Human rights & security, democracy, conflict, humanitarianism in Eurasia, MENA & beyond. Alumna @BostonCollege @FulbrightAssoc @BostonLatinAcad Tweets personal.
Ahmed Ba'alawi, a @WFPYemen employee, has died after being abducted by the Houthis on January 23—another tragedy in the ongoing violations against international aid workers.
It was an honour to host @BritishSyrian Consortium for a reception in Parliament celebrating the fall of Assad and talk about their hopes for the future and a free Syria. Thanks to all who came, including @HFalconerMP@UKSyriaRep.
Lack of clarity in asylum freezes leaves asylum seekers in limbo — unable to make decisions affecting their livelihoods, housing, work, and education — and uncertain as to their ultimate fate.
By @OKurdali and @maitelsadany for @TimepDC.
https://t.co/0UjEe4N4rk
Oxfam stands in solidarity with communities coming to terms with the senseless killings in Southport and the racist riots across the country. Hate will never divide us. There is no them. Just us.
The recent racist and Islamophobic riots in multiple cities across the UK, fuelled by far-right and fascist movements, are deeply distressing and should raise serious concerns for the UK Government.
Read GAPS's secretariat statement here: https://t.co/zOR7z0e6WQ
1000 days since Taliban BANNED teenage girls from going to school.
Afghanistan is the ONLY country in the world where girls are prohibited from school or university. In the 21st century, this is a disgraceful blemish on humanity. https://t.co/rcom7KdLpJ
It's not 'only in America.' Private equity and financiers are taking over healthcare globally. Learn what happens next at this June 6 event--Public Health or Private Wealth? https://t.co/bQ4Eq0IsHm @Oxfam
Join @ToniHaastrup & @achesonray on the 1st episode of Mind the GAPS season 2
A deep-dive which includes why FFP states like Germany & Canada are unable to uphold feminist commitments & confront settler colonialism - from #Palestine to Wet'suwet'en
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https://t.co/W8MyYajwCg
Russia was forced to attack Ukraine because Ukrainians wanted to join NATO?
NATO promised it would not expand to the east but later broke this promise?
It will take me less than five minutes to prove with facts that both statements are false.
"I've been saying time and time again and now it has been proven by @Oxfam [...] The number of civilian casualties per day is unprecedented in any other conflict that we have witnessed since I am Secretary-General," said @antonioguterres.
#CeasefireNOW#Gaza@AJEnglish
Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders, reacts to the final COP28 agreement:
“The COP28 agreement, while signalling the need to bring about the end of the fossil fuel era, falls short by failing to commit to a full fossil fuel phase out.
If 1.5°C is our ‘North Star’, and science our compass, we must swiftly phase out all fossil fuels to chart a course towards a liveable future. To fail to keep global warming below 1.5°C has catastrophic implications for the most vulnerable communities and countries.
At a time of profound global challenges, that nations have managed to salvage enough common ground in Dubai to keep the climate action process moving forward is notable. Progress on loss and damage and tripling renewable energy demonstrate the vital role of multilateralism in addressing the climate crisis. However, at COP28 transparency, equity and climate justice have been undermined by misleading language, false solutions and game-playing. Furthermore, the final agreement lacks the critical financial keys to unlock the trillions of dollars needed for any just transition. Without providing the necessary means for implementation we doom those countries on the frontlines of the climate emergency to failure.
Climate action must not cease because the gavel has come down on COP28. World leaders must continue to urgently pull together and find ways forward to tackle this existential threat. Every day of delay condemns millions to an uninhabitable world.”
Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders and former President of Ireland
🚨 UK ABSTAINED on vote at @UN demanding ceasefire in Gaza ⛔️
The UK's continued failure to support a ceasefire means it is complicit in the humanitarian catastrophe being inflicted on 2.3 million people.
📢 While the vote is non-binding, the majority of the world has made clear that an urgent humanitarian ceasefire is now absolutely essential, as is the release of all hostages.
Add your name to those raising their voices in support of a #CeasefireNOW ➡️ https://t.co/CBdI8Jbxmk
My @guardian comment: Those onboard the Bibby Stockholm brave enough to speak out have said they feel like “victims of a game” played by politicians. It is a game that has appalling human consequences. We should never forget that. https://t.co/m3eD44BsFq