Racism and sexism are everyday realities in international development work. Here I share my reflection on the new tone taken on by agencies in the face of #BlackLivesMatter and how far it is from accountability. https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/jul/06/its-time-the-un-faced-up-to-its-treatment-of-black-people-like-me

Statements from organisations without public actionable steps for redress and clear priorities changes to address this discrimination and violence - past and present is harpless sloganeering.

"I have never felt so unseen. You get ahead by who you know, not what you know,"- One young African woman recently reached out to chat
I joked-you must be working for my government! But these are realities of Black people in international spaces.

Aid agencies are so powerful that local and national media bend towards them, they remaining above reproach hence local staff and community voices remain unheard. We have a responsibility to deconstruct this narrative and open channels for transparency. #racismindevelopment