Challenges in context According to an Oxfam report, half a billion people could be pushed into poverty by COVID-19. The International Labour Organisation (ILO), warned that the crisis is expected …
Technology and inequality
Claire SpoorsWe are at a crossroads on the digital highway. Advocacy Adviser, Claire Spoors highlights some key themes for the international development sector to consider when thinking about the intersection of …
Reinventing the toilet
Brian McSorelyBrian McSorley on Oxfam’s contribution to ensuring the poorest people on the planet have access to a loo. Earlier this month, Bill Gates stood up to address an international conference …
#TechWomenAfrica: Connected women and youth-bridging the digital divide
Muthoni MaingiMuthoni Maingi, Head of Digital Campaigns at Oxfam International, reflects on the challenges for gender equality in online spaces and her recent visit to the #TechWomenAfrica conference. Earlier this month …
Tackling gender based violence in the digital age
Kirsten BickfordIn a world where the digital landscape is rapidly changing the way we access information, the extent to which technology can help or hinder those affected by gender based violence …
Empowering girls and women through ICTs
Kirsten BickfordEmpowering girls and women through ICTs isn’t just a question of social justice, it’s also smart economics. Kirsten Bickford explains why. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are often cited as …