Will joined Saferworld in October 2013 as Conflict and Security Advisor for the policy team and leads their work on security and justice. Will previously worked in the fields of conflict transformation, human rights, and peace education for international organisations including UNICEF, Amnesty, Generations for Peace, and Right to Play. Will holds a BA (Hons) in History from the University of Bristol; an MA (Hons) in War Studies from King’s College, London; and is currently studying for a PhD in transforming urban conflicts at Birkbeck.

Issue areas/specialisms: Peace and justice, Security sector reform, Inclusive political processes, Conflict-sensitive development

Geographical specialisms: Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Middle East and North Africa, West Africa