Sue Stephenson
@sueostephenson
Retired Executive | Active Pro-Bono Volunteer and Advocate #Purpose #Service #GlobalGoals
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12-08-2015 21:16:26
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Happy International Volunteer Day! Volunteers are on the frontlines of the #COVID19 response, from distributing food to providing medical care & fighting misinformation. See how you can also make a difference with UN Volunteers: bit.ly/2JBB4j7
While today’s terrible display of terror and meanness shakes us, let’s remember: Jon Ossoff, Jewish son of an immigrant & Reverend Raphael Warnock, first Black Senator from Georgia, will join a Catholic POTUS & the first woman, Black + Indian VP in our nation’s capital. God bless America.
I warmly welcome President Donald J. Trump Joe Biden’s steps for the USA to re-enter the #ParisAgreement, the global roadmap to tackle the climate emergency. With all countries fully engaged, we have a real opportunity to prevent climate catastrophe & embark on transformative #ClimateAction.
We watch in complete shock as Taliban takes control of Afghanistan. I am deeply worried about women, minorities and human rights advocates. Global, regional and local powers must call for an immediate ceasefire, provide urgent humanitarian aid and protect refugees and civilians.
Women protesting against the Taliban in Kabul, asking for political and social rights. What extraordinary bravery looks like. Pamela Falk Correspondent Kevin Rudd Ronan Farrow Patricia Arquette Ziauddin Yousafzai Dr Waheed Arian Vanessa A M Nadal Shruti Kapoor (She/Her) Dia Mirza bhumi pednekar
70+ artists. 15 cities. 24 hours. On Sept. 25, watch #GlobalCitizenLive — a once-in-a-generation festival to defend the planet + defeat poverty, featuring performances by Demi Lovato, jlo, BTS_official, Shawn Mendes, Coldplay, & more. Here's how to tune in: glblctzn.me/globalcitizenl…
The #GlobalGoals take centre stage this week at #Expo2020Dubai Head of Secretariat Lisa Kurbiel joins the Global Best Practice Programme Assembly Masterclass showcasing projects that provide tangible solutions to global & local challenges 📅20 January 📺bit.ly/3nCOQD4
KIN Knowledge Partners joined CorpsAfrica at a Catalyze Session last week for a facilitated discussion on leveraging partnerships as a means to accelerate growth, enabling more young Africans to combat poverty in rural communities. Learn more via the link buff.ly/3B7ivtQ