Frank Field brought moral passion and an inquiring mind to politics. I was deputed to 'keep him engaged' when we were in Opposition 1994-97 and I always learnt something from our conversations. The tributes from across the political spectrum speak to his kindness as well as his

.Ravi Gurumurthy is always full of wisdom: newstatesman.com/spotlight/2024…

This is the truth about global responsibility - it is going backwards not forwards.  Far from a crushing burden on rich countries, aid levels are inadequate to make up for the money being taken out of poor countries.
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The humanitarian sector faces a massive funding gap: 67% of need, or $41 billion, went unfunded in 2023. If we’re going to solve the world’s big problems and scale solutions, the private sector must step in. brand-studio.fortune.com/international-…

Millions of lives are hanging by a thread in Sudan. Pledges made at this week's Paris conference on Sudan need to materialize urgently.

Read Harlem Désir and Eatizaz Yousif's piece in Le Monde
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To end extreme poverty and unlock sustainable development, G20 leaders should back financial architecture reform, deliver more concessional finance via #IDA21 , and work with civil society to ensure the money gets to where it’s needed most. That’s why I’ve signed this important

Sheppie Abramowitz was an inspiration to generations. We mourn her passing and promise to live up to her example. washingtonpost.com/obituaries/202…

Gaza is facing a public health crisis as patients, including children, die of easily preventable or treatable diseases. Even with an immediate ceasefire, up to nearly 12,000 people could lose their lives. rescue.org/press-release/…

For the poorest people in the world, the decisions made at World Bank meetings are matters of life and death.

I wrote in Foreign Policy about the need to break with tradition to address extreme poverty: foreignpolicy.com/2024/04/15/wor…

One year after fighting broke out in Sudan, the country faces the world’s largest displacement crisis. Over 14,000 people have been killed.

IRC - International Rescue Committee’s new report highlights the stories of those directly impacted: rescue.org/press-release/…

Dans un quasi-oubli,le Soudan connaît l’une des pires crises de la faim.Alors que s’ouvre la conférence de Paris sur le Soudan, ma tribune⁩ avec Eatizaz Yousif, Directrice de ⁦⁦IRC - International Rescue Committee⁩ pour le Soudan via ⁦Le Monde⁩ #sudanconference lemonde.fr/idees/article/…

There’s a trickle of aid going into Gaza right now, as the population faces imminent famine. There needs to be a deluge. For every hour that the war goes on, the desperate need increases.

I spoke to Alex Wagner Tonight about the situation on the ground and the work of IRC - International Rescue Committee:

'Those of us in the aid community, we don't use the word 'famine' loosely.' David Miliband explains how the dire food situation in Gaza is assessed.

I joined #PodSaveTheWorld on @crookedmedia to talk about the state of humanitarian need in Gaza right now, as well as how IRC - International Rescue Committee is responding on the ground. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4mcr0D…

I spoke on Inside with Jen Psaki about how absolutely vital it is that we translate words into action in Gaza. People on the ground are in a state of absolute desperation due to lack of essential food, clean water, and healthcare for 6 months. The time for action is now.