Miski Abdi

Policy and Advocacy @savechildrenuk. Tweets on Global Health, Nutrition, UK and Horn of Africa. Ex @ONEintheUK, @careintuk. Views my own.

[Save the Children UK @savechildrenuk]

Malnutrition holds back millions of children from reaching their potential.

We’re calling on @AnnelieseDodds to help build them a brighter future by partnering with governments in the global south to invest in #NutritionForAll at #N4GParis.

Read more: https://t.co/ajFPXQaNAS

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

#BREAKING UN Security Council ADOPTS resolution calling for urgent steps to allow safe, unhindered and expanded humanitarian access throughout Gaza; US and Russia abstain

VOTE
In Favor: 13
Against: 0
Abstain: 2 (US, Russia)

Our coverage
https://t.co/5rdk8T8onc

[Dylan Bruce @dylansbruce_]

On #UHCDay, after a lukewarm COP28, its more important than ever that the health community rallies together to put UHC at the heart of climate action and funding. Read my blog here:

[Tom Parmenter @TomSkyNews]

Baby formula milk prices under scrutiny in the Commons once again - the SNP’s @alisonthewliss is Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Infant Feeding earlier

[Save the Children UK @savechildrenuk]

In #Gaza, hospitals are being attacked on a daily basis.

There is no safe place for the millions of people who are been displaced by the violence.

Hospitals cannot be battlegrounds, and children cannot be targets.

We need a #CeasefireNOW.

#StopTheWarOnChildren

[Palestine Solidarity Campaign @PSCupdates]

🚨TOMORROW - Emergency rally for Palestine 🇵🇸

On Wednesday MPs will likely vote on whether to call for a ceasefire in Palestine!

Join us at 5PM at Parliament on Wednesday 15 November to demand MPs vote for a #CeasefireNow

Before this, write to your MP: https://t.co/KC6MV859Yo

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

.@WHO has managed to get in touch with health professionals at the Al-Shifa hospital in #Gaza.

The situation is dire and perilous.

It's been 3 days without electricity, without water and with very poor internet which has severely impacted our ability to provide essential care.

The constant gunfire and bombings in the area have exacerbated the already critical circumstances.

Tragically, the number of patient fatalities has increased significantly.

Regrettably, the hospital is not functioning as a hospital anymore.

The world cannot stand silent while hospitals, which should be safe havens, are transformed into scenes of death, devastation, and despair.

Ceasefire. NOW.

[Afua Hirsch @afuahirsch]

Imagine calling people marching peacefully, for an end to killing, "hate marchers"

Calling the far-right, assembling for hate, "counter-protestors"

All under a government that says that to use Armistice Day to call for an armistice is "disrespectful"

Imagine
#March4Palestine

[Alf Dubs @AlfDubs]

Yesterday, the minister declined to answer when I asked if the Home Secretary speaks for the government when she:
- condemns the planned marches this weekend as “hate marches”
- says that rough sleeping is a “lifestyle choice” 1/3

[Miski Abdi @Simply_Miski]

So brilliant to hear @samipanini talk about the transformative powers of remittance. "These remittance are acts of love".

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

Independent human rights experts:

“We remain convinced that the Palestinian people are at grave risk of genocide.

The time for action is now.

Israel’s allies also bear responsibility and must act now to prevent its disastrous course of action.”

https://t.co/rbxzSG8MQ9

[Rafael Perez-Escamilla @rperezescamilla]

🔥 @WHO/@UNICEF complementary feeding guideline
👉First comprehensive update to🌍 IYCF recommendations in two decades
👉Includes responsive feeding
👉Proud to have been a part of the GDG with amazing colleagues from all over the 🌎🌍🌏🗺️ @YaleSPH
🔗https://t.co/8XUG25WEZV

[United Nations @UN]

Schools are #NotATarget.

Hospitals are #NotATarget.

Children are #NotATarget.

Civilians are #NotATarget.

Humanitarians are #NotATarget.

[Miski Abdi @Simply_Miski]

@jmoreiradasilva on the humanitarian-development-peace nexus: "Let's put coordination in the fields, not in New York." We should work together.

[Miski Abdi @Simply_Miski]

Fascinating discussion on building resilience in fragile conflict-affected settings at the #WorldHealthSummit. This particular piece of wisdom needs to be heard by all: recovery starts in the first days of war. We need to build back better and smarter.

[Alexandra Saieh @alex_saieh]

Disgusting to see heads of state actively advocate against a ceasefire. We plead w/ world leaders & actors on the ground to prioritize the preservation of human life above all else. Anything less will forever be a stain on our collective conscience. #Gaza

https://t.co/1ujuY80VT6

[Action Against Hunger, Kenya @ACFinKenya]

Damaris Kahuri, Support Director at @ACFinKenya joining the government, partners and community members in signing commitments to promote, protect and support breastfeeding during #WBW2023KE.

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek2023
#EnablingBreastfeedingAtWork

[Miski Abdi @Simply_Miski]

Family-friendly policies matter! @PregnantScrewed's latest research revealed a concerning finding: 90% of breastfeeding moms surveyed in the UK (over 24,000 parents) had to use toilets or lacked suitable spaces to breastfeed. This needs to change urgently! https://t.co/TurjA4JQ2M

[SavetheChildren News @SaveUKNews]

This #WBW2023, we're calling for family-friendly policies that make a difference:

✔️breastfeeding rooms
✔️nursing breaks
✔️ flexible hours
✔️maternity/paternity leave

Vital for enabling breastfeeding and creating a nurturing and supportive environment for ALL parents!

[Miski Abdi @Simply_Miski]

Interested in hearing what role men can play in supporting breastfeeding? Check out the Global Breastfeeding Collective's brief on Breastfeeding and Gender Equality. https://t.co/XpFn9jfxEj

[Miski Abdi @Simply_Miski]

1.26 billion men live in countries with no paternity leave! This has to change to unlock the full potential of breastfeeding. #WBW2023 https://t.co/A6152jo0sG