Excellent reminder of the resilience and contribution of migrants and the need to challenge rising racism and xenophobia

Dates fruit are associated with fasting & the month of Ramadan. The nutritious fruits are not only the start of iftar meals but also a part of many desserts prepared during the holy month But why are dates such an indispensable part of Ramadan food?   A thread on dates & Ramadan

The colour blue (al-azraq) in Islamic tradition often signifies the impenetrable depths of the universe, and turquoise blue is thought to have mystical qualities. For Ramadan, here are 24 beautiful Islamic buildings & Mosques, designed using the colour blue… A thread…

I have recently become Board Chair of the Alliance for HPSR & enjoyed stimulating debate with the Board of the Alliance and health practitioners, policy & systems researchers & writers in London this week. Read on 👇 helenclarknz.com/my-diary/helen…

As the cholera spread in Mozambique continues to accelerate, almost 1.8 million vaccines financed by @Gavi are on their way to eight affected districts. #EndCholera World Health Organization (WHO) UNICEF @GTFCC Ministério da Saúde-MISAU

“This is an era of de-development for women and children. How have we reached such a desperate and dishonourable place.” An attempt to find some answers. thelancet.com/journals/lance…

For #WorldHealthDay - while I join the spirit of celebration of #WHO75 , I have one birthday 🎂 wish for World Health Organization (WHO) : A new era of #globalhealth is needed where #women in #health are valued, supported, protected, recognized, paid & have equal leadership! Only path to #HealthForAll .

We cannot delay it any longer ⌛️ Urgent action is needed to allocate increased, dedicated funding for long-term health systems and health workforce strengthening. We need to invest in the health workforce (70% women) to achieve #HealthForAll Join @‌womeninGH during #WHWWeek

Peace is as fragile as it is precious, let’s continue working every day to promote peace and never take it for granted

An embroidered globe made in 19thc US when girls were allowed to learn geography. The girls stitched their own globes, about 5” high #WomensArt

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In Pakistan colourful, ornate trucks rumbling down roads & highways is a very common sight, & a dominant part of the country’s identity. Pakistani truck art is more than just cultural expression, it’s also a deeply rooted tradition A thread on Pakistani Truck art & its origins…

It's the #BackToSchool rush for many, but in Kenya, some 5-year-olds are heading to work, not school. Let's change that. You could fill a backpack with pencils, pens and a hot meal for just £7 and help keep a child in school.👉🏽 bit.ly/45MKdtN 🎒📚

Storage basket from Botswana made by Mashe Mbombo, a member of the Etsha women’s craft cooperative #WomensArt

To celebrate #LoveDonegalDay, we’re giving away two return flights between Dublin and Donegal! ☘️ Follow & retweet to enter. Winner chosen tomorrow! ✈️ Best of luck! ☘️

US photographer Margaret Bourke-White, Wind Tunnel Construction, Fort Peck Dam, Montana 1936 #WomensArt

👩‍⚕️ Women health workers are leaving their roles, and it's time to address this crisis. Be part of Women In Global Health's report launch to unveil "The #GreatResignation: Why Women Health Workers are Leaving." Don't miss out on the launch of this new report! womeningh.org/event/great-re…

Tragic to see a child die of measles in the United States—an easily preventable disease. This is the first measles death in 10 years. Let’s make it the last… #vaccineswork

Deeply saddened to learn of death of Dr David Nabarro, a colleague from my UN years who advised UNSG Ban Ki-moon on how to deal with pandemics, global food insecurity, climate issues & more. David was a dedicated international public servant. His voice of reason will be missed. RIP.

Australia just recorded zero cervical cancer cases in women under 25 - for the first time since records began in 1982. This is what happens when a country commits to HPV vaccination and screening. We protect our girls and save lives.