Advancing global & planetary health through collaborative, interdisciplinary education, research & partnerships. #SDGs #Compassion @EdinburghUni @CompassionEdi

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Joined October 2009
No child should grow up in pain, fear and hunger yet today in Gaza all children are Ann Skelton making clear the present and the future horror
"All children living in the Gaza Strip have lost their childhood. They are traumatized and will forever live with a permanent impact on their mental health." - Ann Skelton, Chair of the UN Child Rights Committee #CRC ⬇️
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Today, #HumanSolidarityDay, let's: 🎉 celebrate our #UnityInDiversity 🔔 remind govts to respect their international agreements 📢 raise awareness of the importance of #solidarity ➡buff.ly/3RMkP39
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Part II of our Compassionate Care series is out! Check out the series of vignettes that summarize insights from exemplars in #GlobalHealth to promote human flourishing: face.shorthandstories.com/co…
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Join us in celebrating the International Human Solidarity Day! #Compassion-driven partnerships rooted in strong human relationships are the engine to achieve the aims of this day & all #SDGs. Check out the 1-pager: bit.ly/compSDG17 #Compassion4theSDGs #GlobalGoals #SDG17
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Globally, over 3 billion people are living in areas that are highly susceptible to #ClimateChange. Many of the groups that disproportionately impacted by climate change – such as women, children, migrants and people living in poverty – are also at a greater risk for #malaria. bit.ly/3T6TdXs
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What is circular economy and how can it fight #ClimateChange? Check out our new explainer ahead of #COP28, which summarizes everything you need to know - from why it matters to what everyday examples look like. More at: go.undp.org/ubnP
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Global Health Academy retweeted
The global #malaria response has faced a growing number of threats, particularly in countries with a high burden of the disease: ♦️ drug and insecticide resistance ♦️ humanitarian crises ♦️ resource constraints ♦️ delays in programme implementation ♦️ #ClimateChange bit.ly/3T6TdXs
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#COP28 kicks off today. As you follow along, explore our Climate Dictionary, an everyday guide to #ClimateChange that breaks down key terms and concepts. Check it out now: go.undp.org/Ucwa
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What’s missing from the #COP28 agenda? #Compassion is key to collective systemic action that will change our relationship with the Earth and combat #climatechange. Check out our 1-pager: bit.ly/compSDG13 #Compassion4theSDGs #GlobalGoals #SDG13
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We’re celebrating #WorldCitiesDay! #Compassion-centred solutions for #SDG11 require simultaneous action on all other aspects of the SDG agenda. Read our 1-pager bit.ly/compSDG11 #Compassion4theSDGs A #GlobalGoals partnership project with @FACEofHealth @TempletonWorld
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Join us in celebrating World Cities Day! We believe urban development plans must have #compassion-centered solutions. Learn more: bit.ly/compSDG11 #Compassion4theSDGs #WCD #GlobalGoals #compassion #SDG11
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Yesterday was International Day for Eradication of Poverty. Join us in advocating for compassionate economies of worth that #EndPoverty and generate human prosperity. Check out our 1-pager: bit.ly/compSDG1 #Compassion4theSDGs #GlobalGoals #compassion #SDG1
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DYK that nearly 70% of the world population will live in cities by 2050? Cities are powerful magnets for innovation, culture and opportunities. The #GlobalGoals are our roadmap for making inclusive and sustainable cities a reality. #WorldCitiesDay
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As our world evolves, urban areas are flourishing as centers of prosperity and innovation. How can we build sustainable cities adapting to the fast-changing world? This #WorldCitiesDay, explore trendsetting initiatives: go.undp.org/kmKw
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'As we mark World Cities Day, let’s resolve to work together for urban areas that are not only engines of growth, but beacons of sustainability, resilience, and prosperity for all' @antonioguterres message to commemorate #WorldCitiesDay2023 #UrbanOctober
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#WorldCitiesDay2023 focuses on financing a sustainable urban future for all. Cities generate over two-thirds of global #GreenhouseGasEmissions. #IPCC's 2022 Report found that better urban planning can help reduce emissions significantly. Read more ➡️bit.ly/WGIIIRpt
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An empathic understanding of the experience of hunger - & what it means for our collective wellbeing - compels us to act. #Compassion4theSDGs #EndHunger #WorldFoodDay #SDG2 See our 1-pager bit.ly/compSDG2 #GlobalGoals @FACEofHealth @GlobalHealthEdi @TempletonWorld @FAO
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Are you feeling the call to lead with heart & humanity during these unprecedented times? What will it take to reimagine outdated, unsustainable systems breaking apart in front of us? If you are passionate & ready to lead, join our #CompassionateLeadership #TeacherTraining. (1/3)
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