Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp. Photo: Anastasia Taylor-
Lind/Oxfam Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp houses more than
100,000 people.  Working toward peace in Syria: Some questions
and answers  “Oxfam believes that the international community
must act immediately to protect civilians and end the bloodshed
in Syria by urgently pursuing a political solution to the
crisis.”  Oxfam's position on chemical weapons, military
intervention, and specific recommendations on a peaceful way
forward to end the crisis in Syria.  What is Oxfam calling for?
The Syrian people have cried out for peace for more than two
years, and the world has finally answered their pleas.
Announcing a date range for the Geneva II peace talks brings us
closer to a much-needed resolution to the conflict in Syria.
Secretary Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov now have a
real opportunity to help bring an end to the death,
displacement, and suffering taking place.  For these talks to be
a success, all parts of Syrian society must be adequately