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Manila: People in a waterside house raised on stilts in an informal settlement in Manila. Photo: Robin Hammond/Panos

Climate Equality: A Planet for the 99%

The richest 1% emit as much carbon pollution as two-thirds of humanity. This is just one of the shocking findings of Oxfam’s landmark ‘Climate Equality: A Planet for the 99%’ report released ahead of the annual United Nations international climate change conference COP28.

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Meet these inspiring heroes from all corners of the globe.

Papua New Guinea

Onano’s story

Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea: Onano John prepares to collect honey from her hives in the Eastern Highlands. Photo: Patrick Moran/OxfamAUS

When women can earn a living it not only improves gender equality, it also helps whole communities lift themselves out of poverty.

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Papua New Guinea

Eriko’s story

Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea: Eriko Fuferefa, Director of KUSWA and a survivor of gender-based violence. Photo: OxfamAUS

Violence against women and girls is alarmingly common in Papua New Guinea. Oxfam is working with trailblazers like Eriko to empower women and build a safer future.

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Vanuatu

Blockchain technology

Tanna, Vanuatu: Keith and Sirus test cards and phones in prep for beneficiary registrations. Unblocked cash transfer program role out in Tanna Vanuatu. response. Photo: Arlene Bax/Oxfam in Vanuatu

Our UnBlocked cash transfer program supports vulnerable communities with immediate cash transfers when disasters strike.

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Timor-Leste

Natalia’s story

Oecusse, Timor-Leste: Natalia Falo, pictured at her home where she says her partner Norbertu has taken a more active role in domestic chores after participating in Oxfam's Gender Action Learning System (GALS) training as part of the Hakbiit program. The family are also saving more money from selling animals and agricultural production. Photo: Ismenio Pereira/Oxfam

Before she put pen to paper, Natalia’s dream for a new house may have seemed unattainable. But her happy new home is proof that if you can see it, you can be it.

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Pakistan

Samreen’s story

Future female leader in Pakistan

Many 17 year olds look forward to the moment when they turn 18 and can legally vote but not many plan to stand for election the same year.

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Gudi (in red) with her family, Pakistan. Photo: Oxfam in Pakistan

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Read the latest news and stories from Oxfam’s charity work around the globe.

28 Nov 2023

Aid agencies ramp up calls on PM and Minister Wong for permanent ceasefire as pause in Gaza extended by two days

As a four-day humanitarian pause ends in Gaza with an extension of two days, aid agencies supporting humanitarian work there are in Canberra stepping up calls on Prime Minister Albanese and Minister Wong to push for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. With the brief break in fighting, Oxfam Australia, Islamic Relief Australia, ActionAid Australia, Union […]

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24 Nov 2023

Babies dying from preventable causes in besieged Gaza

Premature births increase by up to a third in the last month  The collapse of Gaza’s hospitals and healthcare system, coupled with the catastrophic living conditions, is resulting in babies dying of preventable causes, Oxfam warned today.   Newborns up to three months old are dying of diarrhoea, hypothermia, dehydration and infection as mothers have little […]

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23 Nov 2023

Shoppers want Australian clothing brands to do better by garment workers, as industry doubles profits in a year: Oxfam’s fashion wake-up call

New Oxfam polling published today shows consumers don’t trust Australian fashion brands making claims about the treatment of overseas garment workers in their supply chains, as the industry recorded a staggering $2 billion in expected profits and Bangladeshi workers campaign for better wages. As Australians prepare to hit the shops to start Christmas shopping on […]

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Hera, Timor-Leste: Domingas Pereira, Group Coordinator with Youth Empowerment for Future (YEFF) pictured at their farm. Photo: Keith Parsons/Oxfam

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