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2021
Oxfam faces backlash over staff racial justice survey
Oxfam faced public criticism over a racial justice survey distributed to its UK staff. The article reports that some workers objected to the survey and that social media users criticized the charity; it also says Oxfam had not yet commented.
2020
GiveIndia launches mission to support families affected by COVID-19
GiveIndia launched a mission in India to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including providing economic support and protection against the virus. Its #IndiaAgainstCoronaVirus initiative would provide hygiene kits to underprivileged families and support hospital frontline workers.
2020
2020
Oxfam GB accelerates operational review amid fundraising and cost pressures
Oxfam said that challenging fundraising conditions and cost pressures had led it to accelerate its strategic review of operations and inform staff. It said details were still being worked through and that it was too early to say how many staff might be affected by the latest cost-cutting round.
2018
Oxfam faces fresh Haiti sexual misconduct allegations
A report published on March 17 alleged that Oxfam kept a senior aid worker in Haiti for more than a year despite harassment claims. Oxfam acknowledged past mistakes in handling the allegations and said it had introduced a whistleblowing hotline and new standards.