Oxfam sex scandal must not be ‘cover’ for foreign aid cuts, Nicola Sturgeon
The Oxfam aid scandal must not be used as “cover” by those who want the UK to slash the help it provides to poorer nations overseas, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
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Independent Commission to investigate claims of sexual exploitation at Oxfam
The head of Oxfam International has said she will be appointing an independent commission to investigate claims of sexual exploitation. Executive director Winnie Byanyima promised to root out any wrongdoing
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Scottish Aid charity has dealt ‘decisively’ with two claims of sexual misconduct
A Scottish international aid charity has confirmed it has dealt with two cases of alleged sexual misconduct involving children. The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (Sciaf) said one case involved
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Oxfam admit ‘serious mistake’ in rehiring worker sacked amid Haiti sex misconduct claims
One of the Oxfam workers sacked over sexual misconduct allegations in earthquake-shattered Haiti was later re-hired by the charity in Ethiopia. The decision to employ the man as a consultant
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Catholic charity sacks former Oxfam employee accused of sexual misconduct in Haiti
A Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (Cafod) employee accused of sexual misconduct when he worked for Oxfam in Haiti has been dismissed from his current role, the charity said. Director
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Minnie Driver steps down as Oxfam ambassador in wake of sex scandal
Minnie Driver has become the first celebrity to quit as an Oxfam ambassador following allegations senior staff working in crisis zones paid for sex with vulnerable locals. The Good Will
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Oxfam must demonstrate ‘moral leadership’ as Mordaunt threatens funding withdrawal
Oxfam’s handling of sex allegations has been condemned by the Government – with a threat that millions in taxpayer funding could be cut off. International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt said
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Minister calls for assurances from NGOs in wake of Oxfam allegations
International organisations funded by the Scottish Government have been asked to give assurances over their policies to protect the vulnerable. It comes in the wake of the Oxfam sexual misconduct
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Charity watchdog announce Oxfam inquiry as details of sexual abuse surface
The charity watchdog is to begin its inquiry into Oxfam following the aid worker sex scandal which resulted in the resignation of one of its most senior figures. Oxfam issued
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Oxfam faces Government crisis talks over Haiti sexual misconduct allegations
Oxfam faces crisis talks with the Government as it deals with the fall-out following claims of sexual misconduct by aid workers. International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt will meet the charity
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