James Hitchings-Hales
About James Hitchings-Hales
James is a Digital/Communications Officer at Global Citizen. A devout Welshman based in East London, he adores new music, adventures abroad, and Liverpool Football Club. When he's not studiously tinkering with his Fantasy Football team, he's busy either quoting Kanye West or planning his next ambitious trip away. His favourite things in the world are his labradoodle (called Pandora), Huw Stephens, and everything David Bowie did in the 70's.
Why James Hitchings-Hales is a Global Citizen
Equality is everything. I believe that every human being must aspire to universal common ground, beyond self interest. Feminism, LGBT rights, Black Lives Matter: it must all come together to unite a world often in divisive disarray. We must recognise our privilege, and work with the world to recognise that we're all in this together. We have more in common than that which divides us.
Stories
After Her Sister’s Murder, This UK Child Marriage Survivor Is Fighting to Change the Law
Global Citizen talks to Payzee Mahmod — the activist and survivor fighting to ban child marriage. Read more
What Is UK Aid Doing to Fight Coronavirus Globally?
Britain is joining in the global efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus. Read more
Britain Could Be Quietly Giving More Power Over Aid Spending to the Foreign Office
It means less transparency over the funds intended to help the world’s poorest people. Read more
FeatureGirls & Women9 Top Tips From UK Activists on How They Fight for Gender Equality Every Day
What do we do now to turn conversations on gender inequality into concrete action? Read more
The EU Just Passed a Law to Hit Net Zero by 2050 — But Greta Thunberg Says It’s ‘Surrender’
But activists have expressed exasperation that it does little to address immediate carbon emissions. Read more
Why Britain Lifting the Ban on Onshore Wind Farm Subsidies Is Big News for the Environment
The ban brought in by David Cameron has been reversed. Read more
Bill Gates on Coronavirus: 5 Things World Leaders Must Do Right Away
He urged richer countries to stop the virus by helping poorer countries contain it. Read more
5 Activists Tell Us Why Women Must Be Leading the Fight For World Peace
Women from three continents tell us why they fight for inclusion in the conflict resolution process. Read more
Feminists From 17 Countries Just Assembled in Austria to Agree on a Landmark Path to Peace
The Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund brought together grassroots activists from around the world. Read more
Heathrow's Third Runway Declared Illegal in World's First Major Ruling Based on Paris Agreement
It could set a new global precedent for clamping down on high-carbon projects. Read more