This blog reflects on the challenges faced by Muslim charities as the Covid-19 crisis strangles fundraising and threatens lifesaving programs in the field precisely when they are needed most.

This blog reflects on how the customary gatherings of Eid al-Fitr have not been possible in the same way as in other years for Muslims across the world.

The prospects of direct talks between Afghanistan’s government and the Taliban have raised cautious hopes after decades of conflict. This blog argues if there is to be durable peace, then Afghanistan’s CIA-supported paramilitary forces must also be disbanded.

This blog explores whether NGO activity to assist migrants is a “pull factor”? Or whether the question of “pull factor” the wrong one to start with?

This blog explains why the narrative that search and rescue activities are a pull factor for migration is oversimplified.

This blog explores the obligations states have towards refugees and migrants even before they cross the border, including assistance at sea.

This blog examines how “the pull factor” became a central premise in European discussions about cross-Mediterranean migration.

This blog examines the role of NGOs and civil society actors in the search and rescue of migrants at sea.

During March 2020, 145,000 Afghans returned from Iran, many infected with coronavirus. This blog examines the impact of Covid-19 on Afghanistan.

The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered the suspension of international resettlement for refugees. This blog examines the discretionary nature of resettlement and the possible future impacts of the resettlement suspension.

This blog identifies political, economic and social risks related to coronavirus responses in Africa and emphasises the disproportionate burden carried by women.

How can the digitisation of the human rights field re-shape ideas about death and the practices of care and control of the dead in the international space.