Rowan Dunn

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[Rowan Dunn @RowanJDunn]

The fascist muskrat represents an incredible threat to our democratic systems, and I no longer wish to use his platforms and/or services.
From now on, find me at: @rowanjdunn.bsky.social

[Counter Balance @Counter_Balance]

Today at #RawMaterialsWeek, @EU_Partnerships spotlights 🇨🇩 & 🇿🇲 value chains—but #GlobalGateway projects like Lobito Corridor show the scramble for Africa continues.

This isn’t “win-win”—it’s plunder, w/ communities paying for the 🇪🇺’s green transition.

https://t.co/XUpgIJMZYY

[GHA EU @GHABrussels]

📣Following yesterday’s hearing of the Commissioner-designate for @EU_Partnerships, we feel many questions remained unanswered.

However, we are keen to work with @JozefSikela to address them, especially on how he will:
👉tackle poverty eradication & health inequalities and achieve the SDGs
👉ensure #GlobalGateway takes into account partner countries' priorities, not only EU private sector interests
👉ensure transparency and accountability of EU’s development policies

@BarryAndrewsMEP @EP_President @RobertaMetsola @nicustefanuta @CONCORD_Europe @OxfamEU @younousomarjee @katarinabarley @IsabellaLovin @AbirAlsahlani @RobertBiedron @UdoBullmann @lpajin @ONEinEU @GlblCtzn @SaveChildrenEU

[Counter Balance @Counter_Balance]

Our policy exchange at @EUparliament has kicked off!

A thread with some insights about the discussion 🪡

[Rowan Dunn @RowanJDunn]

@FantaAlexx @MatinaStevis Thank you! But the room itself is publicly accessible, correct?

[Rowan Dunn @RowanJDunn]

@OxfamEU @Counter_Balance @eurodad @EU_Commission @GHABrussels And a final point on this - the #EU should remember where ITS funding comes from in the first place: public money.
The end.

[Rowan Dunn @RowanJDunn]

Very excited to attend the launch of this new report on the #GlobalGateway, the #EU's global investment and development strategy.
The report finds that over 60% of funded projects benefit at least one European company, essentially diverting #ODA to private interests.

[Rowan Dunn @RowanJDunn]

@OxfamEU @Counter_Balance @eurodad @EU_Commission @GHABrussels Also quite shocked to hear the @EU_Commission panel speaker not-so-subtly threaten #CSOs by telling them to "remember where their funding comes from".
#CSOs are here to hold EU #policymakers accountable, NOT the other way around.

[Rowan Dunn @RowanJDunn]

Now this is what you call a worrying development.
(pun completely intentional).

[GHA EU @GHABrussels]

#MustRead | We analysed the #mission letter sent to the Commissioner-designate for International Partnerships - here is our revised version 👉👉👉 https://t.co/oUhCHC89Yv

Worrying “development”:
❌ Raw materials and security are mentioned twice more than human development or poverty!
❌ Four years after a historic pandemic, we can find no mention of "health" at all!

Let’s get our priorities straight:
✅ The primary objective of the EU’s development policy is the reduction and eradication of poverty.
✅ Working towards more health equity across the world is a major topic for the next 5 years.
Remember, there is no better investment than health!

[Rowan Dunn @RowanJDunn]

@OxfamEU @Counter_Balance @eurodad @EU_Commission @GHABrussels "You talk about 70b€ in European grants like it's a gift to us [Africa] whilst taking 470b€ worth of raw materials from our continent", Paul Okumu, Head of Secretariat from Africa Platform is spitting facts.

[Rowan Dunn @RowanJDunn]

@OxfamEU @Counter_Balance @eurodad @EU_Commission @GHABrussels Very interesting to hear about #colonial patterns in #GlobalGateway and the lack of #inclusion of impacted communities in the #GlobalSouth.

[Rowan Dunn @RowanJDunn]

A new #ECA report highlights a misalignment between the needs of partner countries and EU funded projects.
In a context of #ODA cuts, ensuring #efficacy and alignment of priorities is crucial. Read more (and some comments of mine) here: https://t.co/oM8a1sutj2

[Rowan Dunn @RowanJDunn]

@GHABrussels is pleased to attend the "The EU as a Leader in Global Health" briefing in the @Europarl_EN to discuss the EU’s achievements, challenges & opportunities for the #EU to position itself as a leader in #globalhealth.

[GHA EU @GHABrussels]

6 months ahead of #N4GParis & on the occasion of #AGNU79, Global Health Advocates wish to shed a light on women's vulnerability to #malnutrition.
A key feminist issue, requiring a commitment from all parties to advance ♀️-♂️ equality
👉 https://t.co/IrE6LqvFG3
#GenderNutritionGap

[GHA EU @GHABrussels]

👋Dear Mr. @JozefSikela, you are Commissioner-designate for International Partnerships.
This portfolio aims at supporting human development worldwide, as you can see below👇
⁉️If confirmed, will this be a priority in your mandate?

@piotrjankol @vchadw @gerardofortuna @MariEccles

[Rowan Dunn @RowanJDunn]

@GHABrussels @Aidsfonds_intl @SaveChildrenEU @dsw_intl @OxfamEU @EuWateraid @ippfen @ONEinEU @chiappa_claudia @clarabbauer @vonderleyen has delayed the unveiling of the new College, hopefully this will be taken into account for next week. ;)

[Rowan Dunn @RowanJDunn]

So much for the "lessons" from the #Covid19 pandemic
We must move away from the #charity-model, and away from a system where a country’s access to #medicalcountermeasures depends on its income level.
Nobody is safe until everyone is safe. #mpox #vaccines

[GHA EU @GHABrussels]

🚨⏰Despite early warnings and with only a third of vaccine needs met, the #Mpox outbreak continues to spread, illustrating once again the glaring inequalities in access to healthcare products worldwide.
#Health4All is a right!

👉Read our statement 🔗https://t.co/IPGEvkQ3Vf

[Rowan Dunn @RowanJDunn]

We might be small, but there is no doubt we are impactful.
Very proud to be a part of this team.

[GHA EU @GHABrussels]

🌍 New #GlobalHealth strategy for France, advocacy on tuberculosis R&D, research on the imbalance of power between #BigPharma & EU institutions, MP mobilisation…
Revisit @GHABrussels’s year of engagement through our 2023 #AnnualReport, published today 👉 https://t.co/LKLl864VLM

[GHA EU @GHABrussels]

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📆 Apply by July 15

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