Doc Shakira Choonara
@shakirachoonara.bsky.social
@UN_Women Thematic Lead #GenerationEquality #SRHR | Former @WHO | @LancetYouth Commissioner | Views =my own
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Billionaires’ wealth surged $6.5tn over past decade, Oxfam reports
Billionaires’ wealth surged $6.5tn over past decade, Oxfam reports
Real-terms gains of $33.9tn for world’s richest 1% ‘enough to end annual global poverty 22 times over’, charity says
The wealth of the world’s 3,000 billionaires has surged by $6.5tn (£4.8tn) in real terms over the past decade, according to Oxfam, equivalent to 14.6% of global output.
In total the richest 1% of the global population has gained at least $33.9tn in real terms, which the charity said was “enough to end annual global poverty 22 times over”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Billionaires’ wealth surged $6.5tn over past decade, Oxfam reports
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Join us for the 1st Ever Pan-Africa AYSRHR Scientific Conference, happening June 24–27, 2025,at Sarova Whitesands,Mombasa,Kenya 🇰🇪
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📄 .. your abstract accepted & ready?
✅ Register NOW & be ready!
Join us for the 1st Ever Pan-Africa AYSRHR Scientific Conference, happening June 24–27, 2025,at Sarova Whitesands,Mombasa,Kenya 🇰🇪
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May 29, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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📄 .. your abstract accepted & ready?
✅ Register NOW & be ready!
Join us for the 1st Ever Pan-Africa AYSRHR Scientific Conference, happening June 24–27, 2025,at Sarova Whitesands,Mombasa,Kenya 🇰🇪
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📄 .. your abstract accepted & ready?
✅ Register NOW & be ready!
Join us for the 1st Ever Pan-Africa AYSRHR Scientific Conference, happening June 24–27, 2025,at Sarova Whitesands,Mombasa,Kenya 🇰🇪
rhnk.org/conference
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🚨 At #WHA78, Member States passed a resolution on #HealthFinancing led by #Nigeria 🇳🇬. It urges more public investment, less out-of-pocket costs & better funding alignment to achieve #UHC.
No #HealthForAll without financial protection.
📌 Full story: p4h.world/en/news/wha-...
#GlobalHealth @who.int
No #HealthForAll without financial protection.
📌 Full story: p4h.world/en/news/wha-...
#GlobalHealth @who.int
WHA passes resolution to reform health financing for universal health coverage - P4H Network
p4h.world
May 27, 2025 at 7:54 AM
🚨 At #WHA78, Member States passed a resolution on #HealthFinancing led by #Nigeria 🇳🇬. It urges more public investment, less out-of-pocket costs & better funding alignment to achieve #UHC.
No #HealthForAll without financial protection.
📌 Full story: p4h.world/en/news/wha-...
#GlobalHealth @who.int
No #HealthForAll without financial protection.
📌 Full story: p4h.world/en/news/wha-...
#GlobalHealth @who.int
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New in @lancetchildadol.bsky.social with @thelancet.com commission on #adolescenthealth!
☑️ A checklist for reporting youth engagement in peer-reviewed research!
🔗 tinyurl.com/mayecheck @davidimbago.bsky.social @shakirachoonara.bsky.social @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social
☑️ A checklist for reporting youth engagement in peer-reviewed research!
🔗 tinyurl.com/mayecheck @davidimbago.bsky.social @shakirachoonara.bsky.social @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social
May 22, 2025 at 8:52 AM
New in @lancetchildadol.bsky.social with @thelancet.com commission on #adolescenthealth!
☑️ A checklist for reporting youth engagement in peer-reviewed research!
🔗 tinyurl.com/mayecheck @davidimbago.bsky.social @shakirachoonara.bsky.social @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social
☑️ A checklist for reporting youth engagement in peer-reviewed research!
🔗 tinyurl.com/mayecheck @davidimbago.bsky.social @shakirachoonara.bsky.social @ucsfchildrens.bsky.social
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Last night, I had the privilege of attending the launch of A Call to Action: The Second @thelancet.com Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing - and of introducing myself to @drtedros.who.int , a truly surreal moment.
Key highlights from the Launch; 🧵👇
Key highlights from the Launch; 🧵👇
May 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Last night, I had the privilege of attending the launch of A Call to Action: The Second @thelancet.com Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing - and of introducing myself to @drtedros.who.int , a truly surreal moment.
Key highlights from the Launch; 🧵👇
Key highlights from the Launch; 🧵👇
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Policy makers, researchers, youth leaders: Join us to transform adolescent health & wellbeing! Lancet Commission report launch, May 21, Geneva.
Register ▶️ bit.ly/LC2025launch #AdolescentHealth #WHA78 @who.int
Register ▶️ bit.ly/LC2025launch #AdolescentHealth #WHA78 @who.int
May 19, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Policy makers, researchers, youth leaders: Join us to transform adolescent health & wellbeing! Lancet Commission report launch, May 21, Geneva.
Register ▶️ bit.ly/LC2025launch #AdolescentHealth #WHA78 @who.int
Register ▶️ bit.ly/LC2025launch #AdolescentHealth #WHA78 @who.int
Every career-step I have ever taken and every big risk, I always have a listen to all of my favourite Jay Shetty videos, incredible to finally meet you during your tour #OnPurpose #NewYorkCity Jay, you have no idea how you have inspired me over the years!
May 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Every career-step I have ever taken and every big risk, I always have a listen to all of my favourite Jay Shetty videos, incredible to finally meet you during your tour #OnPurpose #NewYorkCity Jay, you have no idea how you have inspired me over the years!
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Despite progress in many health areas, the world is still off track in achieving the health-related Sustainable Development Goals.
Find out more about the wins and the losses: bit.ly/437wz4w
Find out more about the wins and the losses: bit.ly/437wz4w
May 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Despite progress in many health areas, the world is still off track in achieving the health-related Sustainable Development Goals.
Find out more about the wins and the losses: bit.ly/437wz4w
Find out more about the wins and the losses: bit.ly/437wz4w
Only one week to go until the launch of the Second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing! Catch the event live at the World Health Assembly, 21 May #WHA78 lnkd.in/dy6vtKGW
@who.int @thelancet.bsky.social @fondationbotnar.bsky.social @drtedros.who.int @gatesfoundation.bsky.social
@who.int @thelancet.bsky.social @fondationbotnar.bsky.social @drtedros.who.int @gatesfoundation.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Only one week to go until the launch of the Second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing! Catch the event live at the World Health Assembly, 21 May #WHA78 lnkd.in/dy6vtKGW
@who.int @thelancet.bsky.social @fondationbotnar.bsky.social @drtedros.who.int @gatesfoundation.bsky.social
@who.int @thelancet.bsky.social @fondationbotnar.bsky.social @drtedros.who.int @gatesfoundation.bsky.social
Calling all champions!!!
Join us ahead of World Menstrual Hygiene Day,28 May!
🗓 Generation Equality cross-coalition showcase & activation webinar: Standing up for menstrual health and hygiene
📅 Date: 30 April
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM CET / 09:00 AM EDT
🔗 Register unwomen.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us ahead of World Menstrual Hygiene Day,28 May!
🗓 Generation Equality cross-coalition showcase & activation webinar: Standing up for menstrual health and hygiene
📅 Date: 30 April
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM CET / 09:00 AM EDT
🔗 Register unwomen.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
April 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Calling all champions!!!
Join us ahead of World Menstrual Hygiene Day,28 May!
🗓 Generation Equality cross-coalition showcase & activation webinar: Standing up for menstrual health and hygiene
📅 Date: 30 April
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM CET / 09:00 AM EDT
🔗 Register unwomen.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us ahead of World Menstrual Hygiene Day,28 May!
🗓 Generation Equality cross-coalition showcase & activation webinar: Standing up for menstrual health and hygiene
📅 Date: 30 April
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM CET / 09:00 AM EDT
🔗 Register unwomen.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨The U.N. World Food Programme plans to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2026 due to a severe funding shortfall—just as hunger crises in places like Sudan and Ethiopia reach critical levels.
#WFP #UN #food #exclusive
#WFP #UN #food #exclusive
Exclusive: WFP to cut up to 30% of staff amid aid shortfall
www.devex.com
April 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🚨EXCLUSIVE🚨The U.N. World Food Programme plans to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2026 due to a severe funding shortfall—just as hunger crises in places like Sudan and Ethiopia reach critical levels.
#WFP #UN #food #exclusive
#WFP #UN #food #exclusive
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Learn about Tuberculosis Research Methods from highly experienced faculty @healthsciences.mcgill.ca @mcgillghp.bsky.social
www.mcgill.ca/summerinstit...
www.mcgill.ca/summerinstit...
April 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Learn about Tuberculosis Research Methods from highly experienced faculty @healthsciences.mcgill.ca @mcgillghp.bsky.social
www.mcgill.ca/summerinstit...
www.mcgill.ca/summerinstit...
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The rise in new #HIV infections in the #MENA region is hitting marginalised communities the hardest.
Our latest report offers some key recommendations to address these urgent challenges & strengthen the response in the region.
Read here ⤵️
frontlineaids.org/hiv-preventi...
Our latest report offers some key recommendations to address these urgent challenges & strengthen the response in the region.
Read here ⤵️
frontlineaids.org/hiv-preventi...
April 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The rise in new #HIV infections in the #MENA region is hitting marginalised communities the hardest.
Our latest report offers some key recommendations to address these urgent challenges & strengthen the response in the region.
Read here ⤵️
frontlineaids.org/hiv-preventi...
Our latest report offers some key recommendations to address these urgent challenges & strengthen the response in the region.
Read here ⤵️
frontlineaids.org/hiv-preventi...
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Africa’s healthcare funding crisis: 3 strategies to manage deadly diseases theconversation.com/africas-heal... by F Mutapi.
Africa’s healthcare funding crisis: 3 strategies to manage deadly diseases
Prevention is better than cure. To cut healthcare costs, African countries must re-strategise.
theconversation.com
April 15, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Africa’s healthcare funding crisis: 3 strategies to manage deadly diseases theconversation.com/africas-heal... by F Mutapi.
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At the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58), ARROW's Deputy Executive Director, Sai Racherla, urgently called for action to address inequalities in the region that exacerbate discrimination against women and girls.
#CPD58 #GlobalGoals (1/2)
#CPD58 #GlobalGoals (1/2)
April 14, 2025 at 6:44 AM
At the 58th session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD58), ARROW's Deputy Executive Director, Sai Racherla, urgently called for action to address inequalities in the region that exacerbate discrimination against women and girls.
#CPD58 #GlobalGoals (1/2)
#CPD58 #GlobalGoals (1/2)
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Read all about ARROW and Partners' interventions at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC58) on our latest 𝐒𝐑𝐇𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒🗞️👇
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April 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Read all about ARROW and Partners' interventions at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC58) on our latest 𝐒𝐑𝐇𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒🗞️👇
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Together we stand for #GenderEquality #SRHR #Always 💪
#GenerationEquality #ActionCoalitions #SRHR #SDG3 #SDG5 #partnerships #collaboration #action #CPD58
#GenerationEquality #ActionCoalitions #SRHR #SDG3 #SDG5 #partnerships #collaboration #action #CPD58
April 12, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Together we stand for #GenderEquality #SRHR #Always 💪
#GenerationEquality #ActionCoalitions #SRHR #SDG3 #SDG5 #partnerships #collaboration #action #CPD58
#GenerationEquality #ActionCoalitions #SRHR #SDG3 #SDG5 #partnerships #collaboration #action #CPD58
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A deadly quake.
A conflict zone.
Over 3.5 million and nearly half of them in near the epicenter
Myanmar is reeling from a powerful earthquake right at the heart of a humanitarian crisis.
UNHCR is ready to respond.
Please donate today: unh.cr/67e6cdf90
A conflict zone.
Over 3.5 million and nearly half of them in near the epicenter
Myanmar is reeling from a powerful earthquake right at the heart of a humanitarian crisis.
UNHCR is ready to respond.
Please donate today: unh.cr/67e6cdf90
March 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A deadly quake.
A conflict zone.
Over 3.5 million and nearly half of them in near the epicenter
Myanmar is reeling from a powerful earthquake right at the heart of a humanitarian crisis.
UNHCR is ready to respond.
Please donate today: unh.cr/67e6cdf90
A conflict zone.
Over 3.5 million and nearly half of them in near the epicenter
Myanmar is reeling from a powerful earthquake right at the heart of a humanitarian crisis.
UNHCR is ready to respond.
Please donate today: unh.cr/67e6cdf90
One other addition to this piece, would also be the restructuring of the global governance and financial architecture, i.e., reduction or cancellation of national level debt will allow countries to meet these demands for increased resources - of course. Easier said, then done of course 🌎
"This is a defining moment for African leadership in health. By shifting the financing paradigm, Africa can pave the way for a more autonomous healthcare system."🌍
@anastassiad.bsky.social, @tomldrake.bsky.social, & Nadia Yakhelef on a new era for health in Africa:
www.cgdev.org/publication/...
@anastassiad.bsky.social, @tomldrake.bsky.social, & Nadia Yakhelef on a new era for health in Africa:
www.cgdev.org/publication/...
A New Era for Global Health: Can African Countries Agree a New Compact with External Donors?
African health systems are at a crossroads, grappling with systemic challenges including workforce shortages, underfunded infrastructure, and climate-driven health burdens. Volatile financing—driven b...
www.cgdev.org
March 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
One other addition to this piece, would also be the restructuring of the global governance and financial architecture, i.e., reduction or cancellation of national level debt will allow countries to meet these demands for increased resources - of course. Easier said, then done of course 🌎
It's been a tough few months and it shows, I know.
Over 100 000+ jobs have been lost #globalhealth with more to come. Funding has been cut immediately and patients lives are at risk.
The constant fight for what's right in the world, has never been easy and right now, it is a whole lot tougher.
Over 100 000+ jobs have been lost #globalhealth with more to come. Funding has been cut immediately and patients lives are at risk.
The constant fight for what's right in the world, has never been easy and right now, it is a whole lot tougher.
March 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
It's been a tough few months and it shows, I know.
Over 100 000+ jobs have been lost #globalhealth with more to come. Funding has been cut immediately and patients lives are at risk.
The constant fight for what's right in the world, has never been easy and right now, it is a whole lot tougher.
Over 100 000+ jobs have been lost #globalhealth with more to come. Funding has been cut immediately and patients lives are at risk.
The constant fight for what's right in the world, has never been easy and right now, it is a whole lot tougher.
Continue to rise powerful young women, continue to rise 💪
Esinam Amuzu Goodness Ogeyi Odey Beatrice (Bea) Nyamwenge Okech Fatima Martin Sanchez
#SRHR #genderequality #humanrights #Agenda2030 @unwomen.bsky.social
Esinam Amuzu Goodness Ogeyi Odey Beatrice (Bea) Nyamwenge Okech Fatima Martin Sanchez
#SRHR #genderequality #humanrights #Agenda2030 @unwomen.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Continue to rise powerful young women, continue to rise 💪
Esinam Amuzu Goodness Ogeyi Odey Beatrice (Bea) Nyamwenge Okech Fatima Martin Sanchez
#SRHR #genderequality #humanrights #Agenda2030 @unwomen.bsky.social
Esinam Amuzu Goodness Ogeyi Odey Beatrice (Bea) Nyamwenge Okech Fatima Martin Sanchez
#SRHR #genderequality #humanrights #Agenda2030 @unwomen.bsky.social
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Things look very grim for tuberculosis services due to abrupt cuts by the US government
Join us on Monday, on World TB Day as we discuss the latest crisis
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. EDT / 9 a.m. PDT
RSVP: bit.ly/3XO86iQ
Join us on Monday, on World TB Day as we discuss the latest crisis
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. EDT / 9 a.m. PDT
RSVP: bit.ly/3XO86iQ
March 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Things look very grim for tuberculosis services due to abrupt cuts by the US government
Join us on Monday, on World TB Day as we discuss the latest crisis
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. EDT / 9 a.m. PDT
RSVP: bit.ly/3XO86iQ
Join us on Monday, on World TB Day as we discuss the latest crisis
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. EDT / 9 a.m. PDT
RSVP: bit.ly/3XO86iQ
In the presence of only bold women!
🔥 💪 Legend Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng
🔥 💪 Legend Naledi Chirwa
🔥 💪 Thrilled to be with Bhavya Joshi Michalina Drejza Merette Khalil
With thanks to #ICM for bringing us together, PUSH Campaign supporting midwives
internationalmidwives.org/projects/pus...
🔥 💪 Legend Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng
🔥 💪 Legend Naledi Chirwa
🔥 💪 Thrilled to be with Bhavya Joshi Michalina Drejza Merette Khalil
With thanks to #ICM for bringing us together, PUSH Campaign supporting midwives
internationalmidwives.org/projects/pus...
March 13, 2025 at 3:15 AM
In the presence of only bold women!
🔥 💪 Legend Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng
🔥 💪 Legend Naledi Chirwa
🔥 💪 Thrilled to be with Bhavya Joshi Michalina Drejza Merette Khalil
With thanks to #ICM for bringing us together, PUSH Campaign supporting midwives
internationalmidwives.org/projects/pus...
🔥 💪 Legend Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng
🔥 💪 Legend Naledi Chirwa
🔥 💪 Thrilled to be with Bhavya Joshi Michalina Drejza Merette Khalil
With thanks to #ICM for bringing us together, PUSH Campaign supporting midwives
internationalmidwives.org/projects/pus...
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Brutal
Massive $200 million TB research programme derailed by US funding cuts
www.spotlightnsp.co.za/2025/03/04/m...
Massive $200 million TB research programme derailed by US funding cuts
www.spotlightnsp.co.za/2025/03/04/m...
Massive $200 million TB research programme derailed by US funding cuts
Just over a month after US President Donald Trump implemented a 90-day freeze of all foreign assistance, the future looks very uncertain for tuberculosis research. Among others, a large TB research pr...
www.spotlightnsp.co.za
March 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Brutal
Massive $200 million TB research programme derailed by US funding cuts
www.spotlightnsp.co.za/2025/03/04/m...
Massive $200 million TB research programme derailed by US funding cuts
www.spotlightnsp.co.za/2025/03/04/m...
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The decision to terminate thousands of awards from USAID and the State Department will have a massive impact on clients of the IRC.
“These programmes are not just numbers on a spreadsheet; they represent real lives and real futures.”
www.rescue.org/uk/press-rel...
“These programmes are not just numbers on a spreadsheet; they represent real lives and real futures.”
www.rescue.org/uk/press-rel...
Terminations of USAID and State Department Programs: Massive Impact for IRC Clients
The news yesterday that the US State Department, as part of its review of foreign aid spending, is terminating at least 10,0000 USAID and State Department grants and contracts will have a massive impa...
www.rescue.org
March 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The decision to terminate thousands of awards from USAID and the State Department will have a massive impact on clients of the IRC.
“These programmes are not just numbers on a spreadsheet; they represent real lives and real futures.”
www.rescue.org/uk/press-rel...
“These programmes are not just numbers on a spreadsheet; they represent real lives and real futures.”
www.rescue.org/uk/press-rel...