The final part of this blog series addresses globally differentiated climate change impacts in relation to climate finance, losses and damages, the Just Transition and Article 6.
Part 3 addresses whether the Glasgow Climate Pact (GCP) rehabilitated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
In Part 2, Dr Chandni Dwarkasing presents the nucleus of SOAS demands for COP26 outcomes and the importance of Just Transitions.
This blog series presents the key insights of SOAS’s Climate Briefing and looks at how COP26 has addressed the issues and hopes expressed by the academic community.
Everyone can promote and defend human rights – and when better to do so on Human Rights Day? Here are three ways you can take action and get involved!
Every year, the UN chooses a theme for Human Rights Day. This year, as we continue to manoeuvre our lives through the COVID-19 pandemic, the theme chosen is – “All Human, All Equal”.
This research series promotes the local knowledge of marginalised communities in West Africa who are mobilizing against the impacts of climate change.
Developing countries were deeply disappointed that proposals for a ‘Glasgow Facility’ to help them cope with the devastating effects of loss and damage caused by climate change were dropped.
Professor Edward Simpson joined thousands of other academics, ministers, corporates and activists at COP26 in Glasgow.
Dr Thomas Tanner gives a debrief of COP26 – its failures, successes and what needs to happen next.
“Indigenous peoples’ and local communities’ alternative climate solutions should be taken seriously into consideration.”
A brief guide to the UN Climate Change Conference 2021.
A project to deliver SOAS climate research directly to UK parliamentarians.
For Black History Month 2021, the SOAS EDI team hosted a range of talks on Black Emancipatory Futures.
A look at SOAS’s contribution to African languages, cultures and linguistics.
It’s paramount that trustee boards are diverse, active, and well-equipped to deal with a huge variety of challenges.
Real allyship requires that we create the conditions for disagreements and differences to be viewed as productive engagements.
Discover how SOAS’s Sanctuary Scholarship changes lives.
We know that climate change increases the frequency and intensity of natural disasters: these disasters can result in large-scale forced migration
We interview filmmaker Iara Lee, who’s made a film abut the refugee camps in Tindouf, Algeria.
Discover how an organisation is teaching children about refugees – through comics.
Maliha Abidi, a Pakistani-American artist, sheds light on the strength, bravery and determination of Sudanese refugee women.
As part of the International Women’s Day 2021 celebrations, I attended the Chartered Governance Institute’s discussion on gender equality and representation of women in some
Valerie Plesch explores the aftermath of the Kosovo war, looking at the lasting legacy on survivors of sexual violence and rape.
Al-Qaws – Arabic for ‘rainbow’ – was established independently in 2007 and works to provide services and support for LGBTQ+ Palestinians.
Singalilwe Chilemba wanted to join a book club in Lilongwe, Malawi back in 2016, but couldn’t find one. She decided to start her own.
An investigative journalist, visual storyteller and award-winning documentary filmmaker, Kiki Mordi is a force not to be reckoned with.
For International Womxn’s Month, SOAS SU will challenge patriarchy and misogyny through film, discussion, art, and community education.
As we look to understand and respond to the crises of the COVID-19 pandemic, feminist perspectives will be key in shaping a better world.
More than a century since the first International Women’s Day, we are still talking about women – and still tackling gender inequality.
Stay tuned this week as we bring you uplifting stories of inspirational women that have shared their interpretations of #ChoosetoChallenge.
Mohamed Yahya, the current Head of the UN Development Programme in Nigeria, discusses SOAS, young people, and opportunities for Africa.
“The other day, someone asked me this question: ‘What’s the most influential/important black British music genre in your opinion?’.
“Born in a little village, my parents made pilgrimage…”
Kirstie Kwarteng of the Nana Project shares an interview with the daughter of Theodosia Okoh – the woman that designed the Ghana flag.
Celebrate the Black British Women who spearheaded the civil rights movement in Britain.
The new Mayor of Haringey sits down with us to describe his experiences at SOAS, and the political challenges we face today.
When it comes to nuclear weapons, what do we know about Africa?
Discover some famous past residents of London’s streets during Black History Month.
Dr. Awino Okech discusses Black History, Pan-Africanism and the joy of music with Everjoice Win.
Alumna Yaa tells us why – and how – we should travel in Africa: get off the beaten track, leave only footprints and support local businesses.
Explore the history of Calypso music in the UK, from it’s Caribbean roots, through World Wars, Windrush, Notting Hill, and Covid-19.
How can Black women go further? This Black History Month, join our discussion looking at Black women, higher education, and careers.
SOAS Alumnus and Managing Partner at Wayfields Partners Ltd, Peter Charway, discusses education in Britain and the influence of Africa.
MA student Sharon Matthews gives us her ultimate list of individuals and organisations celebrating Africa and African culture.
“Identity is a delicate thing. All my labels come with problems.”
Why are older people’s voices not being heard in Sub-Saharan Africa?
