Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™

LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Australia not contributing enough to Syria appeal: Oxfam

International aid group Oxfam says Australia isn't contributing its fair share to the international humanitiarian appeal for Syria.

20131217000852252686-original.jpg
Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan.

International aid group Oxfam is calling on wealthy nations, including Australia, to commit to collectively taking at least five percent of Syria's three million refugees, and to increase aid donations.

Oxfam also wants foreign countries to stop arming parties in the country's conflict.

In a new report, it criticises much of the international community for leaving Syria's immediate neighbours to shoulder the burden of the massive refugee exodus.

Spokeswoman Steph Cousins told Angelo Risso Australia isn't contributing its fair share.

(Click on the audio tab above to hear the full interview)


1 min read

Published

Updated

By Angelo Risso



Share this with family and friends


Get SBS News straight to your inbox

Sign up now for daily news from Australia and around the world. You can also subscribe to Insight's weekly newsletter for in-depth features and first-person stories.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Stream now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world