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My latest for The Guardian👇

🔋Mining for green energy is fueling conflict and #humanrights abuses in #Asia, according to a new Global Witness report. Full story here: dialogue.earth/en/justice/sou…

🤱🏾 #Rohingya mothers in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh are facing perilous circumstances due to lack of healthcare and rising violence. See how UNFPA-supported midwives are making #motherhood safer: unf.pa/tfh ✍🏼 Rebecca. L. Root via The Guardian #GlobalGoals

In the world’s largest refugee camp, a lack of healthcare coupled with rising gang violence makes the journey to motherhood a perilous one. From inside the Rohingya refugee camps, my latest dispatch for The Guardian: theguardian.com/global-develop…

Extreme heat is putting children in Asia at risk—affecting their growth, learning and mental health. Green spaces and climate shelters can help, but to truly protect children, we must act on the climate crisis. El País English Edition Rebecca. L. Root ow.ly/Hijy50UHn2y

🧵With over 100,000 people dying of #Overdose each year in the U.S., we must implement proven, evidence-backed health strategies to save lives, including the expansion of #OverdosePrevention centers (#OPCs) across the country. These life-saving centers... bit.ly/InsideOPC

🏆 Thrilled to have been shortlisted for a GLAAD media award for Outstanding Online Journalism Article for my #LGBTQ+ coverage in #Thailand. Read the nominated article here: lnkd.in/d57i6hPZ

“He thought in terms of 25, 50, 100 years and wanted to create institutions of permanence.” At a time of tumult in the development sector, there are lessons many can take from the late Aga Khan and his approach to serving all humanity. By Devex / Rebecca. L. Root

At Orbis International’s Flying Eye Hospital, experts in Bangladesh are using AI to detect diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of preventable blindness. Read more: dvx.cm/ijcvnf #DevexSeries on #AcceleratingAction #LeadOnNCDs #NCDFinancing

Ni Ni Aung es una refugiada de Myanmar que vive en el campamento de Mae La, en la frontera tailandesa. Los recortes de Trump hacen peligrar los suministros de bombonas de oxígeno, de las que depende para sobrevivir #USAID Valeria Mongelli Rebecca. L. Root elpais.com/planeta-futuro…

We were shaken, but we’re still standing. The city stood still for a sec, but it’s coming slowly back to life. My thoughts are w/ the ppl in Myanmar. Thx everyone for checking in on us and for following our reporting - not the easiest of circumstances. Good night and good luck.

Safe in #Bangkok after the day's catastrophic #earthquake and delivering reports on BBC Radio Ulster at 5pm (GMT), RTÉ at 4.30pm and ITV throughout the day.

On Nolan now – Robb, originally from Bangor, and his partner Rebecca. L. Root - on the damage to their Bangkok apartment after earthquake in Myanmar

Farewell to amazing journalist, fierce friend, FCCThai stalwart, Myanmar champion, beloved colleague Gwen Gwen Robinson. RIP, we'll all miss you. #WhatHappeninginMyanmar

Ni Ni Aung es una refugiada de Myanmar que vive en el campamento de Mae La, en la frontera tailandesa. Los recortes de Trump hacen peligrar los suministros de bombonas de oxígeno, de las que depende para sobrevivir #USAID ✍️Valeria Mongelli Rebecca. L. Root elpais.com/planeta-futuro…

#Globaldev community, what does Mike Waltz's nomination for US ambassador to the #UN mean for the sector? Let me know. #journorequest

“This WHA needs to be a wake-up call.” As funding shrinks & malnutrition grows, #WHA78 could be a turning point for global nutrition🍽️. Two key resolutions are on the table, let's make them count. Read more via Devex Rebecca. L. Root 👇 devex.com/news/nutrition…

A new article, by Rebecca. L. Root in Nonprofit Quarterly, Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH highlights how the CityHealth initiative shows cities can drive real health improvements, with New York City’s bold policies under Mayor Bloomberg illustrating just what cities can do.