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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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April 22, 2014

The power of Fairtrade chocolate

Kuapa Kookoo is the only farmer owned cocoa cooperative in Ghana and the supplier of cocoa for the Oxfam So...

Photo: Alan Jacobsen, The Sidney Hillman Foundation

March 25, 2014

Bangladesh factory fire survivor visits Australia

Sumi Abedin was working in the Tarzeen garment factory in Bangladesh when she was forced to make a chilling decision....

October 18, 2013

Fantastic news!

We have just heard that after months of promises, Woolworths have finally listened to you and signed the Bangladesh Fire...

July 26, 2013

Katies and Millers take action on safety in Bangladesh

Thanks to the great work of Oxfam supporters like you, another major Australian clothing retailer has now signed the Bangladesh...

April 2, 2013

Support workers rights in Indonesia

In countries like Indonesia, many women and men making goods for big-name brands are struggling to make ends meet. Workers...

February 16, 2011

Working around the clock

I’m aware that because I work the night shift the condition of my body isn’t great—I’m unfit, easily tired and...

September 9, 2010

All about weddings

I recently attended a friend’s wedding ceremony. The couple come from different ethnic backgrounds, which made this ceremony quite unique....

August 31, 2010

Independence Day Celebrations

It has become a custom for Indonesians to commemorate Independence Day by holding competitions. This year the factory also held...

August 12, 2010

Changing the status quo for women workers

Last year I had the opportunity to join in some leadership training conducted by the NGO Kapal Perempuan. I learnt...

June 5, 2010

Over time or over it?

English / Bahasa Last week I worked 9 hours overtime. This week on top of overtime I’ll also work a...

May 15, 2010

In my shoes: Sewani’s story so far

Read the life story of Sewani* , a 24 year old Indonesian footwear worker. Photo: OxfamAUS My story so far...

April 23, 2010

Life on the minimum wage…

English / Bahasa Producing sports shoes in the factory I earn about $140 (AUD) per month. Most of this income...