Lauren Fortgang
@laurenfortgang.bsky.social
Founder/Director @paema.bsky.social, mom, Trail Blazer fan
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This NYT piece describes the devastation being wrought in the global health sector by the foreign assistance freeze. Let me say a few words about what this looks like in the sector I work in, often called democracy and governance (DRG). 🧵
Health Programs Shutter Around the World After Trump Pauses Foreign Aid
Lifesaving treatment and prevention programs for tuberculosis, malaria, H.I.V. and other diseases cannot access funds to continue work.
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This NYT piece describes the devastation being wrought in the global health sector by the foreign assistance freeze. Let me say a few words about what this looks like in the sector I work in, often called democracy and governance (DRG). 🧵
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Today, the US issued sanctions on SAF's Gen. Burhan, along wtih one company & one person involved in weapons procurement for SAF. Along with last week's designations on RSF, these actions are long overdue and demand a comprehensive policy. Read our full statement: paema.ngo/sudan-sanctions-saf
January 16, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Today, the US issued sanctions on SAF's Gen. Burhan, along wtih one company & one person involved in weapons procurement for SAF. Along with last week's designations on RSF, these actions are long overdue and demand a comprehensive policy. Read our full statement: paema.ngo/sudan-sanctions-saf
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@paema.ngo's Sudan Specialist Shayna Lewis spoke at the UN Security Council Ministerial on #Sudan on December 19. Read the full speech and watch the video at: www.paema.ngo/unsc_sudan
December 20, 2024 at 6:25 PM
@paema.ngo's Sudan Specialist Shayna Lewis spoke at the UN Security Council Ministerial on #Sudan on December 19. Read the full speech and watch the video at: www.paema.ngo/unsc_sudan
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1/ New @hrw.org #Sudan report : The Rapid Support Forces & allied militias carried out war crimes in South Kordofan, killing and raping civilians, and looting & destroying homes in attacks that displaced 10s of thousands & left ghost towns in their wake. www.hrw.org/news/2024/12...
December 10, 2024 at 8:51 AM
1/ New @hrw.org #Sudan report : The Rapid Support Forces & allied militias carried out war crimes in South Kordofan, killing and raping civilians, and looting & destroying homes in attacks that displaced 10s of thousands & left ghost towns in their wake. www.hrw.org/news/2024/12...
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More than 600 days of war, 1 yr past the US atrocity determination & still no political will from the intl community to provide essential services, protect civilians, or take practical steps to bring an end to these horrifying attacks against Sudan's population.
#KeepEyesOnSudan
#KeepEyesOnSudan
We verified video footage in Kabkabiya, North Darfur, where human rights groups say more than 100 people were killed after barrel bombs hit the market on Monday.
One man is heard saying "People are dying wholesale"
Sudan's army denied responsibility for the attack.
www.reuters.com/world/africa...
One man is heard saying "People are dying wholesale"
Sudan's army denied responsibility for the attack.
www.reuters.com/world/africa...
At least 127, mostly civilians, killed in two days in Sudan bombardments
At least 127 people, mostly civilians, were killed in Sudan on Monday and Tuesday by barrel bombs and shelling from the warring sides, rights activists said.
www.reuters.com
December 10, 2024 at 10:28 PM
More than 600 days of war, 1 yr past the US atrocity determination & still no political will from the intl community to provide essential services, protect civilians, or take practical steps to bring an end to these horrifying attacks against Sudan's population.
#KeepEyesOnSudan
#KeepEyesOnSudan
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Next week 👇
Join us next week, Dec 11th, at 13:15pm Nairobi time as we revisit the tragic events of August 30, 2023, when the military killed at least 56 people in the city of Goma, in North Kivu. Register here: bit.ly/3OGcNGH #OperationKeba #DRC #DRCongo @jmsenga.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 12:07 AM
Next week 👇
Honored to be on @voanews.bsky.social
speaking about the need for a physical protection presence in #Sudan as part of a comprehensive protection of civilians plan for the country. www.voaafrica.com/africa-news-...
speaking about the need for a physical protection presence in #Sudan as part of a comprehensive protection of civilians plan for the country. www.voaafrica.com/africa-news-...
Radio program - Africa News Tonight
A lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. New features look at science and technology, en...
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December 4, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Honored to be on @voanews.bsky.social
speaking about the need for a physical protection presence in #Sudan as part of a comprehensive protection of civilians plan for the country. www.voaafrica.com/africa-news-...
speaking about the need for a physical protection presence in #Sudan as part of a comprehensive protection of civilians plan for the country. www.voaafrica.com/africa-news-...
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Where you can hear from me on #Angola & @laurenfortgang.bsky.social on #Sudan: www.voaafrica.com/africa-news-...
December 4, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Where you can hear from me on #Angola & @laurenfortgang.bsky.social on #Sudan: www.voaafrica.com/africa-news-...
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For the last 16 years PAEMA's team has been committed to working w/ conflict-affected communities in #Sudan #DRC & #Burma to find solutions for peace & to support justice + accountability. Your support today will help us continue this critical work.
Learn more and donate: paema.ngo
Learn more and donate: paema.ngo
December 3, 2024 at 6:12 AM
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In late Oct, we released our recs on protection of civilians in #Sudan. 19 months into the war the RSF, SAF and their allies continue to violate IHL by attacking and targeting civilians. The UNSC, AU PSC & other key stakeholders must act now to protect. Read: www.paema.ngo/commitment-t...
November 14, 2024 at 4:55 PM
In late Oct, we released our recs on protection of civilians in #Sudan. 19 months into the war the RSF, SAF and their allies continue to violate IHL by attacking and targeting civilians. The UNSC, AU PSC & other key stakeholders must act now to protect. Read: www.paema.ngo/commitment-t...