OXFAM

British

/ ˈɒksfæm /

acronym

Oxford Committee for Famine Relief

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Also backing the letter is Millionaires for Humanity, a network of wealthy individuals calling for a global 1% wealth tax, and Oxfam, a global anti-poverty nonprofit.

From Barron's

By the end of December, 37 groups—including Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam—had failed to submit complete applications, according to Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lawyers for the axed former chief executive of Oxfam GB have said she will launch legal action against the charity, claiming she was constructively dismissed.

From BBC

Dr Begum's lawyers said she had been constructively dismissed and legal proceedings would be commenced against Oxfam in the Employment Tribunal.

From BBC

Halima Begum's solicitors say she was "forced to resign" due to the "hostile, victimising and discriminatory conduct of Oxfam".

From BBC

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