Policy papers

Since the onset of the devastating Earthquake in 2015, Oxfam has been supporting affected families in emergency response and recovery. Rebuilding houses along with creating livelihood improvements, access to water and sanitation, gender, social inclusion and protection of vulnerable people has been...

Women living in river basins are dependent on rivers for several reasons, that includes drinking water, irrigation, and other forms of livelihood. However, women have limited control over the resources, they are dependent on and are impacted by the water induced disasters, living in a constant fear...

More than ever, we at Oxfam, are advocating for putting an end to inequality in Nepal. Recently we launched ‘Fighting Inequality in Nepal’ report which works as a testament to show current scenario of the country where 8.1 million Nepalis live in poverty. Without the concerned effort to tackle...

Today, more than 8.1 million Nepalis live in poverty. Women and girls are more likely to be poor, despite the significant contribution they make to the economy, especially through unpaid care and household work. More than one-third of Nepal’s children under 5 years are stunted, and 10% suffer...

Oxfam’s goal for Humanitarian, Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation programme has been “Saving lives now and in the future with enhanced resilience for vulnerable women and men at risk of, or coping with, disasters and impacts of climate change”. With this belief, since the onset...