This case study focused on how the CEO of Oxfam America, Abby Maxman used feminist leadership to advance safeguarding initiatives at Oxfam. It will be a useful case study for organizations that are looking to understand how leadership can impact safeguarding and a humanitarian and/or development organization.
These documents from Oxfam give guidance on budgeting for safeguarding. The document is available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.
This document from Oxfam is a Code of Code for Oxam's partners. It gives Oxfam's partners guidance regarding the key issues that they need to be aware of, and the standards of behavior. This document is useful for organizations that are looking for an example of a Code of Conduct for partners.
This document from the Independent Commission on Sexual Misconduct, Accountability and Culture Change provides an overview of the steps that Oxfam was recommended to take to improve safeguarding within the organization in 2018. It is a lengthy document, but has several recommendations for Oxfam that other organizations might find useful to review for their own organization.
This document from the Independent Commission proposes recommendations on how Oxfam can better align its values and strengthen its systems to prevent and respond to all forms of abuse of power; harassment; and interpersonal misconduct, including sexual misconduct. This document will be useful for organizations looking to better understand the scandals that galvanized the safeguarding sector and for organizations looking for a starting place on essential safeguarding measures to take.
This document is the report of the Charity Commission's inquiry into Oxfam Great Britian. This report is useful for organizations that are looking to develop a better understanding of some of the risk factors for SEAH.
This document from Oxfam outlines their ten point plan to address safeguarding issues within the organization. This document will be useful for organizations that are looking for tangible examples of actions to take to address safeguarding issues within their organizations.
"We convened other CEOs in the sector and said, what can we do to bring more attention and capacity for better approaches to protecting staff, communities, and ensuring policies and systems are in place?" said Abby maxman, CEO of Oxfam America.
The brutal hostilities we are seeing in multiple conflicts around the world have exposed a terrible truth: We are living in an era of impunity. Attacks that kill or injure civilians, including humanitarian and health-care personnel, are devastatingly common. Yet despite widespread condemnation, serious violations of the rules of war too often go unpunished.
On June 26 and 27, over 240 leaders and innovators in the global development and humanitarian community gathered for InterAction’s flagship annual event, Forum, at Convene in downtown Washington, D.C. Headlined by speakers from Congress and the Administration, and complemented by panel discussions and interactive sessions from over 30 organizations, the event sparked broad discussion and debate on a variety of issues—from localization and sanctions, to artificial intelligence and current global crises.
