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Deborah Underdown
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Work in communications for Concern Worldwide (UK) - a humanitarian and development charity. Dog obsessed.
Originally from the countryside and now South London dwelling.
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ANALYSIS: The treatment of Jess Phllips over recent days tells me all I need to know about the epidemic of misogyny, sexual abuse and violence against women and girls that still plagues our culture.

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Elon Musk's abuse of Jess Phillips has pushed real victims into game of political point scoring
Speaking to Sky News, Jess Phillips branded Elon Musk's claims about her "ridiculous" and said she will not be silenced.
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January 9, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Nice to end the working week (and year) with a BIG thank you to everyone who supports and works with Concern Worldwide www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhOK...
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December 20, 2024 at 6:15 PM
There are now 305 million people around the world in need of humanitarian assistance: 2025 Global Humanitarian Overview. bit.ly/4fXx0nc
GHO 2025: United Nations and humanitarian partners launch US$47 billion appeal for 2025 to support 190 million people worldwide
(Geneva, 4 December 2024) An estimated 305 million people around the world will require humanitarian assistance in the coming year, the Unit
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December 5, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Great podcast episode from @martinedennis.bsky.social who was joined by Concern Worldwide's Charles Ekelele from Kenya to talk about climate change www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCIs...
Malawi's VP Means Business in Baku, Africa's Last Colony: Western Sahara, Advice to Kemi Badenoch
YouTube video by AfricaHere&NOW
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December 3, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Gazans displaced by war now face a new threat: winter. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Gaza war: Palestinians displaced by war face a harsh winter
Palestinians displaced by the war are living on Gaza's coast, exposing them to harsh winter storms.
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December 3, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Been thinking a lot about culture and leadership this week and liked this from @financialtimes.com on the role of #kindness vm.tiktok.com/ZGdj6TmbX/
TikTok - Make Your Day
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November 29, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Thankful for flexible working today. It meant I was able to get out this morning and have a beautiful start to the day. Important to remember that spending time in green spaces or bringing nature into your everyday life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing.
November 28, 2024 at 9:53 AM
As the conflict in Ukraine nears its third anniversary, Ukrainian people are preparing for what many have warned may be the harshest winter since fighting began. www.concern.org.uk/news/why-do-...
Why do Ukrainians need our support this winter?
Help Ukrainians endure winter’s harshest months as they face limited heating. Support Concern’s aid for warmth, fuel, and home repairs.
www.concern.org.uk
November 26, 2024 at 9:11 AM
The failure of world leaders to agree an adequate climate finance deal at COP29 to help some of the poorest countries address the impact of climate change is disgraceful and unacceptable
November 25, 2024 at 11:23 AM
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"States and parties to conflict must protect humanitarians, uphold international law, prosecute those responsible, and call time on this era of impunity.”

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2024 is now the deadliest year on record for humanitarians. #NotATarget

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UN relief chief decries ‘bullets and bombs’ against aid workers
2024 is now humanitarians’ deadliest year on record, driven by the war in Gaza
www.unocha.org
November 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Consider shopping differently this Black Frdiay www.concern.org.uk/news/four-me...
Four meaningful alternatives to Black Friday
Give back and make a difference this festive season
www.concern.org.uk
November 22, 2024 at 10:26 AM
Climate change continues to cause more crises and humanitarian emergencies where many people already live in vulnerable conditions. Setting a new finance goal is essential to ensure that high-income countries pay their fair share, and fragile countries are not pushed further into poverty.
November 22, 2024 at 8:21 AM
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Cop29 climate summit live: raising funds to finance climate fight is feasible, economists say
Cop29 climate summit live: raising funds to finance climate fight is feasible, economists say
As day eight begins in Baku, leading economists say finding the required $1tn a year ‘is feasible’, even as negotiators run into a ‘valley of death’ amid deadlock in climate talks Cop29 negotiations aren’t moving fast enough, according to one of the…
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November 19, 2024 at 7:03 AM
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Cop29 delegates told to ‘cut the theatrics’ and tackle climate crisis
Cop29 delegates told to ‘cut the theatrics’ and tackle climate crisis
UN climate chief addresses climate summit with no agreement in sight on how to help developing countries Countries meeting in Azerbaijan to discuss a new global financial settlement for tackling the climate crisis must “cut the theatrics” and get down to…
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November 18, 2024 at 4:30 PM
The hunger crisis in Sudan is accelerating - great to see this from Uk government but more action is needed.
November 18, 2024 at 4:43 PM