Penny Mordaunt’s vision for international development
…of small, local organisations. Other notable points Mordaunt said that Brexit provides an opportunity to project British values of freedom, equality, democracy, free trade and cooperation on the global stage,…
Where do the public stand on aid and global poverty in the midst of Covid-19?
The Development Engagement Lab is back to provide a free update of their latest communications insights around the British public’s attitudes and engagement with aid in the Covid-19 pandemic, followed…
How do we step up to address the imbalance of power in our organisations?
…committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. The need for ongoing commitment and faster progress is laid out in recent blogs from our people of colour working group. Clearly there is…
Teach2030
Help teachers improve their skills around the world. Bought to you by the Commonwealth Education Trust, Teach2030 is a new collection of courses and resources for teachers working around the…
Breaking barriers: How paid internships can transform inclusivity in the international development sector
…throughout the globe. Seeing BRAC’s work with local communities, and especially women as agents of change, has been an eye-opening experience. As internships serve to provide an entry point for…
Bond statement in support of Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights intervention in relation to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
On the 1st of July, Dunja Mijatović, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, wrote to the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lord Speaker of the House…
Liz Truss replaces Dominic Raab as secretary of state for foreign, commonwealth and development affairs
…the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, delivers long-term, sustainable development for the most marginalised communities, whilst protecting human rights and civil society space globally. “The secretary of state has an…
Advancing gender equality and eye health: Reflections on UN Commission on the Status of Women 68 and beyond
The 68th session of the UN Commission for the Status of Women served as a pivotal moment for UN Member States to unite and commit to robust measures in combating…
Bond statement in response to Liz Truss becoming the new secretary of state for foreign, commonwealth and development affairs
Conservative MP for South West Norfolk, Liz Truss, has been appointed as secretary of state for foreign, commonwealth and development affairs. She replaces Dominic Raab, who has moved to the…
Bond statement in reaction to ICAI review on the UK’s International Climate Commitments
Today, Thursday 29 February, The Independent Commission for Aid Impact (ICAI) has released its review on UK aid’s International Climate Finance Commitments. It has found that the UK’s commitment to…