APPG Extreme Poverty

The UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Extreme Poverty
Chair: @ChrisLawSNP
Secretariat: @BRACWorld

[APPG Extreme Poverty @APPG_EP]

On this #IDEP23, we wanted to share a series of tweets on the challenges we face in the fight against global poverty, but also to highlight the important solutions that already exist and could ‘eradicate poverty in all its forms everywhere.’ #EndPoverty

[BRAC @BRACworld]

We are seeking a Government Relations and Policy Lead at our London office to design and deliver our ambitious advocacy agenda across the UK and Europe https://t.co/r7hW8KFhi6

[BRAC @BRACworld]

Read insights from our event at @UKLabour conference by @LabourFPG @bondngo on eradicating global poverty, where we discussed what the UK’s international development policy would look like under a Labour government.

https://t.co/czOKDXFwEW

[Asif Saleh @asifsaleh]

Ending extreme poverty is possible.

We have the resources, we know what works - and it's never been more urgent, with people in poverty being some of the most vulnerable to the climate crisis.

On #IDEP23, read what we need to do w/Esther Duflo + @Shameran (link in comments)

[World Bank Data @worldbankdata]

On #EndPoverty Day, let’s face the #data: we have LOST THREE YEARS in the fight against #poverty❗

In 2023, 691 million people (=8.6% of the global population) are projected to live in extreme poverty, which is just below the pre-#COVID19 level.

📕⬇️ https://t.co/97NwhfZxf4

[ENDchildpoverty @globalcoalition]

Children are the hardest hit by conflicts and bear the brunt of the climate crisis, displacement, and economic distress. They are also at high risk of deprivation and exclusion.

@Nwinderrossi highlighted the need to scale up social protection and care to #EndChildPoverty ⬇️

[Shameran Abed @Shameran]

The #GraduationApproach is now being scaled through govts in Africa & Asia to enable 4.6m households to escape extreme poverty by 2026.

Let's put resources & tools already at our disposal to work on #combatingpovertyandinequality.

#InternationalDayfortheEradicationofPoverty

[IDA - World Bank @WBG_IDA]

To #EndPoverty, we must make sure no one is left behind.

That’s why IDA works to empower women, girls, youth and people with disabilities. Learn more about how #IDAworks for the most vulnerable people: https://t.co/WPye5EOXRo

[Shameran Abed @Shameran]

Ending #extremepoverty is within reach. Esther Duflo of @JPAL and I argue that we must deliver on the promise of #SDG1 by investing existing resources into proven, multifaceted approaches like Graduation, and taking them to scale. https://t.co/Cu9s0Mz3Ot @devex

[ENDchildpoverty @globalcoalition]

333 million children live in extreme poverty, struggling to survive on less than $2.15 daily.

We call on governments and partners to expand social protection and care systems and promote decent work for adults to #EndChildPoverty.

https://t.co/3AXqd5G3GG

[BRAC Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative @BRAC_UPGI]

"I'm not sure jobs will be enough in the end for us to leave no one behind. We'll need quite different strategies to reach those in the most extreme conditions.

Jobs and growth alone are vital for many people but won't be enough for those furthest behind."

@UNDP #IDEP2023

[World Bank Data @worldbankdata]

An interesting #data point for #EndPoverty Day: the countries home to half of the global poor contribute 3% of global emissions.

See the details and interactive #dataviz in our new blog 👉https://t.co/QUhSWnKdwh

[Bond @bondngo]

The UN SDG Summit is an "opportunity for the Prime Minister to show leadership on the global stage and rebuild the UK’s reputation as a trusted partner to lower-income countries and this requires being present" - Bond's CEO @SDStephDraper in @Independent
https://t.co/ljSyc1GFdD

[Bond @bondngo]

Over 100 NGOs called for Rishi Sunak to attend the SDG Summit in September and renew the UK’s commitment to the #SDGs. Sunak will be the first PM in a decade to not attend the summit.

Full letter linked in thread 🧵
https://t.co/fXXkTodD71

[APPG Extreme Poverty @APPG_EP]

How is the UK tackling extreme poverty? With the #SDG summit fast approaching, we met to discuss how to face challenges such as #gender , #conflict and #climatechange in the race to meet #SDG1. Learn more: https://t.co/qjocoGWMaY

[APPG Extreme Poverty @APPG_EP]

How is the UK tackling extreme poverty? With the #SDG summit fast approaching, we met to discuss how to face challenges such as #gender , #conflict and #climatechange in the race to meet #SDG1. Learn more: https://t.co/qjocoGWMaY

[APPG Extreme Poverty @APPG_EP]

The pandemic might be over, but its impacts on chronic poverty remain. This report by @IDS_UK explores the effects of the Covid-19 lockdowns in 10 countries across the world https://t.co/fJcFcazFWo

[APPG Extreme Poverty @APPG_EP]

@mleach_ids highlights imp of 1) intersectional poverty alleviation accounting for disability + gender 2) building resilience to shocks 3) integrated social protection such as @bracworld poverty graduation linking cash transfers to other services 4) listening to people's needs

[APPG Extreme Poverty @APPG_EP]

We're at the halfway point of the SDGs and we are way off track. 50 million people are on the verge of famine. The British position is to focus on the poorest people, particularly through access to climate funding and adaptation. - @AndrewmitchMP, Minister for Development

[APPG Extreme Poverty @APPG_EP]

We're kicking off our All Party Parliamentary Group event on #extremepoverty with a full room here in Westminster, London @AndrewmitchMP, @mleach_ids, and Sadna Samaranayake
@BRACworld