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26 Feb 2013

Oxfam: Veil of secrecy hides human cost behind top food and drinks companies supply chains

A British food giant, owner of brands including Silverspoon, Amoy and Kingsmill is keeping consumers...

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By Georgette Thomas

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18 Feb 2013

Oxfam asks Coldplay fans to be a part of a global campaign for change

Oxfam is looking for Coldplay fans to take part in a groundbreaking global music project to campaign...

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By Claire Wilkinson

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14 Feb 2013

Restricted access hampering lifesaving assistance in North Darfur

Fears new fighting may be on the horizon after tens of thousands displaced in Jebel Amir gold-producing...

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By Anna Ridout

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07 Feb 2013

Land investors targeting poorly governed countries to avoid red-tape, warns Oxfam

Investors are targeting the world's weakest governed countries to buy land, according to new...

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By Lucy Brinicombe

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29 Jan 2013

Oxfam calls on military advisors for Mali to prioritise training on human rights and laws of war

International agency Oxfam appealed to the UK government to ensure that training on international humanitarian...

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06 Dec 2012

Treasured UK landmarks "Sold" in global rush for land

Oxfam is erecting "Sold" signs the length and breadth of the British Isles from Barry...

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By Lucy Brinicombe

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04 Oct 2012

International writers and artists warn global land rush is hurting the poorest

Kristen Davis, Gael Garcia Bernal and Peter Capaldi join call on World Bank to freeze...

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04 Oct 2012

Land sold off in last decade could grow enough food to feed a billion people – Oxfam

World Bank must freeze investments to protect poor people from land...

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By Lucy Brinicombe

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