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Learning Platform Launched for Training and Skill Development of Four Million Domestic Workers

Dhaka, 23 April 2025: The ‘Domestic Worker Learning Platform’ has been launched to enhance the skills, training, and job opportunities for over 4 million domestic workers in Bangladesh. This…

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Myanmar Earthquake: Potential risk of waterborne disease outbreak amidst devastation compounded by weekend heavy rains

Heavy rains that struck Mandalay and Sagaing – the epicenter of the recent earthquake in Myanmar – at the weekend have further complicated the humanitarian situation. The existing lack of sanitation…

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Myanmar Earthquake: Devastating Crisis, Immediate Response Underway

Oxfam in Myanmar has activated its Emergency Response Team and is providing hygiene, dignity and family kits in the areas affected by the strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake on 28 March.More than 1600…

Oxfam: Humanitarian operations in Gaza severely hampered; famine risks increasing

Restoring ceasefire deal vital as death toll hits 50,000 and continues to rise amid Israeli airstrikes, aid and power blockades and renewed mass forced displacementsOxfam and partners’ operations…

Oxfam reaction to Israel’s attack on Gaza despite ceasefire

Reacting to Israeli strikes on Gaza, Clémence Lagouardat, Oxfam’s Humanitarian Coordinator in Gaza, said: “It is indefensible that Israel has breached the ceasefire agreement by carrying out…

Global Inaction Will Deepen Rohingya Crisis, INGOs Warn as UN Chief António Guterres Visits Bangladesh

Statement from INGOs: Global Inaction Will Deepen Rohingya Crisis, INGOs Warn as UN Chief António Guterres Visits Bangladesh

Dhaka, 14 March 2025: With the humanitarian response to the Rohingya crisis facing severe funding shortages and shifting global priorities, the need for renewed and sustained international commitment…

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Over 2,000 Ran for Domestic Workers' Rights and Recognition

Dhaka, 22 February 2025: Over 2,000 people ran for 4 million of domestic workers rights, dignity and call for recognition as ‘labor’ in the labor law through ‘Oxfam Run’ today Saturday at Hatirjheel…

In January, billionaires amassed more wealth than the poorest third of humanity owns

Billionaire wealth surged by over $300 billion in the first month of the year. It would take 15 million workers an entire year to make as much money.Since G20 Finance Ministers agreed to work…

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Asia Inclusive & Responsible Business Forum Charts Path to Making Inclusive and Responsible Business the Norm

The second Asia Inclusive…

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Rohingya crisis in uncertainty; WASH sector faces growing challenges, say speakers

Cox’s Bazar, 29 January 2025: Recent global circumstances, geopolitical dynamics and funding crises are pushing the Rohingya situation in Bangladesh further into uncertainty. To address these…