Maryam is the Head of Media and Communications at Bond, the UK network for INGOs, where she leads and drives Bond’s media and communications function to support UK INGOs and the wider international development and humanitarian sector. Maryam also leads the organisation’s work to decolonise and depoliticise the language used by the sector.
Maryam has over 15 years’ experience working in communications and media for INGOs and thinktanks on a range of issues including Official Development Assistance (ODA), migration, human rights and civic space, climate change, basic service delivery in conflict-affected states and ending child marriage.
Maryam has a master’s in international development and communications from City University and an LLB Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Sheffield. She is also a trustee for the International Broadcasting Trust and Peace Direct.
Posts
Is ‘aid washing’ holding back peacebuilding and development in Gaza?
By framing the crisis in Gaza as predominately a humanitarian issue, are we ignoring the main drivers of the crisis? Bond’s Maryam Mohsin examines how inaccurate language is allowing the international community to ignore Palestinian priorities, including investing in civic space, advocacy and peacebuilding.
Is now the time to rename “aid”?
Last week, the Kampala Initiative hosted an event asking whether now is the time to rename “aid”. Bond’s Head of Media and Communications, Maryam Mohsin, shares her reflections from the thought-provoking session.
Taking British politics, jargon and colonialism out of our language
When it comes to language, we need to practise what we preach, if we are to have legitimacy and influence at Bond, and it is important that we aim to set the bar high for ourselves and encourage others to do the same.