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Oxfam America provides timely communications on global policy decisions, emerging crises, and our work in the affected areas.

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Oxfam: Afghan Families at Risk
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Early snows hinder relief efforts

New Report on Eve of Katrina Anniversary Details Roadblocks to Gulf Coast Recovery
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"Mirror on America" Outlines Mandate for Next Administration

New hope on the Global Food Crisis: Oxfam praises bill to address food security
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International relief and development agency Oxfam America applauds Senators Richard Lugar (R-IN) and Robert Casey (D-PA) for introducing new legislation to respond to the growing pressure that high food prices have imposed on developing countries and poor people around the world.

Natsios, Fontaine Join Experts to Talk Poverty, Foreign Policy, and Their Impact on National Security
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Oxfam America and the German Marshall Fund of the United States sponsor RNC panel.

Myanmar Donor Conference Must Put People Before Political Differences
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The world must unite around the ASEAN-led push to reach hundreds of thousands of people who have not received aid in almost three weeks.

Millions more Ethiopians going hungry as aid effort stalls
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Oxfam calls for rich countries to redouble the aid effort to avert disaster.

Legislation calls for oil, gas, and mining revenue transparency
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Oxfam America supports mandatory revenue disclosure to empower communities affected by resource development.

Last-ditch diplomacy yields better aid agenda at Accra summit
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But ?Agenda for Action? still needs action, says Oxfam.

Key Legislation Calls for Resource Revenue Transparency
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Oxfam America supports mandatory disclosure to empower communities affected by oil, gas, and mining development.

Increase in forced labor, rape in Congo
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Nowhere to hide as brutality continues in places of 'sanctuary'

Give the world a gift this holiday with Oxfam America Unwrapped
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More than 50 unexpected gifts that do good

G20 must put fight against poverty at the center of global economic reforms
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Global leaders must not squander historic opportunity for reform.

Found: $50 billion for adaptation needs
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Innovative financing mechanisms can fund adaptation needs without breaking the bank.

Foreign Aid Reform Critical for Success in Defense Secretary Gates's proposal on Smart Power
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Oxfam calls on Defense and State Departments to support Gates proposal at Senate hearing.

Food price crisis offers lessons for new trade and agriculture policies
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Oxfam report outlines policies that increase vulnerabilities for some and help other developing countries fare better.

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Matt Herrick
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