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Briefing note

Za’atari Refugee Camp, 10 Years On: Stalled ambitions and lost hope, but durable solutions are possible

15/08/2022

1 documents

15 pages long

Languages: English

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Ten years since Za'atari refugee camp was established in Jordan's northern desert, it has evolved into the world's biggest Syrian refugee camp. The camp was set up as an emergency shelter; 10 years on, residents struggle to see a way out. This briefing note presents the perspectives of Syrian refugees on 10 years of life […]

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Guidelines and toolkits

Oxfam and Protection: A guidance note (2022 update)

22/06/2022

3 documents

12 pages long

Languages: English, French, Spanish

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This guidance note outlines Oxfam’s understanding of protection within humanitarian responses, and the framework it uses for field-based protection work. It goes on to describe the main modes of action Oxfam uses in its work to bring about greater protection for civilians in conflict and disasters, including community-based protection, advocacy and campaigning work.

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Discussion paper

Women, Voice and Power: How transformative feminist leadership is challenging inequalities and the root causes of extreme vulnerability

06/10/2021

5 documents

52 pages long

Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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The evidence can no longer be ignored: when women and feminist activists are able to use their collective power to challenge inequalities, they are having a transformational impact. From women’s rights organizations and movements breaking down harmful social norms, to political leaders advancing highly progressive policies, there is a growing body of evidence from feminist […]

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Briefing paper

Survivantes et Héroïnes: Les femmes dans la crise au Burkina Faso

25/05/2020

2 documents

28 pages long

Languages: English, French

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Le Burkina Faso connaît actuellement l'une des crises les plus préoccupantes au monde, à laquelle vient s’ajouter la pandémie du COVID-19. En avril 2020, le pays comptait plus de 848 000 personnes déplacées internes, dont 84 % de femmes et d’enfants. Par ailleurs, 2,2 millions de personnes ont besoin d'aide humanitaire. Les femmes se retrouvent au cœur de cette […]

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Technical briefing

Oxfam and Protection: A guidance note (now out of date; see 2022 version for latest guidance)

01/02/2017

3 documents

8 pages long

Languages: Arabic, English, French, Spanish

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For the latest guidance, see the 2022 update. This guidance note outlines Oxfam’s understanding of protection within humanitarian responses, and the framework it uses for field-based protection work. It goes on to describe the main modes of action Oxfam uses in its work to bring about greater protection for civilians in conflict and disasters, including […]

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Za’atari Refugee Camp, 10 Years On: Stalled ambitions and lost hope, but durable solutions are possible

Oxfam and Protection: A guidance note (2022 update)

Women, Voice and Power: How transformative feminist leadership is challenging inequalities and the root causes of extreme vulnerability

Survivantes et Héroïnes: Les femmes dans la crise au Burkina Faso

Oxfam and Protection: A guidance note (now out of date; see 2022 version for latest guidance)