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Crisis in Syria

More than one million refugees have fled the conflict in Syria into neighboring countries and are now in desperate need of shelter, food, water and medical care.

RTE Forum demands national level road-map to ensure urgent compliance

According to the government data, only 1 million children are out of school but Right to Education (RTE) forum says it’s 8 million!...

Supreme Court puts Human Rights before Excessive Profits

The Supreme Court’s ruling against a patent protection petition filed by Novartis AG’s − a major multinational pharmaceutical company, is a huge victory to public health, according to Oxfam India.

First consultation on Forest Rights Act in Raipur

Oxfam India organised first consultation on Forest Rights Act in Raipur highlighting the importance of a synergy between the Gram Sabha, Forest Department and the Tribal Development Department.

Oxfam India Expresses Disappointment to Budget 2013-14

Mr Chidambaram recognizes in the opening paras of his speech that “owing to the plurality and diversity of India, and centuries of neglect, discrimination and deprivation, many sections of the people will be left behind if we do not pay special attention to them.

Second edition of Oxfam India Trailwalker conducted successfully

The second edition of the Oxfam India Trailwalker was completed successfully from Jan 25 to 27, 2013 with 115 teams completing the 100 km long walk from Pearl Valley to Bidadi.

Rise above the din to tax inheritance

It is that time of the year when the nation goes into overdrive of chatter over taxation issues.The announcement of fiscal policy along with the Budget is due in a few weeks.

Countdown to Oxfam India Trailwalker 2013

After a successful debut in February last year, Oxfam India Trailwalker is back again.The 2nd edition of Oxfam India Trailwalker 2013 would be conducted from January 25 to 27, 2013 from the picturesque Pearl Valley, Anekal to Eagleton, Bidadi off Bangalore.

First State Level Stock Taking on Protection of Women from Domestic Violence 2005

Coinciding with the International Human Rights Day and concluding day of 16 days of activism, the first state level stock taking with reference to the...

The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Bill 2012

In a yet another effort to bring about the issues unaddressed in the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Bill...

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