The humanitarian mantra of ‘do no harm’ is well known, but whilst ‘self care’ has become a buzz phrase of late, it is crucial that we consider the impact humanitarian work can have upon us as practitioners. Without this broader definition of possible ‘harm’, the positive impact of our actions will never be fully realised. Having worked in the refugee & migrant sector for nearly 2 decades, I know the importance of self-care in sustaining humanitarian action over the longterm.

An extract from my research - 'Small Boats & Tall Tales: The Great British Border Spectacle and the illegalisation of irregular...

What follows are findings related to my research - ‘Small Boats & Tall Tales: The Great British Border Spectacle and the illegalisation...

A public inquiry into the mistreatment of people detained at Brook House Immigration Detention Centre has this week highlighted: Severe...

An exploration of a casework support planning process for the refugee & migrant sector. Covering the need for support planning to be person-centred and empowering, using an asset-based approach. It also addresses the importance of accountability, transparency and review in support planning. Includes a downloadable Casework Support Plan Template. This blog has been adapted from one originally written for RESET in the context of refugee resettlement and can be applied to vari

There are many people living in the UK without important protections and permissions (irregular migrants). Statutory responses are...

A critical analysis of the relationship between human rights, culture and empire. This work explores the universality of human rights in...

Children who seek asylum alone are amongst the most vulnerable in our society. Young survivors of immeasurable trauma, they lack the...

This conflict analysis gives an overview of the many-layered Yemeni conflict. It explores the origins and impacts of the conflict...