Covering #humanrights, #gender, #women, #climate, #environment, #lgbt, #socialinclusion, #changemaking from those connected.
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One of the pieces in still most proud of. #IndigenousPeoplesDay
Christopher Columbus did not discover the #Caribbean. Rather, he introduced the first wave of cultural destruction that would go on to change the region forever.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay #ColumbusDay
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To not get stuck in the mainstream feminist vortex, it is key to look at how other feminist movements are developing around the world. So great to edit this piece by @HabibaRezwana <3 #feminism #feminist #metoo #malawi #africa
Whilst the #MeToo effect has arrived in Africa, stigma and victim-blaming continue to keep women in #Malawi silent. wordsinthebucket.com/why-mal…
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I wrote about the violence migrants face when they reach the border.
“The U.S. has taken a step back from its role as a purveyor of democratic values and promoter of human rights around the world and nowhere is that more clear than on its own southern border.”
bit.ly/2HhoBgG While USA’s family separation policy has ended, #migrants continue to see #humanrights violations at #border facilities. #detentioncenter @RAICESTEXAS @AltafSaadiMD
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My article for #EarthDay
"If we really want to see change, we must be prepared to give it everything we have."
#EarthDay #ClimateAction
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Gender #equality is key to improving sustainable livelihoods in the #agricultural sector. wordsinthebucket.com/wake-up…
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“Refugees and asylums seekers are normally shown in the media as victims, but here we show that we are not victims you should feel sorry for.” Read @LudovicaIaccino's article in @WordsBucket and learn more about our company and our call-to-action! wordsinthebucket.com/how-uk-…
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What is #CSW63 and how has it helped shape our world? Here's everything you need to know about the largest annual gathering of gender equality champions at @UN_CSW ⬇️ medium.com/we-the-peoples/yo…
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"Do what you love and what you think you are good at."
Donna Strickland believes that our gender shouldn't affect our career choices. Her wise advice might help us all to make better decisions.
She received the #NobelPrize for her work with optical pulses.
#WomenInScience
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Big aid agencies are increasingly relying on local NGOs and civil society organisations. But many established local groups are led by men. What does this mean for women and girls in local humanitarian response? irinnews.org/interview/2019/…
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“No matter what form of oppression we face, we will not be erased or silenced.” Thanks @WordsBucket for writing about our work for #GenderEquality in #Afghanistan. <3 <3 wordsinthebucket.com/in-poet…
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How can the #technology sector change in favour of women 💻?
@JOAN_RESEARCH's Florian Holzinger says it takes 3 steps:
1⃣Awareness: of root cause of gender inequality
2⃣Expertise: to bring about change
3⃣Communication: to share the benefits
🔊#WomenInSTEM l #CSTD l #SciTech4Dev
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In my lates piece for @WordsBucket, I explore how UK refugee actors are using their skills and passions to fight xenophobia.
@WeArePhosphoros @charlieensor
bit.ly/2Tz9rXh
#refugees | #migrants | #UK
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“Refugees and asylums seekers are normally shown in the media as victims, but here we show that we are not victims you should feel sorry for.” Read the latest by @LudovicaIaccino @WordsBucket wordsinthebucket.com/how-uk-…
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New global refugee pact:
1 Easing pressure on refugee-hosting countries
2 Enhancing refugees’ self-reliance
3 Expanding refugees’ access to so-called “third countries”
4 Supporting conditions in refugees’ countries of origin to ensure safe repatriation irinnews.org/analysis/2018/1…
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“The #UK is one of the biggest offenders of generating e-waste, sitting just behind countries such as #China and #India.” Everyone should read this article on the #environment by @WordsBucket, we all need to strive to be more #ecofriendly.
#GlobalGoals
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#GenderDay at #COP24. These #caribbean women speak up about the gender inequalities, climate change and women. @PanosCaribbean @CARICOMClimate @1point5OK
@CYEN_TT @wordsbucket @commonwealthorg
@ClimateTracking
youtu.be/RtuVGXjWG9w
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“Any small change in their circumstances… will bring them to the brink of death.”
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My piece for @WordsBucket #ImpactSeries on Brazil’s newly elected government’s and the LGBTQ+ population bit.ly/2zIaYTy
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In Thailand, women are no longer willing to stay silent & live with a culture of rape. Launched by a young activist, #ThaiConsent is opening spaces for men & women to discuss consent. #HearMeToo unwo.men/QOlH30mCovE