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Millions stranded as conflict and aid cuts in South Sudan drive surge in suffering - Oxfam

Almost 6 million people - nearly half of the population - in South Sudan are experiencing acute hunger, with little access to clean water or sanitation as funding cuts have stripped away vital…

The richest 125 Kenyans hold more wealth than 43 million people, amidst deepening poverty by majority

The richest 1% own 78% of Kenya’s total financial wealth.A CEO in the ten biggest companies earns on average 214 times more than a teacher.Nearly half of the population live in extreme poverty, with…

South Africa puts a stern test to G20 leaders this year to confront the scourge of global inequality

G20 billionaires’ fortunes rise by $2.2 trillion in just one year, more than enough to lift everyone above the global poverty line

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Reaction to the publication of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reports on Sudan and South Sudan

In reaction to the publication of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reports on Sudan and South Sudan, Fati N’Zi-Hassane, Oxfam in Africa Regional Director said:“The confirmation…

Oxfam reaction to Stiglitz extraordinary committee on inequality report for South African G20

Oxfam’s Executive Director, Amitabh Behar said:‘This historic report could not be timelier. It is a high-water mark in international recognition of the inequality crisis. The Inequality Emergency is…

A person from the richest 0.1% produces more carbon pollution in a day than someone in the bottom 50% produces all year

Since 1990, the richest 0.1% has increased their share of total emissions by 32%, whilst the poorest half of humanity have actually seen their share fall by 3%. In sub-Saharan Africa, the…

25 years on from UN pledge, local women’s rights organisations and peacebuilders get just 0.1% of aid as donors pour billions into arms

The same governments that pledged support in 2000 to the UN’s flagship resolution on “Women, Peace and Security” (WPS) have since spent 25 years paying it lip-service, according to a new Oxfam report…

Two thirds of climate funding for Global South is loans as rich countries profiteer from escalating climate crisis

Some key findings of the report: Rich countries claim to have mobilized $116 billion in climate finance 2022, but the true value is only around $28-35 billion, less than a third of the pledged…

Colonialism hijacks energy transition: 70% of minerals for renewables lies in Global South but the majority of profits are captured by the world’s richest

Although Global South countries hold roughly 70% of transition minerals reserves, the majority of the investments in renewable energy are concentrated in the Global North (46%) and China (29%) – with…

Rich countries meet only 4% of funds East Africa needs to address climate change - Oxfam

Over 63 million East Africans experienced severe hunger in 2024 and 40% lack access to safe drinking water. East African countries collectively contribute a tiny 0.09% of the global carbon…