Justice louis brandeis famously said, we may have democracy, or we may have wealth concentrated in the hands of the few, but we cannot have both. Almost half of the worlds 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. Lowwage jobs pay too little, and also offer few benefits like paid sick leave, vacation days, and pension plansmaking it hard for workers to balance work with family and to plan for the future. Oxfam canadas feminist principles shape and guide our approach to our work across the organization with partnership, in our longterm development work, in our humanitarian programming, in our policy advocacy and campaigns, and in our organizational culture and behaviour. Public services fight inequality published on apr 2, 2014 public services like health and education are one of the strongest weapons in the fight against inequality. Transforming policy and practice for gender equality in. This huge increase could have ended global extreme poverty seven times over. Tom pietrasikoxfam working for the few political capture and economic inequality embargoed until 00. Working as a volunteer in a charity shop unit 5 activitiesworksheets pack worksheet 11 reading 1 look at the list of what oxfam can and cant sell in their shops, and decide if they can sell these items. Publication date 20140120 topics working for the few collection opensource. We believe that all people are entitled to decent work. Thousands of talented people already commit their time to make this happen. Around the globe, we work to find practical and innovative ways for people to lift themselves out of poverty and thrive.
But uncontrolled corporate greed is accelerating inequality and insecurity. They are working in 75 villages of 5 blocks in the 5 districts of bokaro, giridih, dhanbad, hazaribagh, and koderma. Oxfam is a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty. Oxfam gb, oxfam house, john smith drive, cowley, oxford, ox4 2jy, uk cover photo. A documentary, script and photos caption shall be provided to oxfam as specified 5.
Engaged to manage the accounts and distribute donated clothing, he originated the policy of selling anything which people were willing to donate, and developed the shop into a national chain. The engagement is expected to commence once a contract has been signed between the consultant and the oxfam, but should not take more than 30 days from 15th february to 25th march 2017. Oxfam is a global movement of people, working together to end the injustice of poverty. Wealthy elites have coopted political power to rig the rules of the economic game, undermining democracy and creating a world where the 85 richest people own the wealth of half of the worlds population, worldwide development organisation oxfam warns in a report published today. Many of the jobs are also physically demanding and dangerous. If youre interested in a career with us, but do not see a suitable vacancy please register for our job alerts.
Oxfam is working to make sure that the poor get a share of the power and resources that will help to reduce poverty and inequality. Danny dorling, university of oxford oxfam continues to deliver outstanding research on the global inequality crisis. Oxfam is working to reduce the impact of global warming now and in the future. Putting oxfams partnership principles into practice 5 parts 1 and 2 below contain a series of questions. The eu is a group of rich countries characterized by high incomes, stable institutions, and home to 342 billionaires. Credit suisse recently revealed that the richest 1% have now accumulated more wealth than the rest of the world put together. Economic inequality is rapidly increasing in the majority of countries.
Women are in the worst work, and almost all the superrich are men. Hard work with few rewards a recent oxfam america poll found that although these workers. Few highlight or support nepals forgotten migrants, those working seasonally in india. Oxfam gb is a member of oxfam international, a confederation of 12 agencies of diverse cultures and languages which share a commitment to working for an end t o inj ust ice and p overty b oth in lo ngt erm development w ork.
The information in this publication is correct at the time of going to press. Last year saw the biggest increase in billionaires in history, one more every two days. There is so much to read and analyse based on organizational experience of implementing development programs and projects in different parts of the globe. Oxfam demands that german supermarket chains do justice to their ecological and social responsibility. Oxfams commitment to stamping out sexual harassment and abuse. Published by oxfam gb for oxfam international under. The consultant will work very closely with oxfam focal team to ensure that the outputs required are delivered to the required standards and for possible logistical support. Our main site is in danish where you find our the day to day news and campaigns. Tom pietrasik oxfam working for the few political capture and economic inequality in november 20, the world economic forum released its outlook on the global agenda. Brussels, april 2015, in the area of the stock exchange building 2015. This summary of recent oxfam research paints a picture of workers, mostly women, who are working hard but trapped in poverty producing food and garments for consumers. Oxfam america has a topnotch ceo in abby maxman, whom i deeply respect for her skills, experience and attitude. They have been working towards ensuring the proper implementation of the act, increasing student retention, and increased community participation in monitoring and management of school. As the world prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the beijing declaration and platform for action and the 20th anniversary of security council resolution 25, governments, donors, united nations agencies, civil society organizations, and national and local actors must rally together to uphold womens and girls rights where they are furthest behind.
As us supreme court justice louis brandeis famously said, we may have democracy, or we may have wealth concentrated in the hands of the few, but we cannot have both. Please link to oxfam international if you wish to know more about the confederation. Oxfam ibis is the danish member of the oxfam confederation. People waiting to get registered at motihari district government hospital in east champaran, bihar, india.
Corporations maximize profit in part by paying as little tax as possible. Accountable and visionary governments, businesses that work in the interests of workers and producers, a valued environment, womens. Mu is 29 and the mother of three children, all of whom are back at home in myanmar. Tom pietrasik oxfam working for the few political capture and economic inequality in november 20, the world economic forum released its outlook on the global. Oxfam is a global movement of people who wont live with poverty, and we work together to end this injustice for everyone. Housing for the wealthier middle classes rises above the insecure housing of a slum community in lucknow, india.
Action aid international, eurodad and oxfam international. Tom pietrasik oxfam working for the few political capture and economic inequality economic inequality is rapidly increasing in the majority of countries. Oxfam s first paid employee was joe mitty, who began working at the oxfam shop on broad street, oxford on 9 november 1949. Dangerous, poorly paid work for the many is supporting extreme wealth for the few. Oxfam india and nsvk, are working since 2009 to facilitate forest rights under the fra and strengthening campaign on peoples access and control over natural resources in five districts of jharkhand7. It is also where 123 million people are at risk of poverty. In november 20, the world economic forum released its outlook on the global agenda 2014, in which it ranked widening income disparities. Ximena echague oxfam a europe for the many, not the few time to reverse the course of inequality and poverty in europe. Reward work not wealth shows working people need trade unions and the right to collective bargaining more than ever. Putting oxfams partnership principles into practice. Methodology note for oxfams 2017 report an economy for the 99%.
Oxfam has adopted commonly used definitions, including by the united nations, relating to safeguarding. Our economy must stop excessively rewarding those at the top and start working for all people. A certificate of sponsorship from oxfam is a unique reference number that can help individuals secure the right to work for oxfam gb in the uk. A chair in good condition a wedding ring a tv set in good condition a cup and saucer a chair in poor condition a tv set in poor condition. Today, more people than ever are working in jobs that pay too little and offer too few benefits. We help people build better futures for themselves, hold the powerful accountable, and save lives in disasters. Oxfam s safer remittance and improved livelihoods program supports them, starting in kailali and surkhet district. This includes ensuring humane working conditions, sustainable farming methods, and paying fair prices to their suppliers. Oxfam is a global movement of people working towards a world without poverty. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Oxfam has recommended policies in multiple contexts to strengthen the. The increase in lowwage jobs has been particularly damaging for working women. A europe for the many, not the few oxfam deutschland.
Our mission is to tackle the root causes of poverty and create lasting solutions. Oxfam hopes that hong kong, being a part of the global community, can work to achieve sdg 10. January 2014, oxfam released the report working for the few with a factoid that went viral. Please browse the sections below or use the search functionality on the right to see our latest opportunities. An economy for the 1% the gap between rich and poor is reaching new extremes. January 2014 working for the few january 2015 wealth having it all and wanting more january 2016 an economy for the 1% january 2017 an economy for the 99% this methodology note describes the background and approach oxfam used to develop this years report as well as the main wealth distribution statistics that we profile. Issuing this number is the first stage of the application process to enter and work in the uk and will support the work. Sufia, with women working as day labourers, help to raise the ground beneath. Published by oxfam gb for oxfam international under isbn 9781787484719 in september 2019. Reduced inequalities, and take more progressive actions to reduce income disparity. We respond fast in emergencies, and stay to help people rebuild their lives.
Together, we save, protect and rebuild lives when disaster strikes. The power of people against poverty oxfam international. Oxfam streamlined its confederationwide case data collection through a. People need wages that they can live on with dignity. Mine workers in welkom, a gold mining town in free state, are. We help people build better lives for themselves, and for others.
Oxfam has changed the way the world thinks about inequality. Read and download reports undertaken by oxfam in new zealand and abroad. Oxfam s has made numerous contribution to achieve its strong vision and mission. The worlds 85 richest individuals have a combined wealth equal to that of the poorest half of humanity about 3. Oxfam is concerned that, left unchecked, the effects are potentially. Oxfam believes that access to decent work on a living wage is a fundamental pathway out of poverty, and one of the best ways to counter growing inequality. At oxfam new zealand, we take a rightsbased approach to our development, humanitarian and campaign work. Oxfam america sexual violence against women farmworkers in the united states 1 executive summary while working in the fields, olivia tamayo was raped at gunpoint by her supervisor who threatened to kill her husband if she told anyone about it. Now is the time to stop talking at davos and start working to create the greater equality so many millions demand. If there is no overtime for a few weeks, she is unable. Action aid international, eurodad and oxfam international policy brief on the role of the private sector in europes development cooperation 8th december 2014 the private sector has an important role to. More widespread collective bargaining would rebalance the. Oxfam america the power of people against poverty oxfam.
That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at oxfam. Oxfam is an employer of choice due to its conducive environment specifically for females. Accountable and visionary governments, businesses that work. Oxfam shares its analysis, and wants to see the 2014 world economic.
The world economic forum has identified economic inequality as a major risk to human progress, impacting social stability within countries and threatening security on a global scale. This english part of our web site has information on partners and donors as well as a few details about oxfam ibis. Oxfam is working to make sure that the poor get a share of the power and resources that will help to reduce. All our current oxfam gb opportunities are advertised via this page. Ximena echague oxfam a europe for the many, not the few. Together with our local partners, we work in more than 90 countries as part of the oxfam international confederation, to tackle the root causes of poverty and respond to emergencies. Its a chance to join a community of likeminded individuals tackling poverty together around the world. This massive concentration of economic resources in the hands of fewer people presents a real threat to inclusive political and economic systems, and compounds.