Madison TeskeyOct 16, 20234 min readInternational Day for the Eradication of PovertyHow did the day start? October 17th is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This day can be traced all the way back to...
Madison TeskeySep 30, 20236 min readTruth and Reconciliation Beyond Residential SchoolsSeven Fallen Feathers by Christian Morisseau (father of Kyle Morisseau) Today is National Truth and Reconciliation day in Canada. This...
Madison TeskeyApr 3, 20235 min readGet to Know the Unwrapped Artists!Hi Queen’s students and Kingston community members! You may have noticed some additions to the Oxfam @ Queen’s Fair Trade Snack Bar for...
Madison TeskeyMar 10, 20233 min readWomen's Sexual and Reproductive Health and RightsRights to Sexual and Reproductive Health: Sexual and reproductive health refers to a person’s right to a healthy body and the autonomy,...
Oxfam at Queen'sJan 30, 20235 min readKingston Interval HouseLast semester, Oxfam at Queen’s raised $816 for the Oxfam initiative Her Future, Her Choice. We are incredibly grateful for the support...
Madison TeskeyOct 30, 20223 min readImportant Women in Canadian HistoryWith Women’s History Month in Canada coming to an end, it is important to learn about and celebrate those who advocated for the rights of...
Madison TeskeySep 27, 20224 min readNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation What is Truth and Reconciliation Day? September 30th, 2021 marked Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Now each...
Oxfam at Queen'sSep 2, 20222 min readWhat can you expect from Oxfam At Queen’s this September?Welcome back Gaels! The Oxfam at Queen’s team hopes you all had a relaxing summer and are ready to return to Kingston! With classes...
Oxfam at Queen'sMar 1, 20223 min readWrapping up Black History month Black History Month originated in the 1920s to teach Black students about their history, which had been left out of the narrative of...
Oxfam at Queen'sFeb 5, 20223 min readWhat Oxfam has Been up to LatelySince the beginning of 2022, Oxfam Canada has played a role in funding the current UN humanitarian appeal for Somalia, raising awareness...
Oxfam at Queen'sDec 1, 20213 min readWorld Aids DayOn December 1st, 1988, World AIDS Day was the first-ever assigned global health day to bring people together worldwide to unite in the...
Oxfam at Queen'sNov 16, 20212 min readGender Discrimination and Poverty Although gender inequality has shown much change throughout the previous decades, women continue to face marginalization in the workplace...
Oxfam at Queen'sNov 3, 20212 min readFair TradeThroughout the year, Oxfam at Queen’s runs a snackbar consisting of a charming offering of coffee, snacks, tea and seasonal specials. The...
Oxfam at Queen'sOct 8, 20213 min readWorld HungerOn October 16th, 1945, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization established World Food Day to increase awareness of world...
Oxfam at Queen'sSep 19, 20213 min readAccess to EducationThe right to education is a concept that many take for granted, yet millions of people around the world cannot even access one year of...
Oxfam at Queen'sAug 3, 20212 min readWomen in PovertyOver 1.5 million women in Canada are living in poverty, equating to 12% of all Canadian women, according to Statistics Canada. As a...
Oxfam at Queen'sJun 24, 20212 min readJune 2021- Pride MonthWhat is pride month? Pride month dates back to June 1970, where in New York City thousands of activists gathered to march on the one-year...
Aanandini BambawaleMar 28, 20212 min readAcknowledging World Water Day: Valuing WaterThis past Monday, March 22nd, marked World Water Day, a UN Observance to commemorate the importance of clean water and support...
Oxfam at Queen'sMar 14, 20212 min readWomen’s Rights Issues Pt. 5-Gender in EmergenciesThe fifth pillar of eliminating poverty through women’s rights includes Gender in Emergencies to prioritize women’s needs during a time...
Aanandini BambawaleFeb 28, 20212 min readWomen’s Rights Issues Pt. 4-Women’s Transformative LeadershipDid You Know? Worldwide, less than 21% of national legislators are women During peace talks, women make up just 10% of negotiators at the...
