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When you support Oxfam, you help create a world without the inequality that fuels poverty. Here’s what that looks like for the communities we work with.
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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.
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Abuse part of daily bread for Converse workers
Women making Converse sneakers at the Pou Chen Group factory in Sukabumi have been kicked, slapped and taunted by their...
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Zara, European brands exploit workers in Bangladesh
A new report shows that women producing for top European retailers, including Zara, are struggling to survive on poverty wages.
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Sri Lankan garment industry struggles to attract women workers
As Sri Lankan apparel firms prepare to spend 55 million rupee ($492,061.24 AUD) on a public relations campaign to attract...
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Time for action! Oxfam delivers your messages to The Just Group
In December last year Herald Sun investigations confirmed that home-based workers in Australia who sew labels such as Portmans and...
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Domestic worker rights: Dignity overdue
Domestic workers are among the most exploited workers in the world. According to human rights and labour organisations, action to...
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What women want? The voice of women workers at the UN
Union delegates at the 55th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women report that while increasing numbers...
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Strong women, extraordinary challenges
As a migrant worker Nining was under pressure to survive in her new environment as well as to provide support...
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Jeans sandblasting and the real fashion victims
A growing number of global denim brands have taken action to end the life threatening practise of sandblasting. But there...
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Cue up for more ethical clothing!
Australian fashion pioneer Cue determined to walk the talk on labour rights.
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Cambodian workers sacked after asking for living wage
More than 300 illegally dismissed Cambodian workers remain locked out of their workplaces despite official orders for their reinstatement.
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Bangladeshi union leader illegally detained, in ill-health
At 1:15 am on December 14 last year, twelve plain-clothed officers arrived at the home of Mashrefa Mishu, Garment Workers...
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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...
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