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Children across India take part in '9 is Mine' campaign

Children across India take part in ‘9 is Mine’ campaign

Children across India are calling for the government to keep their promise to devote 9% of government spending on health and education.
Posted 26 January, 2012
by Ian Sullivan | 2 Comments

Left behind by the G20: It’s time to tackle inequality

Are poor people begin left behind by the G20?
Posted 19 January, 2012
by Ian Sullivan | No Comments
Haiti on my mind: A daughter of the diaspora looks back

Haiti on my mind: A daughter of the diaspora looks back

A friend once asked me what makes Haiti so different from other Caribbean countries. I paused to think about what answer I would give. My response was "the struggle"...
Posted 16 January, 2012
by Sophia Lafontant | No Comments
What a year for Maternal Health - thanks to you

What a year for Maternal Health - thanks to you

2011 has been an incredible year when it comes to people fighting for their rights. Oxfam campaigners around the UK might not be entirely aware of this, but they have been the major actors in a very impactful revolution for mothers' rights around the world.
Posted 21 December, 2011
by Abby Mason | 2 Comments
What you did in 2011: Commitment and progress

What you did in 2011: Commitment and progress

Christmas and New Year; a time to reflect on the last twelve months. Supporters like you have achieved loads, contributing to the Grow campaign, aid and maternal health campaigns and the Robin Hood Tax campaign. During this time, the groups network has doubled in size to 126 groups and the ...
Posted 21 December, 2011
by Suzanne Saunter | 2 Comments
Durban: An update, a thank you and an action

Durban: An update, a thank you and an action

The UN climate change conference in Durban has ended. An imperfect agreement was reached but some progress was made. The creation of a ‘Green Climate Fund’ is good news but it will only work if it is adequately filled and much still needs to be done to protect those suffering ...
Posted 16 December, 2011
by Ged Barker | 1 Comment
Winners and losers in the Durban climate deal

Winners and losers in the Durban climate deal

In the early hours of Sunday morning, governments meeting at the UN climate change conference in Durban, South Africa, set a path towards a new legally binding agreement for all countries to cut emissions. But the deal struck does little to meet the needs of poor people fighting climate change ...
Posted 14 December, 2011
by Tim Gore | 1 Comment
Getting back to work in northern Yemen

Getting back to work in northern Yemen

In Northern Yemen, tens of thousands of people remain displaced since fighting erupted between tribal groups in 2009. Here, Kelly Gilbride, Oxfam’s policy adviser in Yemen, reports on how Oxfam is helping people who have lost their livelihoods in the conflict to start working again.
Posted 14 December, 2011
by Amel Alariqi | No Comments
Bringing GROW to Coldplay fans in Manchester

Bringing GROW to Coldplay fans in Manchester

Campaigning on GROW at the Coldplay gig at the MEN Arena in Manchester and spread the message of GROW.
Posted 8 December, 2011
by Rosie Cowling | 5 Comments
Tweet a leader: Get some action going at COP17

Tweet a leader: Get some action going at COP17

A quick message from Durban where Ian Sullivan writes about the progress of talks and how twitter users all over the world can participate by pushing for the right outcome. If you're on twitter check out the suggested tweets and get involved.
Posted 8 December, 2011
by Ged Barker | No Comments
Report from Durban: Marching in a changed climate

Report from Durban: Marching in a changed climate

The UN are in town and so are the campaigners. COP 17 is under way. We're here to add our voice to the thousands demanding a lasting deal on climate change writes Christopher Garrard.
Posted 5 December, 2011
by Christopher Garrard | 1 Comment
Singing, dancing and lack of decision at COP17 Climate change summit

Singing, dancing and lack of decision at COP17 Climate change summit

The first week of COP17, Durban Climate Change Summit is done. There's been energy and vibrancy outside the meeting rooms to focus our leaders on taking the action necessary to safeguard the future of our planet.
Posted 2 December, 2011
by Ian Sullivan | No Comments

Video: Hungry for action at the UN climate change conference

Video: We kicked off our efforts at the Durban climate talks with a dinner party in the sea to provide a stark illustration of the effects that extreme weather will have on our already creaking food system.
Posted 29 November, 2011
by Ian Sullivan | No Comments
Hungry for climate action: Climate conference begins in Durban

Hungry for climate action: Climate conference begins in Durban

The United Nations have arrived for the next round of climate negotiations. Leaders, policy experts, delegates, caravanites, photo exhibitions, puppets, the world's media and all manner of colourful characters have arrived to secure progress in the fight against climate change.
Posted 28 November, 2011
by Ian Sullivan | No Comments
Justice for the vulnerable: Action taking effect

Justice for the vulnerable: Action taking effect

A couple of weeks ago GROW supporters took action by calling on UK political leaders to ensure proposed legislation doesn’t reduce the ability of people suffering human rights abuses abroad to seek redress. This action is still live and it’s very important that leaders strive to address concerns over this ...
Posted 23 November, 2011
by Ged Barker | 7 Comments
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