Happy International Women's day, to all women around the world.

On Sunday, WBUR NPR will air a COVID memorial service for victims of the pandemic. It will be good to have this chance to pause, to reflect on what we have lost this past year, to mourn. Marsh Chapel BU School of Theology (STH) Boston University School of Public Health

"The uniqueness of each one of us is what brings beauty into the world. Your identity is your pride. Embrace it and share it with others," says Monica A. Onyango in her keynote address at our Multicultural Graduation Celebration.

Mini MPH for Nurses: Sharing the link to Mini MPH for Nurses that I helped to develop at Boston University School of Public Health: populationhealthexchange.org/learning-oppor…. It is CNE accredited, asynchronous, designed for learners who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in public health.

It's #NationalHealthEducationWeek & we're highlighting Dr. Onyango (Monica A. Onyango), a Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University School of Public Health. Dr. Onyango recently won the prestigious Norman A. Scotch Award for Excellence in Teaching at Boston University School of Public Health #NHEW2021 🎉

Did you know that PLOS Global Public Health has published its first articles? Explore the new articles at plos.io/GPHarticles! #GlobalPublicHealth

At COAH-K, we envision a world where young people can realize their full potential & lead a healthy life regardless of who they are & where they live. In order to help achieve this goal, COAH-K has 4 main focuses: Policy Advocacy, #Education, Research, & Participation.

#Consent is a requirement for all sexual activity. Sexual and gender-based violence (#SGBV) refers to any act that is perpetrated against a person’s will & is based on gender norms & unequal power relationships. If you have experienced #sexualassault, you are not alone.

If you have experienced sexual assault in #Kenya, you can access or seek assistance from the following hotlines: - 1195 -National GBV hotline - 1190 – Counselling hotline - 1517 – UNHCR toll-free number - 0800720309 – Danish Refugee Council (DRC) toll- free number

For more information, visit help.unhcr.org/kenya/helpful-… UNHCR KENYA

Truly tragic to read emerging news of another mass shooting, this time in Buffalo, being investigated as a hate crime. Our thoughts are always with those affected by gun violence, a reminder of the need for continued efforts to mitigate the consequences of gun violence.

This year’s graduates face a world of both tremendous challenge and tremendous opportunity. A letter to the Boston University School of Public Health class of 2022 on engaging with this moment to shape a healthier future. spr.ly/6017zPtDc

On any given day, around 300 million people menstruate. Ensuring that people have access to private, clean spaces is essential for all people to be able to manage their menstruation safely, hygienically, & w/ dignity. #periodfriendlytoiletsforall #mhday2022 #endperiodpoverty

This won’t change anything, just as Sandy Hook didn’t. In America, women are less important than babies, and babies are less important than guns, and money is more important than all of it combined.

Our counselors encourage the need for parents, older sibling, & guardians to have health talks with their young ones, with emphasis on mental health & SRHR, including #menstruationmatters. They also encourage parents reach out to us for more information on MHM. #MHDay2022

We are currently running searches for faculty roles in our Environmental and Global Health departments. We look forward to welcoming new community members. Boston University School of Public Health spr.ly/6011zCYvb (Environmental Health) spr.ly/6012zCYvj (Global Health)

My new book, Teaching Public Health Writing, is out!! bit.ly/3QuWyun Oxford Academic busphwrites Public Health Post Boston University School of Public Health

Our new book, #MigrationandHealth, is the work of many. To thank everyone who contributed a chapter would take a megathread. So that is exactly what this is – a megathread thanking the many who made #MigrationandHealth possible. [1/24]

The Boston University Center on Forced Displacement team has selected five projects to be awarded inaugural CFD seed grants. One of these projects includes Dana Janbek, COM master lecturer, with faculty from Boston University School of Public Health American University of Beirut Geneva Graduate Institute. Read more about the grants and the new center: spr.ly/60133JSS1

Only 5 says to go. Kudos JOWES Siaya chapter for spearheading this year's CSR initiative and making a significant difference in your community. Let's celebrate JOWES' commitment to a more inclusive and responsible world #sacco #csr #SustainableFuture