Archives for February 15, 2011

Oxfam pays tribute to Egypt’s civil society

February 15, 2011

As citizens around the world witness the events which unfolded in Egypt on February 11, Oxfam congratulates the Egyptian people and expresses its admiration and respect for all those who persisted in their call for freedom and democracy in a courageous and peaceful manner.

G20 must help resolve bankers’ tax and looming food crisis

February 15, 2011

As the G20 meets in Paris this week, Oxfam calls on the world’s leading economies to act now to stop the price of basic foods from surging further out of the reach of poor people. G20 leaders must also commit to a Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) to help millions of people hit by the economic crisis and climate change.

Oxfam is a worldwide development organisation that mobilises the power of people against injustice. Oxfam Aotearoa is a registered charity with the New Zealand Charities Register (registration CC24641). Donations are tax refundable.