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Message to party leaders: Mum’s matter

Message to party leaders: Mum’s matter

Last week Oxfam took your actions to parliament to send out a message that every day should be mother’s day.
Posted 18 March, 2010
by Hannah Caroe | No Comments

Robin Hood heads to parliament

This week the merry wo(men) headed to Westminster to debate the brilliantly simple Robin Hood Tax.
Posted 12 March, 2010
by Ian Sullivan | No Comments
This general election ask a climate question

This general election ask a climate question

When the UK general election campaign starts make sure that climate change is on the agenda.
Posted 10 March, 2010
by Ian Sullivan | 3 Comments
Celebrating 100 years of International Women's Day

Celebrating 100 years of International Women’s Day

8 March is International Women's Day. We look back at 100 years of activism and why the campaign for women's rights is so important today.
Posted 8 March, 2010
by Sarah Blakemore | 1 Comment

International Women’s Day: Update from the UN

Find ourt what our team is up to at the latest UN policy review on gender equality and the advancement of women.
Posted 8 March, 2010
by Daniela | No Comments
Big Promises? Our pick of the best

Big Promises? Our pick of the best

In September the UN meets to talk about the Millennium Development Goals - Oxfam supporters are telling them to keep thse commitments.
Posted 5 March, 2010
by Hannah Caroe | No Comments
When Robin Hood went to Westminster

When Robin Hood went to Westminster

Taking from the rich and giving to the poor - the campaign to turn a tiny tax into a huge help for people living in poverty is gaining momentum.
Posted 26 February, 2010
by Rosanne White | No Comments
How about a Big Promise for lent?

How about a Big Promise for lent?

Take part in the Big Promise and help deliver a massive promise to the world's poorest people.
Posted 24 February, 2010
by Hannah Caroe | No Comments
Reaching Tipping Point?: Climate Change and Poverty in Tajikistan

Reaching Tipping Point?: Climate Change and Poverty in Tajikistan

This week Oxfam launched a report about climate change in Tajikistan. Find out about the launch event.
Posted 18 February, 2010
by Richard English | No Comments
Fairtrade Fortnight: Should I feel guilty about food miles?

Fairtrade Fortnight: Should I feel guilty about food miles?

Fairtrade Fortnight starts next week and it’s easy to get in a muddle thinking about climate change, food miles and Fairtrade.
Posted 16 February, 2010
by Abby Mason | No Comments
Robin Hood Tax: Witney gets merry!

Robin Hood Tax: Witney gets merry!

We brought Sherwood to the market streets of Witney for the day to spread the news about the Robin Hood Tax
Posted 15 February, 2010
by Katy Wright | No Comments
Haiti's debt cancellation - your voice has made a difference

Haiti’s debt cancellation - your voice has made a difference

Thanks to more than 415,000 people who signed the worldwide petition to cancel Haiti's debt, it looks increasingly likely that Haiti's staggering debt burden will be lifted.
Posted 12 February, 2010
by Ed Pomfret | 2 Comments
The world's greatest bank job!

The world’s greatest bank job!

Be part of the world’s greatest bank job. Support the Robin Hood Tax.
Posted 10 February, 2010
by Ian Sullivan | 2 Comments
Mumsnet: In search of maternal health answers

Mumsnet: In search of maternal health answers

In the second part of the series, Mumsnet founder, Carrie Longton, visits Malawian government officials and DFID to talk about maternal health in Malawi.
Posted 5 February, 2010
by Carrie Longton | 1 Comment
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