Hats off to The Robin Hood Tax in WA
Campaigners in Perth, Fremantle, Nedlands and Burswood took to the streets this week to mark the Robin Hood tax Global Day of Action by donning local statues with Robin Hood hats.
BLOGS
Desmond Tutu on GROW
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu outlines why he is supporting Oxfam's GROW campaign, and what all have to aim for in order to fix our global food system.
UN Climate talks show the importance of local action on climate change
Tracking the two weeks of talks at the UN Climate Change negotiations in Bonn, we've seen some positive signs emerge. It is clear, however, that Australia's role in putting a price on pollution and reducing emissions is more important than ever.
More than 85,000 students took action to Close the Gap
This year, more than 85,000 students and more than 5000 teachers at 371 schools showed their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equality – making it the biggest National Close the Gap day in history.
Stopping hunger in Mozambique: Alberto
Meet 15-year-old Alberto Atanasio Malhaieie from Mabawane in Gaza Province, who received a goat and training to care for the goat from our local partner organisation. Oxfam News editor Maureen Bathgate visited Alberto to learn more.
Show your support for Robin Hood
A Robin Hood Tax is a tiny financial transaction tax that could raise billions of dollars to fight climate change and poverty. This June 22, join us for a global day of action and show your support for Robin Hood!
Hot topics in the classroom
How do you incorporate a controversial topic like refugees and asylum seekers into your classroom? This week's blog includes excellent resources to give you some starting points...
Aid: a view from the street
Our friends over at the ONE campaign in the UK recently took to the streets to find out what the general public already knew about foreign aid spending.
Bonn climate talks – reflections from a first time tracker
Amazing, frustrating and truly inspiring. That's how our UN Climate Tracker Clancy Moore describes the UN climate talks currently underway in Bonn, Germany.
Refugee Week
What are you planning for Refugee Week this year (June 19-25)? Our intern Ben Campbell gives you a few options.
