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From Paisley with love. Members of Paisley women's group take their message to Brussels

18 March 2010

Genderworks. Credit: OxfamFour Paisley women this week took their inspirational stage play to Europe's corridors of power to call for changes in how the European Union deals with poverty.

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Gender agenda - Empower women to make real change

17 March 2010

Genderworks. Credit: OxfamThe GenderWorks conference got underway in Brussels with the launch of a paper that outlines how the recession has led to more women in Europe living in poverty.

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Brussels-bound women's group has a message for European bigwigs

16 March 2010

Genderworks. Credit: OxfamFour women from Renfrewshire (Margo Kirkwood, Steph Mayo, Julie Tate and Nancy Gallagher) are set to travel to Europe's corridors of power to demand a fairer deal for women across the continent.

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Last ever work by the late Scottish artist Aitchison auctioned for Oxfam

15 March 2010

Craigie Aitchison box design. Credit: OxfamTop Scottish artist and writers collaborate for auction at the Saatchi Gallery. The last work produced by the late Scottish artist Craigie Aitchison, who died aged 83 in December last year, is to be auctioned for Oxfam on Tuesday March 16.

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Spare a thought for mums around the world this Mother's Day

13 March 2010

Spare a thought for mums around the world this Mother's Day. Credit: OxfamTake a simple online action that could save lives. Not all mums will be pampered and lavished with expensive gifts this Mother's Day. In fact, many mothers-to-be will not live to see Mother's Day. Every day, 1400 women in the developing world die during pregnancy or childbirth, simply because they don't have access to affordable healthcare.

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Gaza Unplugged. Power cuts putting lives at risk in the strip.

12 March 2010

Half of Gaza city in a blackout. Credit: Karl Schembri/OxfamAs the migraine-inducing sounds of generators overwhelm the Gaza Strip, Karl Schembri discovers power cuts have caused much deeper disruptions, putting lives at risk.

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Children peer out from a hole of a makeshift shelter after the major earthquake that hit Haiti on 12 January, 2010. Credit: REUTERS/Jorge Silva, courtesy of alertnet.orgHaiti earthquake: £7.5 million raised in Scotland. Scotland's generosity rebuilds lives
11 March 2010

Troon charity shop coins in almost £900. Credit: OxfamRare gold coin proves to be a real treasure for Oxfam store. Troon charity shop coins in almost £900
4 March 2010

Fairtrade Tea by Cafédirect. Credit: OxfamOld clothes for a good cuppa? Now that's a Fairtrade!
22 February 2010

Celtic & Oxfam: Teaming up for Africa. Credit: OxfamCeltic fans can do their bit for Oxfam at the match. Supporters can bring donations to Dundee United game
19 February 2010

Celtic & Oxfam: Teaming up for Africa. Credit: OxfamCeltic's World Cup-bound stars back club's Oxfam partnership for Africa
18 February 2010

Haiti: Kenny Rae. Credit: OxfamHaiti quake five weeks on. Scots aid worker says 'still a mountain to climb'
16 February 2010

Oxfam DIY. Credit: OxfamNew DIY look for Byres Road charity shop. Frightened Rabbit star helps re-launch Oxfam store with DJ set
15 February 2010

From Congo with Love. Credit: Rankin/OxfamFrom Congo with Love - Scots celebrity photographer Rankin teams up with Oxfam for Valentine's Day.
11 February 2010

The Robin Hood Tax - Oxfam Stunt. Credit: OxfamBe part of the world's greatest bank job
10 February 2010

World Cup star N’Guémo launches Celtic and Oxfam partnership
31 January 2010

Haiti: Account to MSPs. Credit: OxfamDEC Aid worker gives MSPs eyewitness account of devastation in Haiti
28 January 2010

Haiti: Oxfam Auction. Credit: RankinScots photographer Rankin joins Oxfam Haiti celebrity auction. Auction Here
25 January 2010

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