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Work in communications for Concern Worldwide (UK) - a humanitarian and development charity. Dog obsessed. Originally from the countryside and now South London dwelling. All views my own.

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Elon Musk's abuse of Jess Phillips has pushed real victims into game of political point scoring Speaking to Sky News, Jess Phillips branded Elon Musk's claims about her "ridiculous" and said she will not be silenced.

ANALYSIS: The treatment of Jess Phllips over recent days tells me all I need to know about the epidemic of misogyny, sexual abuse and violence against women and girls that still plagues our culture.

Read the full piece > news.sky.com/story/elon-m...

09.01.2025 08:19 πŸ‘ 321 πŸ” 69 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 7

Great to hear the honest and inside story in this format. Jess is an inspiration.

09.01.2025 09:18 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Nice to end the working week (and year) with a BIG thank you to everyone who supports and works with Concern Worldwide www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhOK...

20.12.2024 18:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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GHO 2025: United Nations and humanitarian partners launch US$47 billion appeal for 2025 to support 190 million people worldwide (Geneva, 4 December 2024) An estimated 305 million people around the world will require humanitarian assistance in the coming year, the Unit

There are now 305 million people around the world in need of humanitarian assistance: 2025 Global Humanitarian Overview. bit.ly/4fXx0nc

05.12.2024 18:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Malawi's VP Means Business in Baku, Africa's Last Colony: Western Sahara, Advice to Kemi Badenoch
Malawi's VP Means Business in Baku, Africa's Last Colony: Western Sahara, Advice to Kemi Badenoch YouTube video by AfricaHere&NOW

Great podcast episode from @martinedennis.bsky.social who was joined by Concern Worldwide's Charles Ekelele from Kenya to talk about climate change www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCIs...

03.12.2024 13:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Gaza war: Palestinians displaced by war face a harsh winter Palestinians displaced by the war are living on Gaza's coast, exposing them to harsh winter storms.

Gazans displaced by war now face a new threat: winter. www.bbc.com/news/article...

03.12.2024 13:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
TikTok - Make Your Day

Been thinking a lot about culture and leadership this week and liked this from @financialtimes.com on the role of #kindness vm.tiktok.com/ZGdj6TmbX/

29.11.2024 11:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Thankful for flexible working today. It meant I was able to get out this morning and have a beautiful start to the day. Important to remember that spending time in green spaces or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing.

28.11.2024 09:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sudan civil war: Nowhere else on Earth are so many children on the run The BBC's Lyse Doucet writes about the horrific effects of the 19-month civil war in Sudan.

Insight from Lyse Doucet on Sudan www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

27.11.2024 21:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why do Ukrainians need our support this winter? Help Ukrainians endure winter’s harshest months as they face limited heating. Support Concern’s aid for warmth, fuel, and home repairs.

As the conflict in Ukraine nears its third anniversary, Ukrainian people are preparing for what many have warned may be the harshest winter since fighting began. www.concern.org.uk/news/why-do-...

26.11.2024 09:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The failure of world leaders to agree an adequate climate finance deal at COP29 to help some of the poorest countries address the impact of climate change is disgraceful and unacceptable

25.11.2024 11:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UN relief chief decries β€˜bullets and bombs’ against aid workers 2024 is now humanitarians’ deadliest year on record, driven by the war in Gaza

"States and parties to conflict must protect humanitarians, uphold international law, prosecute those responsible, and call time on this era of impunity.”

@tomfletcherun.bsky.social

2024 is now the deadliest year on record for humanitarians. #NotATarget

www.unocha.org/news/un-reli...

22.11.2024 15:00 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Four meaningful alternatives to Black Friday Give back and make a difference this festive season

Consider shopping differently this Black Frdiay www.concern.org.uk/news/four-me...

22.11.2024 10:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Climate change continues to cause more crises and humanitarian emergencies where many people already live in vulnerable conditions. Setting a new finance goal is essential to ensure that high-income countries pay their fair share, and fragile countries are not pushed further into poverty.

22.11.2024 08:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cop29 climate summit live: raising funds to finance climate fight is feasible, economists say As day eight begins in Baku, leading economists say finding the required $1tn a year β€˜is feasible’, even as negotiators run into a β€˜valley of death’ amid deadlock in climate talks Cop29 negotiations aren’t moving fast enough, according to one of the…

Cop29 climate summit live: raising funds to finance climate fight is feasible, economists say

19.11.2024 07:03 πŸ‘ 189 πŸ” 42 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 4
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Cop29 delegates told to β€˜cut the theatrics’ and tackle climate crisis UN climate chief addresses climate summit with no agreement in sight on how to help developing countries Countries meeting in Azerbaijan to discuss a new global financial settlement for tackling the climate crisis must β€œcut the theatrics” and get down to…

Cop29 delegates told to β€˜cut the theatrics’ and tackle climate crisis

18.11.2024 16:30 πŸ‘ 372 πŸ” 63 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 6

The hunger crisis in Sudan is accelerating - great to see this from Uk government but more action is needed.

18.11.2024 16:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0