Annette S Robertson

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

The direction of our lives needs to be positive. We weren’t born to cause trouble or do harm to others. For our life to be of value, I think we must develop good human qualities – warmth, kindness, compassion. Then our life will become meaningful and more peaceful – happier.

[UNFPA Afghanistan @UNFPAAfg]

More than 170 Family Health Houses #FHHs, supported by @UNFPAAfg are providing lifesaving Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health #RMNCH services to women in remote areas of #Afghanistan, we #StayAndDeliver to provide essential #health services for mothers in children.

[UNFPA India @UNFPAIndia]

‘We need a life cycle approach to healthy ageing, with particular emphasis on girls and women, firmly grounded in gender equality and human rights’, writes @bjornunfpa, Regional Director @UNFPAasia.

via @the_hindu

#DayofOlderPersons
@UNFPA @amatavel

https://t.co/L6N4kJaD9P

[World Economic Forum @wef]

Why improving women's lives is the key to healthy #ageing @bjornunfpa @UNFPA https://t.co/xSb5oNYXm3

[UNFPA in Asia and the Pacific @UNFPAAsiaPac]

"We are not warriors. We are just brave."

A powerful poem amid #COVID19 that portrays humanitarian workers as human beings, above all.

Written by @TheRainBro
Performed by @RiaAtayde

Watch. Be inspired. Share.

https://t.co/zXURctryM3

#WorldHumanitarianDay #RealLifeHeroes

[UNFPA Bangladesh @UNFPABangladesh]

"Ever since #COVID19 began, #domesticviolence has increased. I was afraid to go out, but I would have felt guilty to stay home. Now I risk my life to defend survivors of #GBV" - Julekha Akther, caseworker

She’s one of the #RealLifeHeroes we celebrate this #WorldHumanitarianDay.

[UNFPA Afghanistan @UNFPAAfg]

August 19 marks the 11th year that we have recognized #WorldHumanitarianDay. This year, we are paying special tribute to the real-life heroes who have committed their lives to helping others in the most extreme circumstances throughout the world. #RealLifeHeroes

[UNFPA in Myanmar @UNFPAMMR]

Amid #COVID19 pandemic, Sut Rain reaches #Myanmar young key populations to provide sexual and reproductive health and rights information as well as referral support.

This World Humanitarian Day, we salute the #RealLifeHeroes for their determination, passion and shared humanity.

[UNFPA in Nepal @UNFPANepal]

A psychosocial counsellor in Kapilvastu, Province 5, @acharya_susma reaches out to women & girls at risk of gender-based violence & child marriage amid #COVID19 pandemic.

Today, on #WorldHumanitarianDay, we pay a special tribute to #RealLifeHeroes. @mowcsc_nepal @ParbatGurungg

[UNFPA in Asia and the Pacific @UNFPAAsiaPac]

🧡 Kindness
💛 Generosity
💜 Empathy

Now is the time for everyone to come together, as one human family. #Repost to spread some humanity!

#COVID19
#WorldHumanitarianDay
#RealLifeHeroes

[Annette S Robertson @ASachsRobertson]

A Quarter of Bangladesh Is Flooded. Millions Have Lost Everything. - The New York Times https://t.co/7dIMforXMx

[UNFPA in Asia and the Pacific @UNFPAAsiaPac]

What are you doing next Tuesday?

As the lessons of #COVID19 are teaching us, we need greater investments in midwifery. And we must listen to the voices of midwives themselves.

Join us next week for a special Facebook Live on https://t.co/oqFFnr7huM

Stay tuned for more! 💛

[UNFPA in Asia and the Pacific @UNFPAAsiaPac]

Asha gave birth at a hospital in Patna, India.

But at a time of #COVID19 lockdown, she wasn't sure how she and her baby would return safely home.

Here's how the @UNFPA-supported #WeCare initiative supports pregnant women and new mothers amid crisis:

https://t.co/K9pf4lOJXg

[UNFPA in Pakistan @UNFPAPakistan]

To combat #COVID19. UNFPA launches Virtual Infection Prevention & Universal Precaution Cascade Trainings with Fed Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences @IslamabadPims & @Jhpiego , 100 Mother Child Health doctors have been trained.

[Amina J Mohammed @AminaJMohammed]

.@UN SG @antonioguterres launches #COVID19 global humanitarian plan.

"We must come to the aid of the ultra-vulnerable—millions of people who are least able to protect themselves.
This is a matter of basic human solidarity.
It is also crucial for combatting the virus.”

[The Lancet @TheLancet]

In Italy last week, data reported that 20% of health-care workers responding to #COVID19 were infected, and some have died. Editorial outlines the urgent imperative to protect health-care workers https://t.co/BbS8sJZ8G0

[UNFPA @UNFPA]

Women health workers are critical in the effort to contain #COVID19

They’re working tirelessly to fight the #coronavirus on the frontlines 🌏

Let’s stand in solidarity with them and celebrate their lifesaving work!

via @UNFPA_IRAN

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

I am proud to announce that today we launched a new @WHO Health Alert messaging service via @WhatsApp. This service will provide the latest news & information on #COVID19, including details on symptoms and how to protect yourself. To subscribe, click here https://t.co/mUvOWlGfqC

[Diene Keita @unfpachief]

As the #coronavirus spreads, @UNFPA is closely monitoring the outbreak – & especially its impact on pregnant & breastfeeding women. #COVID19

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

If you’re wondering whether it’s an overreaction to cancel large gatherings and public events (and I love basketball), here’s a useful primer as to why these measures can slow the spread of the virus and save lives. We have to look out for each other. https://t.co/Ld7Uc8sPTQ