Lorna Jane pays a living wage

Lorna Jane pays a living wage

Lorna Jane is the first brand on the What She Makes Company Tracker to pay a living wage. In massive news for the seven-year-old campaign, activewear brand Lorna Jane have demonstrated to Oxfam that all garment workers in their factory, including the lowest paid workers, are receiving a living wage. This is great news! How […]

Carbon Inequality Kills report

Why curbing the excessive emissions of an elite few can create a sustainable planet for all The climate crisis is deeply connected to inequality. The world’s richest are disproportionately responsible for the climate crisis, and the poorest are bearing the brunt of its devastating effects. Oxfam’s new ‘Carbon Inequality Kills’ report reveals the stark reality of […]
Canberra, Australia: Tanya Afu, Grace Ann Enriquez, Eduardo Maher and Peter Griffiths-Sebastian at Parliament House. Photo: Heidi Demond/Oxfam

Safe Climate Equal Future Speakers Tour 

Three cities, eleven meetings with politicians, five impactful events, speeches at a national climate conference, and TV and radio national news interviews — all for a safe climate and equal future.   In September 2024, Oxfam Australia partnered with Seed Mob, Australia’s Indigenous Youth Climate Network, to bring youth community leaders together on a climate speakers […]
Mekko, Indonesia: Said (33) stands in front of his fishing boat. He now struggles to catch enough fish for his family's daily needs, due to climate change and the fish moving further and further out to sea. Oxfam acknowledges the support of the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). Photo: Vikram Sombu/Oxfam

This is how your support is helping people facing the climate crisis

Earlier this year, we introduced you to Said, from the Bajo community in Indonesia. The Bajo is a traditional fishing community whose ancestors have lived alongside the ocean for centuries. They rely on the ocean for their food and livelihoods but as the water is warming, fish are disappearing and the rising ocean is threatening […]
Gaza, Palestinian Territory, Occupied: Ghada Alhaddad stands in the Al-Mawasi area, collecting notes and reflections from people on the ground. Photo: Alef Multimedia/Oxfam

This is what’s happening in Gaza 

As the bombardment of Gaza rages on and food shortages worsen, Oxfam supporters around the world have helped reach 490,118 people with lifesaving aid. Here’s what that looks like. The already catastrophic situation in Gaza has continued to deteriorate over the past few months. Israel’s bombardment from the air, land and sea has killed nearly […]
Indonesia: A bird’s eye view of Mekko village. Kyo Umareta/Oxfam

What is loss and damage?

Loss and damage (L&D) is the term used for climate impacts which cannot be or have not been mitigated or adapted to. The “loss” refers to things that are irreversibly lost such as lives, a way of living or historical sites, while the “damage” refers to things that can be repaired or recovered such as […]

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