Sophia Fernandes

Democracy, Governance, Inclusion, all about an equal world. Views are my own.

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

@ALIGN_Gender does incredible and timely work! Join their fabulous team! 👇

[ALIGN Gender Norms Platform @ALIGN_Gender]

🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY ALERT🚨

The Gender team at @ODI_Global is expanding! Want to inspire decision-makers to act on injustice & inequality? This role is for you!

Check out our advert for a (Senior) Research Fellow & apply by 15 November!
🔗https://t.co/UWwL2v20fJ

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

I had a sneak peek of this research and it is very interesting! Fundamental to doing what we do. Join us on 18 oct! Ping: @WFD_Research @steph_le_l @shannonmoc @magdalenarschab @clevick

[Seyi Akiwowo @seyiakiwowo]

🧵 Facebook and #RoevWade

In June I said how Tech companies respond to #RoeVsWade will be crucial not just for women's rights but the right to privacy. Tech companies can make it difficult for data to be shared with courts/prosecution but facebook did not
https://t.co/mqo46xuRNy

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

Beyond devastated about this decision. Now to act. Some tips below. 👇#RoeVWade

[MSI Reproductive Choices @MSIchoices]

BREAKING: the #RoeVWade decision we feared is here—the Court has overturned the right to abortion care in the US.

🧵 on what this will mean for millions of people in the US and the impact on abortion rights around the world ⬇️

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

Very very excited for this!! Everything on sex-disaggregated data and why it's important for just about every aspect of life! @ZoeOWatts @SonjaWie @steph_le_l @shannonmoc

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

Crucial work looking at the 25 years of evidence on women's political leadership right here: https://t.co/PkIhSM4VM7
So glad it's being read and used! @GIWLkings @Zarina_GK @magdalenarschab

[WFD Research @WFD_Research]

WFD and @GIWLkings lit review cited in UK national action plan on women peace and security. 👏 @shannonmoc @sophy_eff https://t.co/N9rWNx5shi

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

Thrilled at the number of women, particularly Independent and First Nations, who have been voted in to the #Australian Federal Parliament!! Times are (hopefully) changing #WPL #RepresentationMatters #womeninleadership #AustralianElection

[Annabel Crabb @annabelcrabb]

Australian women took a good look at the prime ministerial bulldozer... and sent him a John Deere letter. Here's my column on why https://t.co/IjkqjaDpiK

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

Looking forward to this documentary! #IDAHOBIT

[Human Dignity Trust @HumanDignityT]

This #IDAHOBIT, we're excited to share the trailer to our new documentary, A Better Place, which takes an in-depth look at the toxic legacy of British colonial-era sexual offence laws. The documentary has already amassed 6 laurels including a selection at next weeks @LondonISFF.

[Liz Truss @trussliz]

NEWS: Our new International Development Strategy responds to an increasingly geopolitical world, using honest and reliable finance to challenge dependency on malign actors, and focusing on priorities including women and girls and humanitarian support. 🇬🇧🌍 https://t.co/DdsB4NosWU

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

@WFD_Democracy is hosting a Conference on Environmental Democracy 29-31 March! Join us online to hear from some big minds on why #OurPlanetNeedsDemocracy Im excited to see @fionaharvey moderate a panel at 1pm GMT tomorrow. Sign up below

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

Starting tomorrow!

Join us for our Conference on Environmental Democracy this week, where we'll explore the need for democracy to deliver for citizens today and in the future.

There's still time to register👇
https://t.co/0Ua02rZ7Sp

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

Girls in school now = political leaders of the future.

[Heather Barr @heatherbarr1]

Tolo: Dozens of Kabul residents, including students, teachers and activists, protested today in response to the closure of girls' schools above the sixth grade. They demanded the reopening of all girls' schools in the country.

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

Such a thrill to host this amazing panel for #NGOCSW66 Talk about women doing their work for their community in ways that means results and better lives for people #OurPlanetNeedsDemocracy @WFD_Democracy

[Franklin De Vrieze @FranklinDVrieze]

Can environmental decision-making be inclusive? Fascinating new learnings from efforts to include women, particularly from indigenous communities and other minorities, into environmental decision-making processes and leadership. #OurPlanetNeedsDemocracy @_OliviaBlake @FitoreP

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

🚨Join us at 18:00GMT today! I am speaking to MPs from #UK #Brazil #Kosovo and activist from #Georgia on inclusive environment decision making as part of #NGOCSW66 #OurPlanetNeedsDemocracy @WFD_Environment @WFD_Democracy @WFD_Research

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

Joining the panel this evening is @_OliviaBlake, Shadow Minister for Climate Change.

Register now to join us: https://t.co/bRL2Hmoch8

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

I am going to be talking to some GIANT women activists and MPs on how they are making environmental democracy #inclusive in #Kosovo #Georgia #Brazil Join us next Wed! Register below @WFD_Environment @WFD_Democracy @FranklinDVrieze @shannonmoc @devin_wfd

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

1 week to go!

Joining us next week for our @NGO_CSW_NY event on inclusive environmental decision-making.

The event will consider how transparency, participation, and justice are vital to empower those most vulnerable by climate change.

Register👇

https://t.co/bRL2Hmoch8

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

🚨Calling all #parliamentnerds! We are hosting an actual in-person event! Tuesday 15 March at @IALS_law on the ways that civil society can use and lead a post-legislative scrutiny process. All welcome! @FranklinDVrieze @ZoeOWatts @MatthewHedges @clevick

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

Civil society is key to understanding the impact laws have on citizens. Join us next Tuesday @IALS_law where we'll be launching a guide developed by WFD and @Kaleidoscope_T highlighting the role of CSOs in post legislative scrutiny.

Find out more: https://t.co/g2aNw2JUKq

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

Women activists face the brunt of online violence but are also leading global work to bring in policy, legislation and reform to tech practices read more👇 #VAWP #ShePersisted @LucinaDiMeco @shannonmoc @adele_poskitt @WFD_Research https://t.co/1jHeBHSTHj

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

My reflections on #iwd2022 with my colleague Halyna, WFD's country representative in #Ukraine It was an honour for Halyna to give me her time to reflect on gender equality and the conflict. Read below 👇

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

"Evidence shows that when women are involved in peace processes, they tend to be longer-lasting and better implemented."

In a new blog, @sophy_eff and Halyna Shevchuk discuss the importance of women’s political leadership in peacebuilding.

#IWD2022

https://t.co/KNiteZjQ8L

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

Blown away by the strength and commitment of WFD's team in Ukraine. @WFD_Democracy @clevick #IWD2022

[Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) @WFD_Democracy]

We want to use International Women's Day to thank and pay tribute to our all-women team in Ukraine who have been striving to strengthen Ukraine's democracy by championing inclusive and accountable politics.

#IWD2022

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

Kicked of #IWD2022 last night by listening to women leaders talk frankly about candidate nomination processes, double standards in perceptions of leadership and the great challenge of online #VAWG @GIWLkings #MayGillardIWD

[King's Global Institute for Women's Leadership @GIWLkings]

Important note to end on.

Thanks so much to @theresa_may, our Chair @JuliaGillard and @KellyIpsosUK for a fascinating discussion 👏

And a big thanks to our great partners on the event and the new research, @IpsosUK!

Read more: https://t.co/1QWvK0x7dK

#MayGillardIWD

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

@SonjaWie @Kaleidoscope_T @WFD_Democracy @WFD_Research April/May

[Sophia Fernandes @sophy_eff]

WFD's Global Equality Project 🏳️‍🌈 with @Kaleidoscope_T is looking for an experienced evaluator! @WFD_Democracy @WFD_Research @SonjaWie
https://t.co/th3eNZoyl5