Oxfam’s staff in the occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip have sent an impassioned plea to the charity’s managers, expressing frustration at the growing crisis over its refusal to end the relationship with Scarlett Johansson. Read more about Oxfam staff say charity’s tie to Scarlett Johansson puts their work in “jeopardy”
In Los Angeles and New York, human rights groups delivered a petition to Johansson’s representatives at Creative Artists Agency, calling on the Hollywood actress to end her relationship with SodaStream. Read more about Oxfam America office refuses to receive petition urging it to dump Scarlett Johansson
PR expert says pro-Israel advocacy by Oxfam’s Scarlett Johansson is better than the work done by the Israeli government. Read more about Oxfam “ambassador” Scarlett Johansson praised for “strong pro-Israel stance”
“By choosing to remain an ambassador for SodaStream, Johansson also choses to remain an ambassador for forced displacement,” Palestinians tell Oxfam. Read more about Oxfam’s Palestinian partners condemn charity’s “mishandling” of Scarlett Johansson affair
The dispute within the global charity is largely along transatlantic lines, with Oxfam America stamping on anything seen to be critical of Israel. Read more about “Internal revolt” at Oxfam over Scarlett Johansson affair, insider says
“We rebuke Johansson’s condescending remarks that SodaStream is “building a bridge to peace between Israel and Palestine.’” Read more about Palestinians to Oxfam: Dump Scarlett Johansson “immediately”
Why did Oxfam tweet, then delete a statement on Hollywood actress’ deal with occupation profiteer SodaStream? Read more about Signs of disarray at Oxfam over “ambassador of oppression” Scarlett Johansson
The “ongoing credibility of Oxfam depends on its adhering to its founding principles … I am certain my grandfather and great-uncle would agree with me.” Read more about Scarlett Johansson is “ambassador for oppression,” says Oxfam founder’s grandson
In doing so, Oxfam has taken a clear position against Palestinians and their rights and chosen complicity with Israeli occupation and colonization. Read more about Oxfam backs Scarlett Johansson, despite actress' endorsement of Israeli settlements
It’s impossible to be an “ambassador” both for a human rights group and for human rights abusers! Read more about Oxfam's cowardly stance on Scarlett Johansson's Israeli settlement profiteering