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📣 We are delighted to announce that @EmergingRoy has been appointed our Managing Director, and will be joining us in September. We look forward to welcoming you, Rathin!
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"We can't miss an opportunity to use tech to empower the poor, to define what it is for them to be not poor, and to measure their own poverty." @martinburt joined our #WEF23 event on rethinking policy to respond to what poverty really means today. Watch:
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📊 Among multilateral agencies and other donors, @IMFNews , @europeaid & @UNDP are the most efficient at targeting extreme #poverty . Here's how they can work with countries to finance and end to it 👉 #endpoverty
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📢 We are delighted to announce that @SaraPantuliano has been appointed our new Executive Director. She will start this role on 1 December 2019. Read our full statement:
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Are you a postgraduate economist or statistician with an interest in development? Applications are now open for our 2019-2021 Fellowship Scheme – a fantastic opportunity to experience working as a civil servant in a developing country. Apply by 2 Dec
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🗒️ In international development, survey respondents rarely see the findings from the studies to which they’ve contributed. ✍️In this new blog, @Melanie_Pinet offers 5⃣ tips for how to bring #research back to communities
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Our research shows @Irish_Aid , @Enabel_Belgium and @noradno are among the most efficient donors at targeting #extremepoverty . These #infographics reveal more key findings #EndPoverty
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10 things you need to know if you want to use research to influence policy: from @rapid_odi
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'Violence against women affects 1 in 3 women. This is a figure I never get used to' - Kate Allen #GlobalChallenges http://t.co/xrYDlwny6x
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#Women ’s economic #empowerment : what will it take? Read our new report: #EmpowerWomen
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📣 Exciting news: @NwajiakuKathryn has been appointed as the new Director of our Politics and Governance programme, and will be joining us in July. We're looking forward to welcoming you, Kathryn!
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💡 This month global leaders will share their vision of how #Covid19 can spark a #GlobalReset in our approach to: 🌐 Global leadership 🌳 The #ClimateCrisis ☮️ #HumanRights & #peace 🏦 Economic resilience Join the conversation 👇 #ODI60
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Explore 10 things to know about the future of #water and see how #ClimateChange will impact water resources #WWWeek
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In the face of complex threats to human progress, development needs to be done differently. Our report with @UNDP explains why it's important to take on a risk-informed approach: #RiskInformedDev
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Watch live now | Bangladesh Prime Minister Hon. Sheikh Hasina delivers a keynote speech on the country's development story, followed by a conversation with @Thieristan . Tune in: #ODISheikhHasina #CHOGM2018
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The Principled Aid Index is now out! Play around with the latest data to discover whether @OECD DAC donors are using #aid to advance a 'principled' national interest:
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Today @SaraPantuliano welcomed our new Distinguished Fellow Arkebe Oqubay, a leading thinker on African development & Minister and Adviser to the Prime Minister of #Ethiopia . In #AIW2019 read his new blog on how the #AfCFTA can succeed ➡️
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Yesterday Ethiopian Parliament passed a law that allows #refugees to work legally - an important breakthrough for the country's 'jobs compact'. Here are our experts share views on how to ensure this works for everyone
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Despite hostile political narratives, the British public are increasingly positive about immigration – a trend in line with other European countries. @ClaireKumar3 & @Rottensteiner_C assess changing attitudes in this new blog 📈 @IOM_UK | @UNmigration
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Almost 40% of countries in sub-Saharan Africa are in danger of slipping into a major #debt crisis. This new paper – launched ahead of our #AfricasRisingDebt conference next week – explores the risks they face in keeping their debt on a sustainable track:
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📣 We are delighted to announce that environmental economist @s_colenbrander will become the Director of our new Climate and Sustainability programme in July. We are excited to welcome you, Sarah! @ODIclimate
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📹 Miss last month's lively debate between @KateRaworth and @MLiebreich on whether #greengrowth can solve #climatechange ? Catch up through our video or podcast
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We are excited to launch the Human Mobility Initiative with @LSEIGA and @CGDev : a new platform to unlock the great potential of #migration to help achieve all #SDGs . Find out more: #ForMigration
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African & European #MayorsDialogue mayors are united in calling for more resources to build sustainable, climate resilient cities – which are on the #COP27 agenda today 🏙️ A 🧵of videos on #SolutionsDay , as mayors reflect on how the climate crisis is impacting their cities (1/7)
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Time for a new social compact with the world's poor. Major new report just out http://t.co/6yLt69XKC2 #FtF2015 #ffd3 http://t.co/ntV8kjCfMk
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We were honoured to host Somaliland's Minister of Finance @drsaadalishire today to discuss developing the financial sector, public financial management and progress on the Berbera corridor. @slmofd @dominicmcvey @EmergingRoy @DWteVelde @_miller_mark
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All development choices involve trade-offs. A risk-informed approach recognises this and equips us to respond to today’s complex global challenges. Read our NEW #RiskInformedDev report with @UNDP : @UNDPClimate @ODIclimate
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#ClimateExtremes & resilient #poverty reduction: New report looks at 3 case studies #COP21
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In Europe political narratives on #Immigration are highly polarised. But our new #DataViz reveals Europeans hold much more nuanced views. Explore public attitudes & perceptions in six different countries 🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹🇫🇷🇸🇪 Produced w/ @fedfragapane & @piaaaac
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📣 Applications are now open for our 2020-2022 Fellowship Scheme! This is a fantastic opportunity for postgraduate economists or statisticians to gain invaluable experience working as local civil servants in low-income countries. Apply by 11 Dec ⬇️
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📹 Coming up at 17:00 EDT | Sign up to watch our event live from #HLPF2019 on #education , #skills and #migration with @UNESCO & @UNICEF – featuring a great line-up of speakers: @martaforesti @HelenClarkNZ @ADixon_WB @unicefchief @ThomasGass
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🗨️ "If we want a truly inclusive recovery we need to empower leaders – particularly, women leaders." @melindagates calls for more support for grassroots women's groups to lead the recovery from #Covid19 . Join her in the #GlobalReset Dialogue 👉 #ODI60
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#Employment & decent work are a top #SDG priority. Read our 10 things know about the global labour force #SDG8
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Starting now | Join our event with @VADundee exploring how #design can bring #data to life & spark social change, introduced by @Leonie_S_Bell with @fedfragapane , @martaforesti , @jburnmurdoch , @nd_kane & Leonardo de Vasconcelos.
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100s of girls rescued from #BokoHaram came back pregnant - first priority must be to address their mental health - Bisi #GlobalChallenges
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"If they are invisible to begin with, we can never begin to see who are the no ones that we are leaving behind." @AminaJMohammed joined us to discuss the importance of #data for achieving #LeaveNoOneBehind . Explore our latest research on this agenda:
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Join our event on 31 March with @VADundee , @martaforesti and @fedfragapane on how design & data visualisation can bring complex stories to life, looking at our #KeyWorkers dataviz tracking migrants’ contributions during #Covid19 . Register & sign up ✍️
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By 2021, #refugees will contribute more than they cost to the German state. Find out how this matches up with public perceptions and political narratives in our new #Germany country brief:
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🗓️ New event | Can #GreenGrowth solve #climatechange ? Register now to join us in person or online on 20 March as climate experts @MLiebreich and @KateRaworth debate the future of economic growth.
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The power of #solar - what could it mean for sub-Saharan #Africa ?
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We're delighted to launch our latest Principled Aid Index, revealing how 29 donor countries spend their foreign aid. Where does your country rank? @EmilySilcock1 @NilimaGulrajani #PrincipledAid
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With MPs today voting on the government's #UKAid cuts, @_miller_mark debunks three myths: the cuts aren't temporary, they won't put public finances on a more sustainable footing & they aren't a fiscal necessity 👇
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Top three most efficient countries in targeting extreme #poverty : 🇮🇪 #Ireland 🇧🇪 #Belgium 🇳🇱 #Netherlands Our report explores how to finance an end to it by 2030: #UNGA #endpoverty #Fin4Dev
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📣 We are delighted to announce the appointment of @ebrdsuma as the new Chair of our Board of Trustees. He will take over in October, when @Jamesogradycam stands down from the role. Read our full statement 👇
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Today our staff mark #1DayWithoutUs to celebrate our diversity
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10 things you should know about progress in international development: #globaldev
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"Nature regenerates... And money accumulates forever. And this to me is our ultimate conundrum." @KateRaworth shares views in her debate with @MLiebreich on #greengrowth and #climatechange . Find the video or podcast: #TuesdayThoughts
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New and emerging threats: 1⃣ Are interconnected 2⃣ Cross borders 3⃣ Occur simultaneously 4⃣ Have transformative impacts Our research with @UNDP explores how #RiskInformedDev can build resilience by taking these into account:
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Join us for today's #GlobalReset conference with @Irish_Aid , kicking off at 14:00 GMT, as over 20 experts share their views on how to put inequality at the centre of #Covid19 recovery efforts. Sign up now ⏰
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Mental health disorders affect one in four of us over a lifetime but remain severely underfunded, leaving millions of people without treatment. Here are 10 things to know for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek .
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Watch live now | Tune in to our webinar with @CGDev on how to #ReformMDBs so they can better address the global crises of today and tomorrow, featuring the experts behind a new #G20 report 📺
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📊 Among multilateral agencies, @IMFNews , @europeaid & @UNDP are the most efficient at targeting extreme #poverty . Explore more stats from our report on how to finance an end to it 👉 #endpoverty
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Don't miss our event tomorrow with @VADundee exploring how #data & #design can create social change in times of crisis, introduced by @Leonie_S_Bell with @fedfragapane , @martaforesti , @jburnmurdoch , @nd_kane & Leonardo de Vasconcelos. Sign up now 👇
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📣 Announced today by @DFID_UK at @edtechweekldn | We are proud to be part of #EdTechHub – a major new #education #technology research and innovation programme on how #EdTech can support learning for the world’s most marginalised children and young people
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The UK government must stand with Afghan women & girls who continue to fight every day for basic freedoms. We join @Zehra_Zaidi & fellow activists & leaders in calling for @RishiSunak to support a Global Summit that inspires meaningful action: #IWD2023
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At least 400 million people will be living in #extremepoverty by 2030 – but our latest research shows we can get to zero if action is taken now. Report author @marcus_manuel explains how it can be eradicated: #EndPoverty
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We are living in a disruptive period, caused by forces such as conflict, tech & #climatechange . There is also more scepticism towards multilateralism, and in this context my focus is on asking how the @UNDP can help the world navigate its way forward. #ODISteiner
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Join us and @VADundee on 31 March to explore how data visualisation can bring complex stories to life, and hear from @martaforesti @fedfragapane on how our #KeyWorkers data viz tracked migrants’ contributions to the #Covid19 response 📅
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Development is political: technical solutions won't solve political problems - "you can't build a country from the outside" #DeatonODI
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Delighted to welcome @sorchaoc as new Head of @hpg_odi . Sorcha brings valuable humanitarian experience, including on fragility, protracted crises, protection and livelihoods. She worked previously as Senior Research Associate @ODIdev and was Head of Policy @BritishRedCross .
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Applications are now open for our 2023 Fellowship Scheme! 📣 This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience as a civil servant by working with one of our partner governments around the world. Find out more about the scheme and how to apply ⤵️
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📖 New report | Over the past 15 years, 35 low-income countries have transitioned to middle-income country status. We examine the impact of this on development financing
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Last week, after two years of virtual meetings, mayors came together for the first in-person meeting of the Africa-Europe #MayorsDialogue to explore ways to support urban residents across both continents...(1/7)
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Great to see the #SDGs are being taken seriously at the highest levels of the UK Government, with today's cabinet meeting focused entirely on the #GlobalGoals . Read our written evidence to @CommonsIDC inquiry on the UK's progress on them
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📢 New report | The impact of the #coronavirus pandemic is likely to be catastrophic in sub-Saharan Africa. But #African governments should not have to respond alone. Our latest publication sets out financial proposals to tackle the crisis 👉 #COVID19
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Four inspiring stories of male allyship: tune in now to listen to @SteveReedMP , @TheRealBenHurst , @Eusebius and @jacksontkatz discuss how men can challenge harmful attitudes and be agents of change. Livestream: @ALIGN_Gender #25N
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Statement | Today's announcement that @GOVUK will cut its aid spending target to 0.5% is "a serious error of judgement", says @SaraPantuliano . Spending on fossil fuel subsidies should be redeployed to plug any development funding gap 👇 #SpendingReview
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On 10 Feb we're teaming up with @Irish_Aid to bring together campaigners and policy-makers from around the world. We'll hear about the barriers facing women's #SocialMovements & how to unlock their huge potential to build #GenderJustice . Sign up now 📣
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Global frameworks such as @UNFCCC and @unisdr call for risks linked to #climatechange and natural #disasters to be a key part of #globaldev planning. Find out what this approach should look like in our new #RiskInformedDev report with @UNDP : @UNDPClimate
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With #migrants fulfilling vital roles as #keyworkers in the #Covid19 response, explore our new #dataviz showing reforms, initiatives and campaigns of their contributions around the world. This live collection will be updated regularly 👉
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It's a myth that economic development automatically leads to more women in power. #gender
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With 90% of traffic collisions taking place in low- and middle-income countries, #RoadSafety isn’t just a public health issue. It’s about equality. Read more in our new @FIAFdn funded research with @WRIRossCities : #ReformRoads
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"They’ve got great narratives. They’ve co-opted lovely words like family & rights of children" - @WomenDeliver 's @MalihaKhanWD . Out now ahead of #WomenDeliver2023 : our new #ThinkChangePodcast examines how to counter the anti-feminist backlash 🎙️ #WD2023
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Watch: 10 things you should know about disaster risk reduction, or #DRR #IDDR2015 http://t.co/WArZV83Tll
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"It's time we re-thought and had global public goods that are paid for by everybody, and that everybody enjoys." @Winnie_Byanyima shares thoughts on how to tackle widening inequality at our #WEF23 event last week. Watch the discussion:
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Why disaster risk reduction can no longer neglect conflict: new blog by @katiepetersodi for #IDDR2017 #DRR
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A #WorldHumanitarianDay statement on #Afghanistan : The withdrawal of US troops and quick #Taliban takeover will only increase ongoing humanitarian need in the country. We are calling on world leaders to act now on four humanitarian priorities 👇 (1/5)
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Join us & @VADundee on 31 March to explore how #design can bring #data & stories to life, give them meaning & support social change introduced by @Leonie_S_Bell with @martaforesti @fedfragapane @jburnmurdoch @nd_kane and Leonardo de Vasconcelos. Sign up at
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Our #KeyWorkers #DataViz designed by @fedfragapane & @piaaaac has won in @FastCompany 's Innovation by Design Awards! Explore how #Migrants support the #Covid19 response: Learn about the award: @FastCoDesign #FCDesignAwards
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There are more and more women MPs... But men still overwhelmingly dominate. #gender
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A renewed focus on local actors in the humanitarian sector has emerged in the wake of Covid-19. Explore @hpg_odi 's new online mapping tool, tracking local humanitarian efforts worldwide
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Kicking off our #wef20 event on Ethiopia Rising: Unlocking opportunities for growth with the Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia H.E. Demeke Mekonnen Hassen @ShuterRob @KellyTClements @dominicmcvey @IKEAFoundation @SaraPantuliano
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This week we have added 9⃣ new stories to our #dataviz on migrant #keyworkers and the #Covid19 response from around the world, covering Brazil 🇧🇷, China 🇨🇳, India 🇮🇳, Myanmar🇲🇲, Philippines 🇵🇭, Turkey 🇹🇷, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 and the UK 🇬🇧. Check it out 👉
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Then last year, Mayor @yakisawyerr launched the Freetown Fashion Design and Creative Arts Network in partnership with ODI & @LabrumLondon . It provides a platform to exchange ideas & skills across continents, to support artists & their businesses. (3/8)
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Missed our event on women's economic empowerment? Check out the storify: #empowerwomen24_7
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Western governments are failing in their responsibility to stand up to war crimes being committed in the Israeli–Hamas conflict. A month into Israel's siege on Gaza, our experts reflect on clear double standards and violations in the laws of war: ⤵️
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Development jargon has made gender a “box-ticking” phenomenon which overlooks the real experiences and agency of women. In this new blog, @FortunArty sets out what needs to change #BlackHistoryMonth
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This week we kicked-off #MIGNEX : the largest-ever European-funded research project on #migration . Over five years, we’ll be producing research on its links to #development and the role of #EU migration policies. Watch this space - and get more info here:
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Palestinian feminist activist & writer @yarahawari is among our speakers in tomorrow's webinar, which will explore the power of collective action to build a more equal world. Sign up and join the conversation ⏰ #ChooseToChallenge #IWD21 @AlShabaka
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“Taking away subsidies from #fossilfuels and channelling them towards #cleanenergy would boost their development at a much faster pace, and help secure our #climate goals” - @ODIclimate 's @IpekGencsu in new @dpcarrington piece on @IISD_news report
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Join @martaforesti , Sandra Breka @BoschStiftung , Sir Suma Chakrabarti & Obiageli Ezekwesili @obyezeks on December 2nd to discuss Africa-Europe relations, the political landscape, migration and mobility #InnovationAfricaEurope
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17 #SDGs 1.5°C #climatechange limit 1bn lifted out of #poverty Our 2015 in numbers:
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What #climatefinance commitments were pledged at #COP21 ?
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In conflict-affected areas, vulnerability to disasters is highest. We explored the situation in #Afghanistan , #Chad , #Colombia and #Lebanon to propose an agenda for action; and ensure we #LeaveNoOneBehind . Read about our research: #DRRday #DRRconflict
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#Refugees and other #migrants are a vital part of the global workforce responding to #Covid19 . Explore our new live collection of reforms, initiatives and campaigns from around the world to recognise and support migrants as #keyworkers 👉 #dataviz
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📹 Watch live now | Tune is as we discuss #education , #skills and #migration live from #HLPF2019 with @UNESCO & @UNICEF . Follow us for live updates and join the conversation: @martaforesti @HelenClarkNZ @ADixon_WB @unicefchief @ThomasGass
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