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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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More than 100 organisations sound the alarm about imminent famine in Gaza More than 100 organisations sound the alarm about imminent famine in Gaza In a joint statement, leading organisations including Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International and Oxfam said that.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:12Published 2 days ago

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UK's richest 10% took half of India's wealth during colonial era: Oxfam report Oxfam’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 on January 20, 2025
First trillionaire in 10 years, but it’ll take centuries to end global poverty Oxfam 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 on January 16, 2024
World's richest men 'double their wealth' - as Oxfam warns of first trillionaire The 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 on January 15, 2024

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 on November 20, 2023
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 on August 2, 2023
Development finance institutions funding hospitals that fleece patients: Oxfam study IndiaTimes - Published on July 4, 2023

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 on June 6, 2023
CBI files FIR against Oxfam, searches office in FCRA case The 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 on April 19, 2023
CBI registers FIR against Oxfam and others for alleged violations of FCRA The FIR has been registered against Oxfam India based on a complaint from the Union Home Ministry. DNA - Published on April 19, 2023Also reported by •IndiaTimes
MHA for CBI probe against Oxfam India over FCRA norms The 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 on April 6, 2023

Who owns NGO Oxfam India? Know controversy over foreign funds, reason behind CBI probe CBI 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 on April 6, 2023
Home ministry recommends CBI probe against Oxfam India for FCRA violation IndiaTimes - Published on April 6, 2023
Richest 21 Indian billionaires have more wealth than 700 million Indians: Oxfam report While 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 on January 16, 2023