Articles
Syria's earthquake survivors are pawns in a battle for power
Co-opting aid to control who gets what and where violates sacred humanitarian principles
The Turkey-Syria earthquakes could give people a chance to repair relationships
One hopes that global solidarity will lead to an effort to resolve the many differences that have left the region scarred
By halting aid over Afghanistan's absurd gender rules, agencies let the Taliban win
Surely none of the millions of Afghans in crisis think 'solidarity' should be an excuse for worsening their plight
Why is modern humanitarianism failing, even as we give more and more aid?
We must look within because that is where the innate humanitarian instinct is alive, waiting to be unleashed
Cop27 should lead by preparing us for an over-heated world
Limiting global warming to 1.5°C is no longer possible. We must prepare to endure difficult times ahead
The UN Security Council needs fixing – but is it possible?
The only UN organ that can legitimately shape the well-being of humanity has been floundering for years
Weekend Essay: Why the UN General Assembly still matters in 2022
Global powers have become more intransigent, but they are still willing to talk
Can the UN save itself by downsizing?
De-cluttering the organisation does not mean its impact will be smaller. Instead, it will rebuild trust and restore its original mandate
High-tech humanitarianism can help save a suffering world
Polarisation and mistrust is making the job of humanitarian organisations harder than ever
If the world is producing enough food for all, why is global hunger rising?
The problem isn't just the outcome of climate change and conflict
Doctors should be the new diplomats
Health professionals could play an important role preventing conflicts
Scandal shakes the UN and gives us lessons in how to reform it
A little-known UN agency is being dogged by allegations of serious corruption
