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Disclosures of payments from companies to governments will aid fight against corruption WASHINGTON, July 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- International humanitarian organization Oxfam America commends the U.S. Congress for making disclosure of payments from oil and mining companies to governments around the world a legal requirement. Included as part of the Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation passed by the House and Senate, this historic measure will increase financial transparency in the...

Oxfam America supporting community efforts to respond to crisis GULF COAST, La., May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With their livelihoods in true jeopardy, community leaders across the Gulf Coast are mobilizing to respond to the oil spill disaster and give political voice to the people that stand to lose the most. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080221/DC14723LOGO) "You've got fishermen that are losing their livelihoods, that can't make their payments. There are men in tears in...

WASHINGTON, March 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- International humanitarian organization Oxfam America marked International Women's Day today by celebrating the efforts of a number of women who bear witness to the impacts of climate change and who are working on solutions, locally and globally. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080221/DC14723LOGO ) The event is part of Oxfam's Sisters on the Planet Climate Leaders Summit, which brings to Washington almost 100 women from 33 states...

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- What happens when international superstar will.i.am remixes "My Generation," the timeless masterpiece from The Who? The result is a new spin for the digital age that bridges the gap between generations and urges people to take action on pressing humanitarian concerns - like helping the residents of Haiti. FLO TV Incorporated, international recording artist and producer will.i.am and iconic rock band The Who today announced that 100 percent of the proceeds...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After President Obama's State of the Union Address tonight, Raymond C. Offenheiser, President of Oxfam America, made the following statement: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080221/DC14723LOGO) "In the face of tremendous economic challenges, we welcome President Obama's recognition that leadership on the world stage advances the common security and prosperity of all people. "President Obama understands the importance of...

MINISTERS MUST ENSURE POOR AREAS DO NOT MISS OUT ON RECONSTRUCTION WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Foreign ministers meeting in Montreal today should agree to cancel Haiti's $890 million international debt in the wake of the devastating earthquake, international relief and development organization Oxfam said. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080221/DC14723LOGO) Debt cancellation is one of Oxfam's five priorities for Haitian reconstruction. The other elements are:...

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following the announced end of search and rescue efforts in Haiti, Mark Fried of international aid agency Oxfam said: "The end of search and rescue efforts does not mean we can slow down. Relief and recovery for the survivors is the priority now. "Hundreds of thousands who lost everything but their lives need water for drinking and washing. They need latrines to contain the spread of disease. They need shelter and simple household...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chrysler Foundation gives $50,000 each to Oxfam America and the United States Fund for UNICEF to assist with life-saving and recovery operations in Haiti Chrysler Group LLC dealers in Puerto Rico are accepting household and non-perishable food items Chrysler Group continues to support Haiti relief efforts through initiatives with its employees, dealers and retirees The Chrysler Foundation has donated $50,000 to both Oxfam America and the...

BOSTON, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following a major 7.0 earthquake on January 12, 2010, near the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, international relief and development agency Oxfam America swung into action to raise emergency funds to assist relief and rehabilitation efforts on the ground. Oxfam has raised over $8 million so far, leveraging a multitude of channels, focusing on online efforts. (logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080221/DC14723LOGO) These nimble, new...

NEW YORK, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- International relief and development agency Oxfam America has teamed up with Scarlett Johansson, an Oxfam Ambassador, to benefit Oxfam's emergency relief work in Haiti. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080221/DC14723LOGO) The charity auction offers four tickets to the opening night of Scarlett's play "A View from the Bridge" on Sunday, January 24 at the Cort Theatre in New York City and an invitation to the play's after party. The...