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Humanitarianism in crisis?

22 February 2024 • 

Humanitarians are being constrained by geopolitical agendas of donor states and the growing assertion of national sovereignty. What, then, can humanitarians hope to achieve? Watch this webinar with expert speakers from University of Bath, Dr Mathilde Maîtrot, Dr Touseef Mir and Dr Naomi Pendle who discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of humanitarian principles and practice.

Understanding electoral campaigning rules

10 January 2024 • 

Ahead of the next general election, Bond members can continue to campaign ahead of an election under charity and electoral law, but you must understand the rules. This briefing paper will help you do that and focuses on electoral law.

The UK Government’s Strategy for International Development

5 July 2022

The UK government published its strategy for international development in May 2022, which sets out its approach to international development over the following decade. This paper analyses the strategy and makes some suggestions for next steps.

Creating better engagement

6 June 2022 • 

How can we improve engagement so that it delivers on its promise of greater inclusion and impact for all? This paper looks at the principles behind effective engagement and outlines key steps that government and CSOs can take to improve it for all.

On the human rights frontline

2 October 2021 • 

This report is centred on interviews with 82 human rights defenders in seven countries who are targeted because of their vital work.

The Glasgow Action Plan 2021: COP26 asks to the UK government

15 July 2021 • 

High ambition, stronger short-term action, equitable participation, and climate justice must be put at the heart of COP26, and all nations must come with renewed ambition to limit climate change, restore nature, and make our societies more equal.