Random thoughts on the education of girlsDuring the recent chaotic evacuation from Kabul I read an inspiring item about the removal, lock stock and barrel, of the only girls boarding school in … [Read more...] about Random thoughts on the education of women
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English Pastoral
There are a few authors whose books invariably leave me wanting more, writers whose characters have become so real that I feel I know them and they should have an ongoing presence in my life: Zadie … [Read more...] about English Pastoral
Palestine
I returned recently from my second trip to Palestine when again I was struck by the complete disconnect between the perception of Palestinians in the western world and the actuality. I then got into a … [Read more...] about Palestine
Minority Rights Group
This week there was a meeting of the International Council of Minority Rights Group, of which I am treasurer, coinciding with MRG’s Global Team Week. All 45 of the staff were there, although one from … [Read more...] about Minority Rights Group
Brexit
I have tried, and am now failing, to avoid writing about Brexit which has obsessed the nation for so many months. But here goes. It should have been obvious that a 45-year membership of a continuously … [Read more...] about Brexit