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🀝Working alongside community leaders, health workers, youth advocates, and women’s rights organizations, we have helped strengthen sexual and reproductive health in several countries and have seen meaningful, measurable progress.

Read the full blog: www.oxfam.ca/story/moment...

06.03.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Six years. Countless stories of change.

Our Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Impact Brief highlights the stories, testimonies, and impact of Oxfam’s work across Southern Africa and the Asia-Pacific on SRHR.

Read our new blog to learn more: www.oxfam.ca/story/moment...

06.03.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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PRESS RELEASE: Oxfam responds to mass forced displacement in #Lebanon and ready to respond to wider regional crisis.

www.oxfam.ca/news/oxfam-r...

06.03.2026 17:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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PRESS RELEASE: Millions of people across Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia facing drought crisis, as cost of water increases by 2000% in worst hit areas www.oxfam.ca/news/million...

05.03.2026 12:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re thinking of our colleagues, partners, and frontline responders who are showing up every day to deliver humanitarian support with dignity.🀍
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Under extraordinarily difficult and dangerous circumstances, they are continuing their work with courage and determination.

04.03.2026 20:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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JOINT STATEMENT: The Regional Directors of 14 INGOs express profound concern at the accelerating military escalation across the Middle East and the wider region. Read in full πŸ‘‰ www.oxfam.ca/news/stateme...

04.03.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The violent escalation in the region is at a dangerous new phase.

Oxfam’s immediate response is currently focused on Lebanon; funds raised through this appeal may also support people affected in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Jordan, & Palestine, as needs evolve.

Donate Now: secured.oxfam.ca/page/187698/...

04.03.2026 14:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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6 DAYS TO GO: Apply now for the final round of funding for your community-based SRHR initiatives!

Up to $5,000 is available for individuals & up to $20,000 for women’s rights organizations and youth-led organizations.

Apply here: www.oxfam.ca/financial-su...?

#applynow #funding #grants #explore

03.03.2026 17:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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REACTION: Israeli High Court grants urgent request from 19 humanitarian organisations providing aid into #Gaza

www.oxfam.ca/news/reactio...

27.02.2026 14:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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JOINT STATEMENT: Humanitarian organizations petition Israeli High Court as closure deadline approaches. The clock is ticking on a large part of the humanitarian response sustaining civilians in the occupied Palestinian territory.
www.oxfam.ca/news/humanit...

24.02.2026 13:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re seeking applications for projects that are BIPOC, trans/non-binary, and sex worker led that advance #SRHR in your communities!

πŸ”— Click here: www.oxfam.ca/financial-su... to apply by March 9! πŸ—“οΈ

#applynow #funding #grants #projects

23.02.2026 15:24 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

REMINDER: Applications are still open for individuals and organizations πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

www.oxfam.ca/financial-su...

18.02.2026 21:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Oxfam warning of β€˜disaster upon disaster’ as Mozambique braces for Tropical Storm Gezani.

www.oxfam.ca/news/oxfam-w...

12.02.2026 16:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you, Amira, for your years of service, your integrity, and your dedication to justice.

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At a time when hate and polarization continue to pose serious challenges, Amira’s contributions have helped strengthen accountability, affirm democratic values, and underscore that equity and inclusion must remain central to public policy.

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For years, Amira Elghawaby has been a steadfast leader in the fight against Islamophobia in Canada. As Special Representative, she brought principled, community-informed leadership that advanced public understanding, accountability, and equity.

10.02.2026 19:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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PRESS RELEASE: Escalation of conflict in #SouthSudan threatens to push a million into extreme food crisis.

www.oxfam.ca/news/escalat...

09.02.2026 17:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We must keep raising our voices, to demand a wealth tax on excess wealth, and to demand that Canadians are not priced out of affording basic necessities like food and shelter.

✍️Sign our petition calling for the ultra-rich to pay their fair share in taxes: act.oxfam.ca/page/184719/...

09.02.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“‘Learn some key points from our Wealth Inequality Report.

πŸ’ΉAs billionaire wealth is on a rapid incline in Canada, the gap between the wealthy and the average Canadian continues to widen. Β 

πŸ“‘Read our full Inequality report: www.oxfam.ca/rising-up-ag...

#Inequality #taxtherich #Canada #oxfam

09.02.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Canadians are being plunged into food insecurity amid rising grocery prices.Β 
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The government must do more than raise GST credits. Time to cap prices of essential grocery items, and tax the ultra-rich.

Sign our petition to demand a wealth tax on the ultra-rich: act.oxfam.ca/page/184719/...

05.02.2026 19:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The rich in Canada are, indeed, getting richer. Here are 3 things we can do to fix that When world leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, descended on Davos, writes the authors, the most pressing economic challenge in the world was not on the agenda β€” rising inequality.

β€œExtreme wealth inequality is too often treated as an inevitability β€” it’s not.

It’s a policy choice, and one that our federal government continues to make every day that our tax code remains the same.”-Emma Davis writes with @oxfamcanada.bsky.social’s Lauren Ravon

www.thestar.com/business/opi...

31.01.2026 23:32 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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The rich in Canada are, indeed, getting richer. Here are 3 things we can do to fix that When world leaders, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, descended on Davos, writes the authors, the most pressing economic challenge in the world was not on the agenda β€” rising inequality.

Canada's 40 richest #billionaires saw a 20 per cent increase in their wealth last year...

"What can we do about the growing disparity? A lot actually," says Lauren Ravon, ED @oxfamcanada.bsky.social and Emma Davis, @patrioticmillionaires.org Canada

Read our client op-ed:

#cdnpoli #inequality

02.02.2026 21:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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REACTION: Oxfam responds to @theipcinfo.bsky.social alert for Sudan confirming famine-level malnutrition in two additional areas.
www.oxfam.ca/news/oxfam-r...

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We’re seeking applications for projects that are #BIPOC, trans/non-binary, and sex worker led that advance #SRHR in your communities! Up to $5,000 is available for individuals and up to $20,000 for women’s rights and youth-led organizations.

πŸ”—Apply before March 9: www.oxfam.ca/financial-su...

02.02.2026 20:18 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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REACTION: Rafah Crossing reopening between #Gaza and Egypt

www.oxfam.ca/news/rafah-r...

02.02.2026 18:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Oxfam Canada's Executive Director, Lauren Ravon joined the "Needs No Introduction" podcast by rabble.ca to discuss Oxfam’s latest report on global inequality.

🎧 Listen here: rabble.ca/podcast/oxfa...

Read the report here: www.oxfam.ca/publication/...

30.01.2026 18:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The rich are speedrunning profits and I'm comparing grape prices. πŸ₯²

πŸ”— Learn more about rising wealth inequality, and sign the petition to demand a wealth tax on the ultra-rich: lnkd.in/ekW4nKX2

20.01.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Billionaire wealth globally jumped to highest peak ever in 2025, sparking - Billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold political office than ordinary people Billionaire wealth jumped by over 16 per cent in 2025, three times faster than the past five-year average, to

According to a new new Oxfam report released today at WEF in #Davos, billionaire wealth jumped by over 16 per cent in 2025, three times faster than the past five-year average, to $25.4 trillion β€” its highest level in history.

www.oxfam.ca/news/billion...

19.01.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Our flagship wealth inequality report is out now, exposing how tax systems benefit the ultra-rich while everyday people fall further behind.
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πŸ”— Read our latest blog and sign our petition to demand a wealth tax on the ultra-rich: www.oxfam.ca/story/rising...

linktr.ee/oxfamcanada?...

19.01.2026 14:39 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Oxfam Canada Annual Report 2025 Oxfam Canada Annual Report 2025

Our 2025 Annual Report is out!
Take a moment to see what we achieved thanks to your support. From providing life-saving aid in global emergencies to our programming advancing women's rights around the world, to our advocacy in Canada and in the halls of power.
πŸ‘‰ Read here: issuu.com/oxfamca/docs...

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