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#TimeToCare (India) - World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
The combined total wealth of 63 Indian billionaires is higher than the total Union Budget of India for the fiscal year 2018-19 which was at INR 24,42,200 crore..

January 22, 2020

'Systemic violence against women cannot be solved with more violence'
Oxfam India condemns the brutal gang rapes of women in India and demands concrete, effective and long-term solutions to end the rising violence against women in the country.

December 10, 2019

Oxfam calls consumers and supermarkets to support government’s commitment to improve Assam tea sector
Oxfam research on working and living conditions of the tea plantation workers finds no toilets, crumbling houses, poor wages, lack of quality health and education entitlements

October 11, 2019

Most Indian banks fail on policies of climate change and human rights
The first edition of Fair Finance Guide India scorecard released today finds that while Indian banks have policies on parameters of financial inclusion and corruption..

October 9, 2019

Shankar Venkateswaran to be new Oxfam India Board Chairperson
Oxfam India has appointed Shankar Venkateswaran as the Chairperson of its Board. From December this year, Shankar Venkateswaran will take over the responsibility from Kiran Karnik..

September 26, 2019

Oxfam India responds as floods and landslides batter large parts of India
Unrelenting rainfall, landslides and storms continue to ravage large parts of India, particularly the states of Kerala, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

August 20, 2019

Oxfam India responding as Cyclone Fani causes destruction in Odisha
Oxfam India’s humanitarian teams are assessing the damage caused by Cyclone Fani, worst cyclone India has witnessed in the last 20 years.

May 6, 2019

Women workers most vulnerable in unequal Indian jobs market
Employment opportunities continue to be marked by identities including gender, caste and class

April 1, 2019

Government must protect the rights of forest-dwelling communities | Oxfam India's statement
On 13th February, The Supreme Court of India in its order directed various state governments to report on the status of people's claims on their forest land under the Forest Rights Act (FRA).

February 25, 2019

Oxfam MAMI Brunch creates space for women in the film industry to talk about gender equality in cinema
For the third year running, Oxfam India and JIO MAMI Mumbai Film Festival with Star 2018 co-hosted the 'Women in Film' Brunch to celebrate gender-equal cinema and women’s movement in the film industry to fight harassment at workplace.

November 29, 2018

Global Index reveals governments split between fighting and fueling inequality
Nigeria, Singapore, India and Argentina are among a group of governments that are fueling inequality, according to a newly released edition of the Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index developed by Oxfam and Development Finance International.

October 23, 2018

Cinema Beyond Stereotypes, this year's theme for Oxfam Best Film On Gender Equality Award 2018 at Jio MAMI 20th Mumbai..
Nine films have been shortlisted for this year’s Oxfam Best Film on Gender Equality Award 2018 at Jio MAMI 20th Mumbai Film Festival with Star.

October 5, 2018