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Politics of Poverty

Making the “right to remedy” a reality at development finance institutions

Feb. 23, 2022

The UN Human Rights Office just released a groundbreaking report on the state of play of “remedy” in development finance. The bottom line? Development finance institutions can and must do better to center the rights of people in their investments and facilitate the right to remedy.

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Oxfam responding to massive storms amid pandemic emergency

Nov. 30, 2020

Cyclones in Asia and hurricanes in Central America hit areas already struggling with climate change and COVID-19.

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Handwashing saves lives

March 19, 2020

Your reminder during the COVID-19 outbreak: Soap and water are—hands down—the most effective way to prevent the spread of disease

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COVID-19 and the communities we serve

March 13, 2020

As we prepare to weather this pandemic, we need to consider the vulnerabilities of women and low-wage workers, and those most at risk in poor countries. A letter from Oxfam America President and CEO Abby Maxman.

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"Our life in the US has been a constant discussion of acceptance and rejection."

March 9, 2020

Oxfam America staffer Vania Loredo on what the next US president must know about life within a broken immigration system

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"To earn my vote, you must be willing to show incredible political courage."

Feb. 11, 2020

Artist, community leader, and poet Kiah Morris on what the next US president must know about the people who seek haven on our shores