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Number of People Affected By Climate Disasters Up 54 Percent By 2015
Environment  (tags: climclimate-change, globalwarming, humans, world, poverty, hunger )

Tim
- 243 days ago - oxfamamerica.org
The number of people affected by climate-related humanitarian disasters is projected to rise by 54 percent by 2015, threatening to overwhelm emergency response and humanitarian aid systems.
Poverty Porn?
World  (tags: poverty, 'HUMANRIGHTS!', world, blog, india, society, slumdog millionaire )

Tim
- 321 days ago - blogs.oxfamamerica.org
Oxfam America's Andrea Perera talks about some of the criticism surrounding the hit "Slumdog Millionaire."
Urge An Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
World  (tags: 'HUMANRIGHTS!', politics, violence, war, Gaza, Israel, poverty )

Tim
- 347 days ago - secure.oxfamamerica.org
There is a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and, without a ceasefire, the situation will only get worse. The longer the ceasefire is delayed, the more Palestinian and Israeli men, women, and children will be killed or injured.
Video: The Global Hunger Epidemic   video
World  (tags: 'HUMANRIGHTS!', children, society, world, hunger, Poverty & Hunger )

Tim
- 362 days ago - youtube.com
Nearly one billion suffer from chronic hunger. The cost of food from Ethiopia to Afghanistan has nearly doubled. The situation is urgent. Support Oxfam's work to end hunger and poverty. You can save a life. You can make a difference.
Stop Rape as a Weapon of War. PETITION to Sign Please.
Society & Culture  (tags: abuse, rights, violence, women, rape, crime )

Jocelyn
- 373 days ago - secure.oxfamamerica.org
With the deadliest conflict since World War II still raging in Congo, rape as a weapon of war is being used on a scale not seen anywhere else in the world. The US government is in a position to put a stop to the violence, but we need you to add your
Oxfam Doubling Aid Effort in the Congo
World  (tags: Congo War, humanrights, politics, violence, africa )

Tim
- 401 days ago - oxfamamerica.org
A fresh wave of conflict in eastern Congo has forced a new round of displacement. More than 250,000 people have fled their homes since August. Civilians have been wounded and killed in the crossfire, and there are reports of rape and looting.
FEMA's Latest Excuse
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: hurricane katrina, bushadministration, government, usa, louisiana, New Orleans, mississippi )

Tim
- 487 days ago - act.oxfamamerica.org
CNN did a report on how millions of dollars' worth of supplies were given away, rather than sent to help people in need. The reason? FEMA said no one asked for them. Can you believe that? Help Oxfam America do something to change the situation.
Oxfam's Farm Bill Campaign Thank You Video   video
US Politics & Gov't  (tags: Farm Bill Reform, oxfam, poor, poverty, hunger, social injustice )

Tim
- 493 days ago - youtube.com
Oxfam America has put together a video highlighting the wins and loses from our farm bill campaign. They want to thank you for standing with them throughout their fight for poor farmers both at home and abroad.
Mining Companies: Open Up!
World  (tags: human rights, peru, mining, mining exploration, world )

Tim
- 501 days ago - act.oxfamamerica.org
A group of oil, mining, and gas companies operating in Peru can take action today to help Peruvians regain confidence in their public and private institutions, reduce conflicts around extractive projects, and break the resource curse and limit poverty.
Oxfam's Climate Change Program - You Can Help!
Environment  (tags: climate-change, climatechange, climate, globalwarming, globalwarming, greenhousegases, CO2emissions )

Chris
- 503 days ago - oxfamamerica.org
Oxfam America is campaigning to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, and increase funding so that poor people can survive the effects of global warming. Find out how you can help!
 
 
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