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Today: Diversity is back at the IRC (at least in one country), Tom Fletcher’s cameo, and NRC’s local aid spin.
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The article reveals a tension between humanitarian principles and political pragmatism, particularly in how aid organizations navigate donor pressures. The IRC’s selective restoration of DEI commitments—visible in the UK but not the US—suggests a calculated response to shifting political winds rather than a consistent ethical stance. This mirrors broader patterns where NGOs prioritize funding over mission integrity, a dynamic that undermines trust in their stated values. The scrubbing of terms l...