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Oxfam is a British-founded confederation of 21 independent non-governmental organizations (NGOs), focusing on the alleviation of global poverty, founded in 1942 and led by Oxfam International. It began as the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief in Oxford, UK, in 1942, to alleviate World War Two related hunger and continued in the aftermath of the war. Oxfam has an international presence with operations in 79 countries and 21 members in the Oxfam Confederation in Australia, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, North and Latin America and the Caribbean.
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UK's richest 10% took half of India's wealth during colonial era: Oxfam reportOxfam’s 'Takers, Not Makers' report reveals Britain extracted $64.82 trillion from India during colonialism, enriching the UK's elite and middle class. It details the suppression of India’s..IndiaTimes - Published | |
First trillionaire in 10 years, but it’ll take centuries to end global povertyOxfam warns that wealth inequality persists as the wealth of billionaires has grown three times faster than inflation, while nearly 800 million workers struggle to keep up with rising prices. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
World's richest men 'double their wealth' - as Oxfam warns of first trillionaireThe world's five richest men have more than doubled their fortunes to £688bn in three years - while the wealth of the poorest 60% has fallen, according to Oxfam.Sky News - Published | |
Richest 1% 'emit as much CO2 as poorest two-thirds of planet'The world's richest 1% emitted as much carbon-dioxide emissions as the poorest two-thirds of the planet's population, a new report by Oxfam claims.Sky News - Published | |
Most work done by women 'is unpaid'Most of the work done by women around the world is unpaid, according to a new Oxfam report.Sky News - Published | |
Development finance institutions funding hospitals that fleece patients: Oxfam studyIndiaTimes - Published | |
Oxfam denies woman wearing 'TERF' badge in Pride promo video is JK Rowling Oxfam has denied a woman who was featured in its cartoon promoting Pride Month was JK Rowling after a backlash.Sky News - Published | |
CBI files FIR against Oxfam, searches office in FCRA caseThe CBI registered the case on the basis of a complaint from the Union home ministry, which had suspended Oxfam India’s FCRA licence last year. The complaint alleges that Oxfam India received at..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CBI registers FIR against Oxfam and others for alleged violations of FCRAThe FIR has been registered against Oxfam India based on a complaint from the Union Home Ministry.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | |
MHA for CBI probe against Oxfam India over FCRA normsThe home ministry has recommended a CBI probe against prominent NGO Oxfam India for alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA), such as diversion of foreign donations..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Who owns NGO Oxfam India? Know controversy over foreign funds, reason behind CBI probeCBI has launched a probe into the NGO Oxfam India, alleging that it has been receiving foreign funds. Here is all you need to know about the controversy.DNA - Published | |
Home ministry recommends CBI probe against Oxfam India for FCRA violationIndiaTimes - Published | |
Richest 21 Indian billionaires have more wealth than 700 million Indians: Oxfam reportWhile just 5% Indians owned over 62% of total wealth in the country in 2021, the bottom 50% of the population possessed merely 3% of the wealth, according to Oxfam India’s latest report “Survival..IndiaTimes - Published | |
