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What’s happening in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon?

On 15 January 2025, a temporary ceasefire was announced, coming into effect on 19 January. Here's the latest update on the situation in Gaza and the wider region.

Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Children and their families are returning to their homes or the remains of their homes to check the status of their homes. Photo: Alef Multimedia Company/Oxfam

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October 25, 2019

What She Makes turns 2!

Celebrating two years of tackling poverty in the fashion industry

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September 26, 2019

Our 10 favourite #ClimateStrike protest signs

From clever and hopeful, to the funny and angry, our favourite signs from the #ClimateStrike

Protesters at the Melbourne #ClimateStrike holding signs that say "Climate Chaos Fules Poverty", "Climate Justice Now" and "Dont be Fossil Fools"

September 25, 2019

350,000 of us went on #ClimateStrike – now what?

Here are our top 5 take homes after the global #ClimateStrike

July 26, 2019

Best&Less published their supplier lists

Best&Less have published 100% of their Tier 1 supplier lists, bringing their factories out of hiding and ensuring their supply chain is transparent. 

May 7, 2019

David Jones and Country Road support worker safety

Country Road Group and David Jones made a big step forward on factory safety by joining the important Bangladesh Fire & Building Safety...

February 12, 2019

City Chic: a huge step toward a living wage

City Chic was the first Australian brand to make a real commitment to a living wage.

August 27, 2019

Pacific Islands Forum 2019: Fun in Funafuti

Advocacy Lead Simon Bradshaw reports back from the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu

A family stand outside their home smiling.

August 27, 2019

Dabessa’s Story

Dabessa and his wife Lelisse are members of the Oromo ethnic community in Ethiopia. After nine long years of persecution,...

August 21, 2019

Lucy’s Story

Originally from South Sudan, Lucy has lived in Australia since 1991. She was separated from her three-year-old daughter Susan in...

August 12, 2019

Australia must listen to its Pacific neighbours on climate crisis

In the Pacific, the climate crisis is a matter of survival for our most vulnerable nations.

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April 2, 2019

Time for honesty about climate damages and the scale of Australia’s responsibilities

Recent extreme weather events, in Australia and globally, are demonstrating that we are already living in the climate crisis.

February 22, 2019

Cotton On cotton on to living wages

Cotton On has just announced they are strengthening their commitment to a living wage! Congratulations, Cotton On.