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Monday 21 September 2020
In Ireland, the richest 10% of the population emits nearly the same emissions as the bottom 50%.
Oxfam said millions are in danger of dying from hunger on a planet that produces more than enough food for everyone.
Oxfam has warned that rich countries and industry could prevent or delay the vaccine from reaching vulnerable people.
A new Oxfam report calls for an economic rescue plan to prevent a damaging recession.
Today’s climate report says that a shift in land use is crucial to tackling climate change.
The organisers of Oxfam’s Fashion Relief event are looking for the owner to come forward.
There is concern that a number of incidents have not been reported, or that reported cases may have been mishandled.
They were all reported after the latest scandal.
The charity has released a redacted copy of a 2011 internal report into the scandal.
Chief executive Mark Goldring has repeatedly apologised for failings in the way the charity dealt with claims of sexual misconduct.
The charity is looking to rebuild its global reputation after the recent scandal.
A statement said he was “deeply disappointed by allegations of immorality”.
A scandal over sexual abuse in the foreign aid industry that began with Oxfam is now spreading.
Oxfam Ireland confirmed that none of its staff were involved in the scandal.
Penny Lawrence said that she was “desperately sorry” for the harm and distress that had been caused.
The Prime Minister has called the UK’s charity regulator to launch a “full and urgent investigation of these very serious allegations”.
A spokesperson has confirmed that no staff employed by Oxfam Ireland were involved in the case.
More than 620,000 Rohingya people have poured into Bangladesh since August.
The new report by Oxfam argues that Ireland fails to meet the criterion on fair taxation.
Some charities have experienced an increase in people leaving items outside their shops.
Yemen’s rainy season could accelerate the outbreak, agencies have warned.
Famine was declared in the new African country on Monday, which has been embroiled in civil conflict for years.
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Some of the world’s richest people are meeting in Davos this week.
Oxfam said Ireland’s score was based on its lack of effective rules to prevent corporate tax dodging and because it facilitates large-scale corporate tax avoidance.
Over 65 million people have fled their homes because of conflict, persecution and violence.
New research by Oxfam shows women are also disproportionately affected by global inequality.
Speaking to TheJournal.ie, an Oxfam aid worker on the ground described the consequences of yesterday’s earthquake.
A new report by 46 agencies lays bare the current situation.
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If the richest three people spent $1 million every day, it would take 220 years to run out of money.
Today is World Humanitarian Day and Oxfam Ireland are calling for help.
The Canadian revenue authority say that doing so would benefit people who are not already poor.
Oxfam said that the Eurozone’s GDP would increase by 13% if women’s paid employment rates were the same.
If the aid effort does not increase in South Sudan – 50,000 children could die from malnutrition.
Oxfam is calling on G7 leaders who are meting tomorrow to reassess Europe’s energy strategy to move towards more sustainable and affordable fuels.
Oxfam has recorded an increase in sales this year. However, many are struggling to get stock in the door.
PUBS OUTSIDE DUBLIN that don’t serve food will be permitted to open today for the first time since March.
Strict measures will be in place: customers will not be able to sit at or order at the bar, and groups will be limited to six people from three different households, with distancing of at least one metre between each table.
If a pub can implement a distance of two metres, the 105-minute time limit for customers can be waived. All customers are to be off the premises by 11.30pm.
Amidst a rising number of cases in counties around the country, Professor Philip Nolan told RTÉ’s Morning Ireland that although people outside of Dublin can go to the pub, “the question is should you, and how often”.
So, with that in mind, will you go to a ‘wet’ pub this week?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Some sun; fog early in the day
Max: 17 °C
Min: 11 °C
Mostly cloudy with a couple of showers
Max: 17 °C
Min: 6 °C
Partly sunny with a shower
Max: 13 °C
Min: 6 °C
