draft House of Representatives climate legislation
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Statement by 52 NGOs working in Somalia on rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis
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Spiraling Food Prices Tipping Millions in East Africa Towards Catastrophe
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Oxfam appeals for immediate action to avert disaster while there is still time.

Senate Bill Pushes Historic Debate on Climate Change
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Rich nations face 'credibility crunch' says Oxfam, as leaders meet to tackle global crises
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Rep. Christopher Shays to support oil, gas, and mining revenue transparency
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Rebuilding Zimbabwe must begin immediately
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Pressure piled on the UN now as G8 leaders fail to rise to the challenge of a world in crisis
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President-Elect Obama's commitment to re-engage in global climate talks praised
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President Bush's Legacy in Question on Visit to Gulf Coast
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Paris Conference Must Result in More and Smarter Aid to Afghanistan, Oxfam Says
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Oxfam's Reaction to Bush Farm Bill Veto
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Oxfam Welcomes President Bush's Food Aid Announcement
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Oxfam warns up to 1.5 million in danger if aid effort cannot reach cyclone victims
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Risk of disease outbreak increasing daily as Myanmar stands on the edge of a public health catastrophe

Oxfam urges Congressional response to rising food prices
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Oxfam to spend $1.55 million on emergency relief for China earthquake
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Oxfam Suspends Field Operations in Zimbabwe
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Oxfam resumes operations in Zimbabwe
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Urges government to grant full permission to all civil society organizations.

Oxfam response to African leaders and UN Secretary General statement following Nairobi meeting
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