Independent: UK must do more to tackle famine risk in East Africa

27 June 2022 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: , ,

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Oxfam urged G7 leaders meeting in Germany to do more to tackle the growing hunger crisis in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan. I was quoted in The Independent urging the UK government to urgently provide more funding. Deep cuts to the UK aid budget have meant that UK aid to these four African countries … Continue reading “Independent: UK must do more to tackle famine risk in East Africa”

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Guardian: worsening humanitarian crisis in Somalia

22 June 2022 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: , , , ,

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Oxfam and other humanitarian agencies are sounding the alarm about a worsening humanitarian crisis in East Africa, driven by prolonged drought and extreme flooding related to climate change, as well as conflict and the pandemic. In some areas, people whose resources have been depleted are dying from hunger. A massive injection of funding for humanitarian … Continue reading “Guardian: worsening humanitarian crisis in Somalia”

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The Guardian: Oxfam research reveals huge shortfalls in funding needed to tackle climate breakdown

7 June 2022 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: , ,

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Oxfam’s new research lays bare the huge shortfalls in funding needed to tackle the escalating costs of climate breakdown. I was quoted in The Guardian urging wealthy countries like the UK need to take full responsibility for the harm their emissions are causing, and provide new funding for loss and damage caused by climate change … Continue reading “The Guardian: Oxfam research reveals huge shortfalls in funding needed to tackle climate breakdown”

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Telegraph: joint letter on fund for victims of Ukraine war

26 May 2022 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: , ,

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Following reports of a proposal for the proceeds of Chelsea FC’s sale to go to a charity for the victims of the war in Ukraine and around the world, I supported this joint letter by NGO leaders to the UK government. It urged swift action to ensure the £2.5 billion could be used to help … Continue reading “Telegraph: joint letter on fund for victims of Ukraine war”

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Debate: How to shift power and decolonise the aid system

17 May 2022 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: , , ,

It was a privilege to be invited to talk to Scotland’s international development community about Oxfam’s experience of trying to shift power, alongside a panel including Lena Bheeroo, Hamimu Masudi and Radhika Govinda. It is great to see the growing interest and energy in replacing top-down structures with fairer models, and to discuss practical ways … Continue reading “Debate: How to shift power and decolonise the aid system”

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Letter: UK must act to help prevent countries slide into famine

25 April 2022 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: , , ,

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I joined other Disasters Emergency Committee CEOs to write to the UK Government, urging it to act now to avert deadly hunger around the world. Rising food and energy costs, supercharged by the war in Ukraine, are exacerbating hunger including in east Africa, the Sahel and Middle East. We cannot wait until countries slide into famine. The … Continue reading “Letter: UK must act to help prevent countries slide into famine”

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Opinion: Repercussions of the conflict in Ukraine and how we can build a fairer world

30 March 2022 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: , , ,

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I wrote an article for social impact thinktank NPC about the repercussions of the conflict in Ukraine, including how soaring costs of essentials are being felt by families in countries from the UK to Yemen and Somalia. I suggest how we can ensure we can meet our responsibilities to all those in need of protection, for example … Continue reading “Opinion: Repercussions of the conflict in Ukraine and how we can build a fairer world”

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LETTER TO THE TIMES: EMERGENCY VISAS FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES

28 March 2022 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: , ,

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While it is welcome that the UK is offering sanctuary to people fleeing conflict in Ukraine, the visa process is causing delays, distress and frustration. I joined with the heads of the Refugee Council, British Red Cross, Save the Children and International Rescue Committee to urge the Government to immediately waive visa requirements for Ukrainian … Continue reading “LETTER TO THE TIMES: EMERGENCY VISAS FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES”

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Guardian: UK Government’s woeful response to Ukraine refugees

9 March 2022 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: , ,

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I joined the heads of more than 40 British organisations working on refugee issues to sign a joint statement urging the UK Government to strengthen our commitment to the UN Convention on Refugees, and step up efforts to provide protection to people fleeing the bloodshed in Ukraine – as well as those from elsewhere who … Continue reading “Guardian: UK Government’s woeful response to Ukraine refugees”

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Opinion: 100 days since COP26 climate action has fallen off the agenda

22 February 2022 | Danny Sriskandarajah | Tags: , ,

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One hundred days since the ink dried on the Glasgow Climate Pact, I wrote about why leaders must find the bandwidth to prioritise action on climate change alongside tackling other challenges, from Ukraine to Covid. We’re yet to see the urgent action needed to turn pledges into reality. Meanwhile, around the world, climate change is … Continue reading “Opinion: 100 days since COP26 climate action has fallen off the agenda”

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