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Our last @UKAidDirect project supported 1,919 directly. It secured birth registration documents - massively reducing personal vulnerabilities, informed people, trained community structures and drove the local and regional agenda on birth registration. And it was graded 'A' #proud
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“#FGM/C is something that is very harmful for women and girls. Religion doesn’t support anything that causes harm to women and therefore religion doesn’t obligate anyone to practice FGM/C. The fact that we realise how harmful it is, we should stop it” (1/2)
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In Memory.
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: King Charles III, Camilla, Queen Consort, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the Duchess of Sussex, Princess Beatrice, seated in front of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, on September 19, 2022 in London, England.

ALT LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: King Charles III, Camilla, Queen Consort, Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, the Duchess of Sussex, Princess Beatrice, seated in front of the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, held at Westminster Abbey, on September 19, 2022 in London, England.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Members of the Royal family follow the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II as it is carried out of Westminster Abbey after the State Funeral on September 19, 2022 in London, England

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top is seen during the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top, borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy followed by members of the royal family proceeds past Buckingham Palace on September 19, 2022 in London, England.

ALT LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II with the Imperial State Crown resting on top, borne on the State Gun Carriage of the Royal Navy followed by members of the royal family proceeds past Buckingham Palace on September 19, 2022 in London, England.

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Today we’re setting global leaders sociology homework: ✅ Embrace diversity and include children with disabilities in mainstream education ✅ Collect education data that includes disability, age and gender It’s time to #DoYourHomework and start #TransformingEducation. #SDG4
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Our students of today are our teachers of tomorrow 👩‍🏫 street-child.org/back-to-sch… #StreetChild #BackToSchool #InspiringIndividuals #GlobalEducation
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You know #sewing skills still represent a reliable way to make money whether working for a clothing outlet, an upholster or going into #business for yourself...as a gradate of Rafiki Girls Centre. They're also handy around the home! @JoCoxFoundation @UKAidDirect
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#DayoftheAfricanChild, and every day, we celebrate the resilience & courage of African children. Join us and stand for the rights of African children to live a healthy & fulfilled life - free from harmful practices. #EndChildMarriage #EndFGM
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AmplifyChange@amplifyfund14 Jun 2022
The @WHO and @HRPresearch have useful, easy-to-access interactive resources about issues across the spectrum of #SRHR - including #GBV, #abortion, & #contraception. Check out their compilation of digital tools here: srhr.org/ #humanrights
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On March 1-3, AIPG organized the seminar "Gender Mainstreaming in prevention of Identity Based Violence" for the Uganda National Committee. This is part of programs funded with UK aid from the British people. The training will assist work to prevent IBV in the Great Lakes Region.
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Today is #WorldHealthDay! Environmental factors - including climate change - claim 13 million lives every year. Stop burning fossil fuels like oil, coal and natural gas for a #HealthierTomorrow More: bit.ly/WorldHealthDay2022
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#ClimateChange increases respiratory & cardiovascular #disease, injuries & premature deaths, & decreases access to quality #healthcare. 🌎This destructive trend will only worsen unless we commit to protecting our #planet & our #health.  #HealthierTomorrow #WorldHealthDay
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CBM UK@CBMuk7 Apr 2022
“For many the damage has been irreversible” To mark #WorldHealthDay, we’re sharing insights into the impact of #COVID19 on eye health services from Dr Monicah Bitok, @CBM_Global's Inclusive Eye Health Advisor: cbmuk.org.uk/news/covid-19-h… #HealthierTomorrow
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Farm Africa@FarmAfrica22 Mar 2022
Safe water changes lives.💧 With the support of @UKAidDirect and @JerseyOAC, Farm Africa fixed a number of water facilities in South Omo, #Ethiopia, meaning communities now have access to safe water. #WorldWaterDay farmafrica.org/latest/news/p…
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FOWODE@FOWODE_UGANDA7 Feb 2022
1⃣ Since 2020 @FOWODE under the Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership Project built capacities of 128 women groups in Rukungiri, Gulu, Amuria, Kibuku,& Luwero. #WomenAndLeadership #MondayMotivation
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A new commitment on #DisabilityRights from the UK @FCDOGovUK - a new disability inclusion strategy. #GDS2022 🇬🇧
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Vicky Ford@vickyford16 Feb 2022
Thrilled to be with codebreaking legend Alan Turing’s closest living relatives in Edinburgh to see 1st hand how their charity @TuringTrust is carrying on his legacy using UK aid to help 8,900 Malawian schoolgirls learn how to use computers. 💻
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@IslandHospiceZW taking #PalliativeCare to people in Zimunya.Palliative care nurse consulting a patient , discussing all sorrounding aspects that contribute to the quality of life .(social,physical, emotional and spiritual). @UKAidDirect @MoHCCZim @DisabilityInclusion – at Manicaland, Zimbabwe
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Farm Africa@FarmAfrica10 Feb 2022
🚨Announcement 🚨 We’re proud to announce the publication of three booklets sharing learning from our Livestock for Livelihoods project funded by @UKAidDirect and @JerseyOAC! 🐐 farmafrica.org/latest/news/p…
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Did you know that as part of #GDS2022 there will be a series of regional summits and roundtables? Find out more here 👉 globaldisabilitysummit.org/p…
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UN Women
@UN_Women10 Dec 2021
Period. #HumanRightsDay #OrangeTheWorld #16Days
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