International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
How 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...
How 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...
Seven Fallen Feathers by Christian Morisseau (father of Kyle Morisseau) Today is National Truth and Reconciliation day in Canada. This...
Hi Queen’s students and Kingston community members! You may have noticed some additions to the Oxfam @ Queen’s Fair Trade Snack Bar for...
Rights to Sexual and Reproductive Health: Sexual and reproductive health refers to a person’s right to a healthy body and the autonomy,...
Last semester, Oxfam at Queen’s raised $816 for the Oxfam initiative Her Future, Her Choice. We are incredibly grateful for the support...
With 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...
What is Truth and Reconciliation Day? September 30th, 2021 marked Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Now each...
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...
Black History Month originated in the 1920s to teach Black students about their history, which had been left out of the narrative of...
Since the beginning of 2022, Oxfam Canada has played a role in funding the current UN humanitarian appeal for Somalia, raising awareness...
On December 1st, 1988, World AIDS Day was the first-ever assigned global health day to bring people together worldwide to unite in the...
Although gender inequality has shown much change throughout the previous decades, women continue to face marginalization in the workplace...
Throughout the year, Oxfam at Queen’s runs a snackbar consisting of a charming offering of coffee, snacks, tea and seasonal specials. The...
On October 16th, 1945, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization established World Food Day to increase awareness of world...
The right to education is a concept that many take for granted, yet millions of people around the world cannot even access one year of...
Over 1.5 million women in Canada are living in poverty, equating to 12% of all Canadian women, according to Statistics Canada. As a...
What 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...
This past Monday, March 22nd, marked World Water Day, a UN Observance to commemorate the importance of clean water and support...
The fifth pillar of eliminating poverty through women’s rights includes Gender in Emergencies to prioritize women’s needs during a time...
Did You Know? Worldwide, less than 21% of national legislators are women During peace talks, women make up just 10% of negotiators at the...