Politics of Poverty
Politics of Poverty
When local organizations really lead: The Pakistan floods
As a catastrophic flood emergency unfolded in 2022, Oxfam made an important decision: support a partner-led response.
Politics of Poverty
MLK Day and the ongoing work toward economic justice
Dr. King promoted a vision of economic justice and equality where all people could work with dignity to support themselves and their families. Fifty years after his death, persistent economic inequality—particularly along racial lines—makes clear that there is much more work to be done to achieve King’s vision.
Politics of Poverty
A migration policy based on “deterrence” increases risk of gender-based violence
A recent report from our two organizations reveals shocking levels of gender-based violence at the US/Mexico border, and exposes how the deterrence-based asylum policy of the US is fueling it.