Ben Phillips

Ben Phillips is the author of ‘How to Fight Inequality’ (Polity Press). He is an advisor to the United Nations, governments and civil society organisations, was Campaigns Director for Oxfam and for ActionAid, and co-founded the Fight Inequality Alliance.

History gives us reason for hope that inequality can be beaten

No one cedes power because of a great powerpoint.

By Ben Phillips

/ 6 Sep 2020

History gives us reason for hope that inequality can be beaten

Five successful campaigners share their secrets

Great campaigns have lots of things in common, but they’re not the things we’re often taught.

By Ben Phillips

/ 24 Oct 2016

Unilever’s racist marketing shows why companies can’t be relied on to regulate themselves

Using racial tropes to sell ice cream and skin whiteners shows that corporate social responsibility can never be achieved voluntarily.

By Ben Phillips

/ 3 Oct 2016