Safeguarding input for the OiP website:

What does safeguarding cover at Oxfam Pacific?

It covers any type of sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment and all forms of child abuse.

How do we address safeguarding?

We strive to ensure that everyone is safe to participate in our programs.

We are committed to having effective procedures, measures and safe practices to prevent, respond to and protect individuals so they are safe from us, and

We continuously work to improve programs that will help keep people safe from others.

If you’re interested in learning more about Oxfam’s approach to safeguarding, click on one of the documents below:

·         Policy on Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH)

·       Child Safeguarding Policy

·       Youth Safeguarding Policy

·       Security Policy and Local Security Guidelines

·       Sexual Diversity and Gender Identity Rights Policy

Do you want to raise safeguarding concern or file a safeguarding report?

Anyone can raise concern or make a complaint. All concerns and reports are treated with strict confidentiality. Reporting will not affect your funding or assistance to your community.

To make a report, you can email: safeguarding@oxfampacific.org or lodge it through our Misconduct webform here.

What happens when you raise safeguarding concern or report an incident

You can report your concerns or report an incident at any time!

Safeguarding concerns and incidents are handled on a ‘need-to-know’ basis. Only trained and relevant personnel will have access to the information you provide. UNLESS there is a possibility that it may cause more harm and/or is a breach of your local laws.

All concerns received are acted on swiftly following the process below. However, the timeline will vary depending on the nature and complexity of the case.

Oxfam Pacific will work with parties involved to ensure that you are updated throughout the duration of the case.