This blog provides reflections on the politics of humanitarian aid in Myanmar and the challenges of getting humanitarian access in the short term and securing human rights for the future.

This blog reflects on the humanitarian catastrophe in Yemen and the challenge of donor fatigue.

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.

As the Covid-19 pandemic is spreading across the globe, its impact touches all corners of society. What happens when the pandemic reaches areas that were already dealing with various sorts of humanitarian challenges? How are humanitarian operations being impacted both directly and indirectly?

In the wake of the scandal in Haiti revolving around sexual misconduct by Oxfam staff in the aftermath of the 2010 Earthquake, the aid sector is now engaging in ‘safeguarding’ exercises. However, despite good intentions, the safeguarding response has some problematic qualities which need to be discussed.

Examining UK ‘managing migration’ initiatives, illustrating a securitisation of humanitarian aid.