Controversy has erupted following the departure of Oxfam Great Britain head Halima Begum.
Begum left the organization over the weekend following allegations by staff members of bullying, which have since been disputed. An Oxfam spokesperson would not confirm what led to Begum’s departure, telling Devex in an email that it would “be inappropriate to comment on any individual.”
However, the charity did send a statement to Devex that some Oxfam staff “raised concerns about culture,” which “informed an independent review that took place” by “an independent specialist consultancy with recognised expertise in workplace culture, equity, and inclusion.”