@NYCMayor What an inappropriate, unprofessional comment. Should a mayor of a major city be using such language? Yes, rats are a problem in cities (due to human behaviour) and need to be controlled. But to say you hate a whole species of animals is shocking.
Echoing the teachings of Jesus and calling out Trump's cruelty, ignorance, and bigotry to his face, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivers a sermon for the ages. Bishop Budde stared down authoritarian fascism and said 'Not today, motherfucker.' 😳👇
When I started talking about Oligarchy, many people didn't understand what I meant.
Well, that's changed.
When the 3 wealthiest men in America sit behind Trump at his inauguration, everyone understands that the billionaire class now controls our government.
We must fight back.
The world feels a whole lot more terrifying this morning - especially for any hope of climate action. Right now I feel sick. But I also know we have choices on how to respond - and will try even harder to light candles rather than curse the darkness 🕯️
A busy and productive week at @UN in New York!
After #UNGA it was a good time to sit down with member states and UN agencies for a more in-depth conversation on #agriculture & #foodsecurity, #livelihoods & #disasterriskmanagement - & how working animals fit in.
On 22 September 2022, world leaders adopted Pact for the Future – an outcome document from the @UnitedNations Summit of the Future. Animals, while not mentioned in the Pact, are key enablers and drivers of what it sets out to achieve.
Read more here: https://t.co/AxuSF2YbCE
"Averting another pandemic is possible."
Esme Wheeler from @TheBrooke argues that we must invest in animal health to prevent the next pandemic.
https://t.co/vR16r30d8c
Our team is in NY for the #HLPF on sustainable development.
UN member states are discussing progress against the #SDGs, and we're highlighting the crucial role #AnimalWelfare plays in this.
Read more about this nexus: https://t.co/HP7fRrSbjO
Be sure to sign up to this side event held at #HLPF2024 tomorrow, Thursday 11 July at 6:30pm New York time/11pm UK time. Registration to follow the event online via zoom is now open here: https://t.co/BTpwZCCSBX
Remember to register for our side event with @worldfarmersorg held at #HLPF tomorrow, Thursday July 11, in New York at 9am (2pm UK time).
The event will look at ways to boost resilience of farmers in low and middle income countries.
Register here: https://t.co/umx5BmluJq
Join us online as we explore examples of solutions that work in boosting resilience of small-scale farmers in low and middle income countries in the face of climate disasters.
Register here: https://t.co/umx5BmluJq
📅Mark your agenda!
From July 8-18, #WFO will be at the 2024 #HLPF in #NY, bringing insights from the #agriculture sector and emphasising #Farmers' crucial role in achieving poverty eradication, #FoodSecurity, #climate resilience and #sustainable development.👩🌾👨🌾
Stay tuned!⏳
#FarmersInAction #SDG2 #SDGs #GlobalGoals
It's vote day! We urge political parties to commit to strengthening #AnimalHealthSystems in lower-income countries through overseas development aid. Essential for combating antimicrobial resistance, pandemic prevention, & achieving the SDGs. #GlobalHealth https://t.co/4yi84fgMK5
Happy #FoalFriday!
This little cutie is from Senegal and is just one month old! Some of our Brooke team got to meet him this week whilst observing Brooke West Africa's Compassionate Handling Project being used in the field