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Edith Mecha

@edith_mecha

𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠| 𝑊𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑒𝑟| 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟|

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UN Women (@un_women) 's Twitter Profile Photo

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧. Women's participation in the peace processes increases the likelihood of reaching lasting peace and achieving the #GlobalGoals. #WomenPeaceSecurity

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧.

Women's participation in the peace processes increases the likelihood of reaching lasting peace and achieving the #GlobalGoals.

#WomenPeaceSecurity
António Guterres (@antonioguterres) 's Twitter Profile Photo

No matter where they live. No matter who they are. Every child and young person deserves an education. Quality education is not a luxury —it is a human right.

No matter where they live. No matter who they are.

Every child and young person deserves an education.

Quality education is not a luxury —it is a human right.
ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies (@icvanetwork) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎯They died while helping others. In 2024, a record 356 humanitarians were killed while providing life-saving aid to people in need in some of the world’s most challenging crises. They didn’t sign up for violence - all they wanted was to save lives. How many more deaths will

We Are COFEM (@cofem_evaw) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In these challenging times for the field of #EVAWG, we must build communities of care, solidarity, & collective action. This month, we’re excited to spotlight our vibrant COFEM community of activists, researchers, & feminists. Learn more & join us! 🔗 cofemsocialchange.org/about-cofem/

In these challenging times for the field of #EVAWG, we must build communities of care, solidarity, & collective action. This month, we’re excited to spotlight our vibrant COFEM community of activists, researchers, & feminists. 
Learn more & join us!
🔗 cofemsocialchange.org/about-cofem/
UN Office of the Special Coordinator SEA (@un_oscsea) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Transparency builds trust. United Nations is dedicated to keeping processes clear to ensure that those who need protection most can trust us to do what’s right. By being transparent, we build trust and create a safer world for everyone. #HonouringOurValues

Global Protection Cluster (@protectionclust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In 2024, Afghanistan faced a combination of challenges that continue to hinder recovery from decades of conflict, incl. 🔻 Shrinking protection space 🔻Fragile economy 🔻Inadequate access to essential services 🔻Impact of climate shocks Latest🔗shorturl.at/t7eXO

In 2024, Afghanistan faced a combination of challenges that continue to hinder recovery from decades of conflict, incl. 

🔻 Shrinking protection space
🔻Fragile economy
🔻Inadequate access to essential services
🔻Impact of climate shocks

Latest🔗shorturl.at/t7eXO
UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (@untrustfundevaw) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Strong laws save lives. ✊ Did you know ❓ Countries with domestic violence legislation report significantly lower rates of intimate partner violence compared to those without. #EVAW

Strong laws save lives. ✊

Did you know ❓ Countries with domestic violence legislation report significantly lower rates of intimate partner violence compared to those without. #EVAW
ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies (@icvanetwork) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨Launch Event of the Due Diligence Community of Practice 📅 19 February 2025 ⏰ 13:00–14:30 CET 🖥️ Format: Online Lengthy and complex due diligence processes are often hurdles for many local NGOs, making the push for localisation harder. That’s why the Due Diligence Community

🚨Launch Event of the Due Diligence Community of Practice

📅 19 February 2025
⏰ 13:00–14:30 CET
🖥️ Format: Online

Lengthy and complex due diligence processes are often hurdles for many local NGOs, making the push for localisation harder. That’s why the Due Diligence Community
We Are COFEM (@cofem_evaw) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We have a 6-point agenda for EVAWG: 👭Women & girl-led movements at the forefront 🗣️Feminist experts central to policy & decisions 🤝Men & boys accountable to women & girls ✊Keep EVAWG work politicized 👩‍🔧Focus on specialized programs & services 🫶Inspire collective action

We have a 6-point agenda for EVAWG:
👭Women & girl-led movements at the forefront
🗣️Feminist experts central to policy & decisions
🤝Men & boys accountable to women & girls
✊Keep EVAWG work politicized
👩‍🔧Focus on specialized programs & services
🫶Inspire collective action
UN Women (@un_women) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“I want to see at least 50% of science and technology companies led by women.” On this International Day of girls and #WomenInScience, we’re throwing it back to 2019 when 10-year-old programmer Anya Daneez Khan gave a powerful speech at the UN. #EveryVoiceInScience

ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies (@icvanetwork) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies's January bulletin is here! Highlights include: 🔹Editorial by Jamie Munn on Defending Humanitarian Principles: A Collective Responsibility 🔹90 Day Suspension Order Impact Study and Resources 🔹Our New Members 🔹Forced Displacement 🔹Due Diligence Community

🚨<a href="/ICVAnetwork/">ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies</a>'s January bulletin is here!
 
 Highlights include:
🔹Editorial by <a href="/JMunn_ICVA/">Jamie Munn</a> on Defending Humanitarian Principles: A Collective Responsibility 
🔹90 Day Suspension Order Impact Study and Resources
🔹Our New Members  
🔹Forced Displacement
🔹Due Diligence Community
Refugees International (@refugeesintl) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The World Food Programme has announced it is cutting food rations for #Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh by half. This drastic reduction will be devastating for over a million refugees. Our statement from Daniel P Sullivan, Lucky Karim, Hujjat Ullah, and Zia Hero refugeesinternational.org/statements-and…

ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies (@icvanetwork) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🎯The Interagency Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Community Outreach and Communication Fund, a joint initiative by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies, released summaries of nine projects funded in 2024. These locally-led initiatives focused on educating communities

🎯The Interagency Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Community Outreach and Communication Fund, a joint initiative by <a href="/Refugees/">UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency</a> and <a href="/ICVAnetwork/">ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies</a>, released summaries of nine projects funded in 2024.

These locally-led initiatives focused on educating communities
ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies (@icvanetwork) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨Out now - Lives on the Line: The Human Impact of US Foreign Aid Shifts. Six weeks after the U.S. administration issued a global aid freeze, humanitarian organisations are being forced to suspend lifesaving programs—cutting off food, healthcare, and shelter for the world’s

🚨Out now - Lives on the Line: The Human Impact of US Foreign Aid Shifts. 

Six weeks after the U.S. administration issued a global aid freeze, humanitarian organisations are being forced to suspend lifesaving programs—cutting off food, healthcare, and shelter for the world’s
Centre for Humanitarian Action (@cha_germany) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢 Out now: Our first 2025 edition of #HumanitarianTakeaways, your go-to digest on key #humanitarian topics. This time we examine a topic we found to be timely given the current developments in the world and in the #aid sector: Aid workers’ #wellbeing – ow.ly/4GC450Vhov4

📢 Out now: Our first 2025 edition of #HumanitarianTakeaways, your go-to digest on key #humanitarian topics. This time we examine a topic we found to be timely given the current developments in the world and in the #aid sector: Aid workers’ #wellbeing – ow.ly/4GC450Vhov4
Filippo Grandi (@filippograndi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Brutal financing cuts in humanitarian aid are not a funding shortfall. They are a crisis of responsibility. Millions of innocent people are at risk. The cost of inaction will be measured in more instability and in many lost lives. My statement 👇🏻 unhcr.org/news/press-rel…

Cindy McCain (@wfpchief) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Every contribution enables World Food Programme teams to deliver food where it's needed most. As hunger reaches record levels, continued support from the U.S. is vital. Food stabilizes regions by preventing unrest, fostering peace, and reducing the conditions that fuel conflict and extremism.

Filippo Grandi (@filippograndi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It’s been an awful, awful weekend. Civilians were killed again in Ukraine, Gaza, Darfur — in open violation of the laws of war. This is now so frequent that the world pays no attention. But if we allow this to continue, our planet will become a very dangerous place — for all.

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@refugees) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Sexual violence is being used as a weapon of war in eastern DR Congo. Women and children bear the scars of this crisis. Funding cuts are making it worse just when survivors need help most. We must act. Please donate if you can

UN Women (@un_women) 's Twitter Profile Photo

War has devastating consequences for women and girls. Yet, all over the world women are leading movements for #peace and rebuilding communities in the aftermath of conflict. To achieve lasting peace and #equality, more women must be at the table. #WomenPeaceSecurity

War has devastating consequences for women and girls.

Yet, all over the world women are leading movements for #peace and rebuilding communities in the aftermath of conflict.

To achieve lasting peace and #equality, more women must be at the table.

#WomenPeaceSecurity