Child Protection Policy – Oxfam Canada

This document is the One Oxfam Child Safeguarding Policy, outlining Oxfam’s commitment to protecting children from harm and abuse, including sexual exploitation and physical, verbal, or emotional abuse and neglect. It applies globally to all Oxfam employees and those associated with their work. The policy defines child safeguarding responsibilities, reporting procedures, and support for children who have suffered harm. It emphasizes a zero-tolerance approach to inaction and provides definitions for key terms related to child safeguarding. It outlines expected behaviors and actions that need to be taken.