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|type=International non-governmental organization | |type=International non-governmental organization | ||
|website=http://www.oxfam.org | |website=http://www.oxfam.org | ||
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| + | |sourcewatch=http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/Oxfam | ||
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| + | ==Controversies== | ||
| + | In June 2023, Oxfam apologised after posting an animation for Pride Month featuring a character in a "[[hate group]]" who resembled [[JK Rowling]].<ref>https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65831823</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:22, 12 June 2023
 Oxfam       | |
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| Headquarters | Oxford, United Kingdom |
| Type | International non-governmental organization |
| Interests | Poverty |
| Member of | European Policy Centre |
| Sponsored by | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, ClimateWorks, Hewlett Foundation |
Controversies
In June 2023, Oxfam apologised after posting an animation for Pride Month featuring a character in a "hate group" who resembled JK Rowling.[1]
Employees on Wikispooks
| Employee | Job | Appointed | End | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Cox | Senior Press Officer | 2003 | 2006 | |
| Justin Forsyth | Policy and Campaigns Director | 1993 | 2003 | |
| Amil Khan | Strategic Communications Lead in Pakistan | November 2010 | April 2011 | "Drafted in to help Oxfam GB manage its response to the 2010 Pakistan floods. Led a team of media, advocacy and policy advisors engaging Pakistani decision makers to affect strategic change in policy" |
Sponsors
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Very influential and rich foundation established to take leadership of global health. |
| ClimateWorks | Large funder of projects intended to steer public opinion and take control over all government policy under the pretext of fighting climate change. Part of "a blob" of similar very wealthy interconnected foundations with opaque structures. Backers include Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg. |
| Hewlett Foundation | Huge foundation setting the agenda by funding lots of deep state projects. |
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