Leading charities snub key UK international development pledge over ‘limited’ scope
Six leading charities have declined to sign the UK's 'Global Partnerships Compact' at a recent development conference, citing its limited scope. The compact was intended to outline new approaches to international development following significant cuts to the UK's aid budget. Charities like Oxfam and Save the Children expressed concerns over the compact's failure to address critical issues such as human rights and the impact of aid cuts on vulnerable populations.
- ▪The UK government hosted the Global Partnerships Conference to discuss international development strategies.
- ▪Six major NGOs, including Oxfam and Save the Children, refused to sign the Global Partnerships Compact due to its limited scope.
- ▪Charities criticized the compact for not addressing key issues like human rights and the impact of aid cuts on vulnerable communities.
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NewsUKUK PoliticsLeading charities snub key UK international development pledge over ‘limited’ scopeExclusive: Embarrassment for the government as six leading development charities confirm to The Independent that they have decided against signing the ‘Global Partnerships Compact’ at high-profile UK development conference held in LondonNick Ferris Climate Correspondent Wednesday 20 May 2026 17:26 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove…
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