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Working for the Many: Public services fight inequality

03/04/2014

7 documents

26 pages long

Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Free public services, such as health and education, are one of the strongest weapons in the fight against inequality. They benefit everyone in society, but the poorest most of all. They mitigate the impact of skewed income distribution, and redistribute revenue by putting ‘virtual income’ into the pockets of the poorest women and men. Across […]

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British Foreign Policy in an Unequal World

21/03/2014

1 documents

30 pages long

Languages: English

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The UK needs a safe world in which to trade and invest, and to be free from the security threats caused by conflicts or fragile states. Yet spiralling inequality and climate change, among many other factors, threaten to create a more dangerous, unequal world. As the continuing tragedy in Syria shows, the world’s old and […]

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In the Balance: Searching for protection in eastern DRC

27/01/2014

4 documents

22 pages long

Languages: English, French

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After decades of armed conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), early in 2014 there are reasons to hope that peace may be in sight. National initiatives and increased regional and international political engagement have led to important advances and new agreements to resolve the conflict and insecurity. However, the people Oxfam talked to […]

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Riding the Wave of Reform: Fast-tracking Myanmar’s future with good quality aid

21/01/2014

2 documents

46 pages long

Languages: English

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In 2011, following decades of isolation, Myanmar embarked on an unprecedented reform process, raising hopes for a new democracy. These reforms have been welcomed by the international community with rising levels of aid. If properly handled and spent, aid offers an opportunity to harness Myanmar’s economic potential and make it work for poor people – […]

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Working for the Few: Political capture and economic inequality

20/01/2014

6 documents

32 pages long

Languages: English, French, Spanish

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Almost half of the world’s wealth is now owned by just one percent of the population, and seven out of ten people live in countries where economic inequality has increased in the last 30 years. The World Economic Forum has identified economic inequality as a major risk to human progress, impacting social stability within countries […]

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Held to Account: Putting democratic governance at the heart of development finance

31/10/2013

6 documents

24 pages long

Languages: English, French, Spanish

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Unaccountable government is a substantial obstacle to development. It prevents people from exercising their rights and accessing health care, education and the other essential services they need in order to work their way out of poverty. At best, poor governance leads to mismanagement of public funds; at worst to outright corruption. The experiences of Sierra […]

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Universal Health Coverage: Why health insurance schemes are leaving the poor behind

09/10/2013

8 documents

36 pages long

Languages: English, French, Japanese, Spanish

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Universal Health Coverage is about the right to health. Everyone – rich or poor – should get the health care they need without suffering financial hardship. Unfortunately, some donors and developing country governments are promoting health insurance schemes that exclude the majority of people and l may also reinforce inequality – by prioritizing people who […]

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Saving Lives with Common Sense: The case for continued US support for the Arms Trade Treaty

25/09/2013

1 documents

24 pages long

Languages: English

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On September 25, 2013 US Secretary of State John Kerry signed the Arms Trade Treaty. The Arms Trade Treaty is a common-sense agreement that will have a positive impact on US security, civilians living in the midst of armed conflict or unstable environments, and poverty alleviation. By signing the Treaty, the Obama Administration took an […]

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A Cautionary Tale: The true cost of austerity and inequality in Europe

12/09/2013

32 documents

36 pages long

Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish

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European austerity programmes have dismantled the mechanisms that reduce inequality and enable equitable growth. With inequality and poverty on the rise, Europe is facing a lost decade. An additional 15 to 25 million people across Europe could face the prospect of living in poverty by 2025 if austerity measures continue. Oxfam knows this because it […]

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Women and the Afghan Police: Why a law enforcement agency that respects and protects females is crucial for progress

10/09/2013

9 documents

38 pages long

Languages: English, French, Spanish

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Only 1 per cent of the Afghan National Police is female. Although female police are vital for Afghan women to be able to report crimes and access desperately-needed justice, few women in Afghanistan will ever encounter one. Further action is urgently needed to recruit, train, retain and protect Afghan female police officers. This is critical […]

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