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Published on December 15, 2023 - 12:30 GMT

The Global Refugee Forum Must Address the Priorities of Refugees in Major Refugee-Hosting Countries

The Global Refugee Forum (GRF) is a vital platform for systematizing commitments made by the international community under the framework of the Global Compact on Refugees to enable collective action to support the well-being of refugees and forcibly …

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Published on October 16, 2023 - 13:56 GMT

The situation in Gaza

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City, Oct. 9, 2023. After the conquest of occupied Palestinian territory, millions of Palestinians were displaced and driven to Gaza. Therefore, it is sometimes wrongly thought that Gaza is primarily a …

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Published on September 19, 2023 - 14:52 GMT

Budgeting for failure

The mid-term review of the EU's 7-year budget, the Multi-annual Financial Framework (MFF), comes at a critical moment. In an era dubbed "perma-crisis," where humanitarian aid and development cooperation struggle against a cascading stream of …

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Published on August 19, 2023 - 11:41 GMT

A talk with Justine Gomis Tossou - Oxfam Country Director in Congo

Why did you decide to work in the humanitarian sector? As an African, I was unfortunately exposed at a very young age to the negative effects of ethnic conflicts and poverty on vulnerable populations, more specifically women and children on the African …

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Published on August 19, 2023 - 11:25 GMT

Behind the Indian triple train tragedy: reflections of an aid worker

Choosing a career in the humanitarian sector has not only given me a profound sense of purpose and satisfaction, but it has also enabled me to play a part in a greater mission beyond my own self. The challenges and ever-changing nature of this work have …

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Published on August 2, 2023 - 15:46 GMT

Ukraine’s grain deal halt and how to truly help developing countries - OPED

To be clear, the interruption of Ukrainian grain exports is indeed bad news. Without the 725,000 tons of grain, which is about 2 percent of the 33 million tons of total exports, that the World Food Program shipped out of Ukraine last year, the poorest …

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Published on July 10, 2023 - 09:01 GMT

Moving From Compassion To Action

Integrating refugees in society True compassion can only honestly manifest when refugees are fully intergrated into the societies that host them. Integration marks an end to one’s “refugee” status, and the beginning of being treated as equal human beings …

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Published on July 10, 2023 - 08:55 GMT

Hope Amid Chaos- Hekima’s Story of Resilience and Compassion

Separated from their loved ones and homes by the conflict in Sudan, hundreds of thousands of people have become refugees seeking solace in foreign lands. Each person has a unique story yet is bound with hope for compassion, peace and stability. In Walgaa …

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Published on July 4, 2023 - 10:20 GMT

Rising waters, rising needs: local organizations at the forefront of the response to the Ukraine’s dam explosion

On June 6th, the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant, located about 70 km east of Kherson, was severely damaged by explosions, leading to widespread flooding and triggering a massive humanitarian and environmental crisis. This devastating event has forced …

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Published on July 3, 2023 - 14:17 GMT

Amid the hostility to Roma refugees, an act of compassion

The concerns of Roma communities have generally taken a backseat in Ukraine, particularly because of the economic, social, and geopolitical issues affecting the wider population. As refugees from the war, Roma communities now face overt discrimination at …

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Published on June 19, 2023 - 15:34 GMT

Hunger Success Stories - Burkina Faso

For more than a year, violence by armed groups in northern Burkina Faso has forced more than 1.1 million people to flee to safer areas in the south, risking losing everything. This is the case of Kadigueta Barry, 34, who fled the town of Barsalogho with …

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Published on May 30, 2023 - 10:28 GMT

The EU’s Global Gateway: The European Financial Architecture for Development

The European Union has adopted a new approach to foreign policy dubbed the “Global Gateway,” supported by a new European Financial Architecture for Development (EFAD). These policies are a direct response to the state of permacrises that the world finds …

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Published on April 3, 2023 - 07:39 GMT

Taking a Collective Leap towards a Feminist Food System

To finally land in Maputo felt surreal. Going to Africa has always been a dream that I thought would never come true. Which made me very grateful to finally be there. As I got out of the plane, the sun was hotter than back in my home country, Indonesia. …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 08:20 GMT

Cyclone Harold and Covid-19: Disaster and Inequality in the Pacific

Parallels can be drawn between the Covid-19 pandemic and the climate crisis. Firstly, it is clear that the pandemic and the climate crisis will impact the poor, vulnerable and marginalized communities (e.g. women, children, people living with disabilities …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 08:20 GMT

Tackling gender justice and inequality during the time of COVID-19 and beyond

In Iraq, as elsewhere, the coronavirus pandemic is having severe impacts on the population, but women and men are affected in different ways and according to research conducted by Oxfam in Iraq, women are disproportionately affected when it comes to socio- …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 08:20 GMT

People over profits: Make COVID-19 medicines and vaccines free and fair for all

The Coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on all our lives. While we are each doing our part of prevent the spread, and while frontline healthcare workers risk their lives to care for the sick, researchers are racing to find the one thing that will …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 08:20 GMT

Generation pandemic: Why leaders must include youth in coronavirus response

Photo: Rekha Khatun. Munjur Rahman Shakib is a youth activist in Bangladesh So it should be no surprise that young people are already on the ground leading coronavirus response in communities across the globe. Adam, a young activist supported by Oxfam in …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 08:20 GMT

The fight against hunger must top the EU agenda for a fair and green recovery

The EU must demonstrate political leadership by addressing the immediate COVID-<19-related food crisis now and overhauling an unjust and unsustainable food system, through EU policies and by leading global reforms. In the immediate response to COVID-19 …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 08:20 GMT

A Virus of Austerity? The COVID-19 spending, accountability, and recovery measures agreed between the IMF and your government

Firstly, who got the big bucks? While Sub-Saharan Africa has received the highest number of loans worth a total of $15.8 billion, the lion’s share of the committed funds has actually gone to Latin America and the Caribbean ($50.9 billion to 20 countries). …

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Published on May 25, 2022 - 08:20 GMT

“Transforming Power”, How to ensure that women are at the heart of the Peace-Building by implementing a Feminist Peace and ...

What if, just for one day, guns in wars zones across the world fell silent? That is the goal of Peace Day; every year on 21st September, people come together all round the world to build a culture of peace and demand that all armed parties observe a 24- …

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