While natural resources can generate wealth, countries that depend on this wealth often suffer greater corruption, social unrest, and human rights violations. We believe people have a right to participate in decisions that affect their lives.
First Person blogA critic of corruption, who wrote fables to teach citizens about their basic rights, was a powerful voice for change.
News updateOxfam welcomes news of measures to increase transparency, and help countries track money.
CloseUpIndigenous people are learning to defend their rights to land they have worked and lived on for centuries.
News updateTwo investors involved in Honduras Agua Zarca project announce their intended exit
News updateNow that the dust has settled on the legal case, the Gulf Coast states will have billions to invest. Oxfam and partners are working to ensure the money goes into building new resiliency for hardest hit communities.
News updateOxfam launches public campaign demanding justice and the withdrawal of companies from a dam project.
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