Unite for Progress

Umbrella movement uniting orgs & academics to combat #GenderBasedViolence & #MaleSuicide through #EmotionalLiteracy tackling #GenderNorms #GenderEquality #SDG5

[Unite for Progress @progress_unite]

#DomesticViolence is a #GenderedIssue #mentalhealth is too: women are more likely to experience it, but men are less likely to seek help, leading to high rates of #malesuicide. Tackling harmful #GenderNorms tackles many of society's pressing issues. Let's #Unite to #RethinkGender

[Unite for Progress @progress_unite]

"How can black people dismantle a problem they didn’t create?" James Corden, 2020.

It is everyone's responsibility to listen, to speak up, and to do their bit to dismantle the structures inherent in society that perpetuate racism, discrimination & inequality.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

We must end violence everywhere, from war zones to people’s homes, as we work to beat #COVID19.

[Schizzinosa @Bhiggins1987]

You see, crises like #Covid19 are the perfect conditions for #governments and the global elite to implement #political agendas that would otherwise be met with great opposition if we weren’t all so disoriented.
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[Schizzinosa @Bhiggins1987]

Disaster capitalism is really straightforward: It describes the way private industries spring up to directly profit from large-scale crises.
Listen to Klein's excellent interview here to learn more: https://t.co/YBJmWE8osX

[Schizzinosa @Bhiggins1987]

BUT! Just as there are opportunities to make drastic, harmful changes, #disasters also alter the status quo in a way that leaves many #opportunities for changes to be #POSITIVE.

[Schizzinosa @Bhiggins1987]

#Amsterdam has announced that it will be the first city to introduce such a model into its public policy thinking following #Covid19. It would be great if more cities (and countries) could follow suit. @guardian

https://t.co/BDrZNBGkuO

[Unite for Progress @progress_unite]

With many people’s livelihoods in jeopardy having the financial resources to leave abusive relationships is becoming harder. Survivors need all the help they can get. I know finances are tight right now, but if you can, please think about supporting @womensaid @scotwomensaid. 3/3

[Unite for Progress @progress_unite]

#StayHomeStaySafe should apply to all.

Unfortunately, for some people, home is the most dangerous place. The #lockdown in place is many countries is leading to exponential rises in the cases of #domesticviolence and #abuse.

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[Unite for Progress @progress_unite]

In the U.K. alone #genderbasedviolence is estimated to rise by around 20%. These three articles are indicative of a horrific trend across #Europe. https://t.co/TsURAOlINL
https://t.co/cubZPw5KV6
https://t.co/n09E1R3Kj7
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[Unite for Progress @progress_unite]

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? We do! #OurTwitterAnniversary

[Unite for Progress @progress_unite]

Simple yet powerful stuff.

This man gets it.

[Graeme Smith @graeme0811]

On Monday, I worked from home, because we had builders starting work at our house.
At no point was I concerned about the fact that these strangers would now know that I was home alone while they were on the property. 1/

[Cyclone Idai Relief @IdaiRelief]

Overview of damage in the Chimanimani area.

#CycloneIdaiUPDATE #CycloneIdaiZW #CycloneIdai

[Cyclone Idai Relief @IdaiRelief]

Those in affected areas have limited/no internet access. If you're in contact with friends or family in these areas who have information to share, please add it to the page too. Every little bit helps!
#crowdsource #zimbabwe

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

The uncommonly fierce & prolonged Cyclone Idai is another alarm bell about the worsening impacts of climate change, which are becoming more frequent, severe and widespread. I’m convening a Summit in September to mobilize & increase urgent #ClimateAction. https://t.co/pFi2ZcbMKS

[Jamil Smith جميل كريم @JamilSmith]

Here is @antonioguterres, the Secretary-General of the @UN, connecting Cyclone Idai’s severity to climate change, as any world leader making a damn bit of sense should be doing in the wake of such a storm.

[CAFOD @CAFOD]

Cyclone Idai has left complete devastation across Southern Africa, hundreds of thousands of people have been left homeless. With little clean water available, cholera cases have now been reported and there is high risk of other waterborne diseases.

[Unite for Progress @progress_unite]

“Basically psychotherapy was originally created by men to treat women,” Levant says. And more than a century later, it still feels like it’s playing catch-up. #mentalhealth .https://t.co/7bjOcA9v75

[The Guardian @guardian]

‘Our goal is to halve the male suicide rate’: why no-frills therapy works for men https://t.co/Rtg4w7STQB

[Samaritans @samaritans]

Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50, with men aged 20-59 at the biggest risk of suicide. Our new campaign shares real stories from men who've been through tough times, encouraging other men to seek help when they need it https://t.co/ilyYo0iBlv #RealPeopleRealStories

[Runaway Helpline @RunawayHelpline]

7 in 10 young people who have been sexually exploited have also been reported missing. If you’re away from home or thinking of leaving, you can call or text us anytime for free on 116000 #CSEDay19 #HelpingHands #ItsYourCall