“Fossil fuel subsidies must end”👩⚖️ Mariana Paoli, Global Policy & Advocacy Climate Lead at @Oxfam, talks about the climate winnings in taxing fossil fuel companies. Watch more from @london_climate on @WeDontHaveTime https://t.co/fPpPTlQ06b #FossilFuels #ClimateAction #TaxTheRich #Therearenospecificcountrymentionsinthetweetprovided.
Lebanese turtle conservationist Mona Khalil, known for her dedication to protecting endangered sea turtles along Lebanon's southern coast, died from injuries sustained in an Israeli strike that hit her home, highlighting the ongoing violence in the region despite her lifelong commitment to environmental conservation and community advocacy. #EnvironmentalActivism #ConservationLegacy #SeaTurtleProtection
Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand, renowned for her advocacy for women's rights and justice, passed away at the age of 47 after a three-year struggle with a mycoplasma infection that had left her reliant on medical devices for lung and kidney support. #Thailand #PrincessBajrakitiyabha #DomesticViolence
On the website of Reichman University (formerly IDC Herzliya), the new app presents itself with polished corporate language: "verified answers from experts" for "social media discussions," proactive advocacy, support for North American Jewish communities. It's called RiseApp and (translated)
Barney Frank, a pioneering openly gay former US congressman known for his advocacy for LGBT rights and significant role in crafting the Dodd-Frank Act following the 2008 financial crisis, passed away at 86 while in hospice care in Maine. #LGBTQrights #BarneyFrank #USpolitics
On Saturday, a gathering on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, served as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for civil rights, as activists, clergy, and community members expressed outrage over a recent Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act while reaffirming their commitment to civic engagement and moral advocacy in the face of political setbacks. #CivilRights #VotingRights #SocialJustice #US #LA #AL
Claire Brosseau, a 49-year-old Canadian woman with severe mental illnesses, is advocating for access to medically assisted dying (MAID) after exhausting all treatment options, as current laws exclude psychiatric patients and she believes this reflects societal stigma against mental illness. #MentalHealth #Euthanasia #Advocacy #CA #NL #BE #LU
Claire Brosseau, a 49-year-old woman from Toronto suffering from severe, treatment-resistant mental illness, is advocating for access to medically assisted dying in Canada, as she believes the current laws exclude individuals with mental health conditions and reflect societal stigma, while her personal battle with debilitating bipolar disorder and PTSD has left her feeling "functionally terminal" and without hope for recovery. #MentalHealth #AssistedDying #Advocacy #CA #NL #BE #LU
In an interview with BBC News Brasil, Pastor Helena Raquel emphasized the need to address domestic violence within churches while criticizing the culture of silence among congregations, highlighting that her advocacy is rooted in a spiritual calling to support women who suffer abuse, regardless of political affiliation, as demonstrated by the praise she received from both former First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro and current First Lady Janja. #DomesticViolence #ChurchAccountability #WomenEmpowerment #BR #US
Angela Rayner, who resigned from her government roles last year due to a tax investigation related to her home purchase, has resolved the issue and emerged as a potential contender for Labour Party leadership amidst ongoing challenges for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, highlighting her resilience and political significance after a tumultuous career shaped by her working-class background and advocacy in social care and trade unionism. #Politics #Leadership #LabourParty #GB
An inquiry has been launched into whether Nigel Farage failed to declare a £5 million gift from British cryptocurrency investor Harborne in the MPs' register of interests, amid claims that the financial support for his Brexit advocacy could influence his political career, while Farage maintains that the gift did not impact his decision to return to public life and insists he cannot be bought. #UKPolitics #Brexit #ParliamentaryStandards #GB #TH
Jason Collins, the first openly gay male athlete in North America's major professional sports, passed away at 47 from brain cancer, prompting discussions about his significant impact on gay rights in sports and the ongoing struggles for acceptance in society, as highlighted by the "Inside the NBA" crew. #LGBTQ #SportsHistory #Advocacy #US
Seventeen years after suffering a traumatic childbirth injury, Geeta Nayar continues to struggle with bowel incontinence, a condition that affects 20% of women and is often caused by similar birth-related injuries, yet remains shrouded in stigma and secrecy, as highlighted by her and fellow sufferer Rhi's advocacy for increased awareness and support for affected individuals. #PelvicHealth #WomensHealth #BirthInjury #GB #WLS
Jason Collins, the first openly gay male athlete in the major North American professional sports leagues, passed away at 47 from brain cancer, prompting a discussion among the 'Inside the NBA' crew about his legacy as a champion for gay rights in sports and the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ athletes in a still largely homophobic society. #LGBTQ #SportsHistory #Advocacy #US
Jason Collins, the first actively openly gay player in NBA history who passed away at 47 from brain cancer, reflected on the progress of LGBTQ+ representation in sports during a poignant interview shortly before his death, emphasizing the need for continued work in creating a supportive environment for athletes considering coming out. #LGBTQ #Sports #Advocacy #US #CA
Jason Collins, the first openly gay active player in NBA history who passed away at 47 from brain cancer, expressed a hopeful and supportive outlook on the future of LGBTQ+ athletes coming out, emphasizing that while progress is needed, he was content with his life and achievements after his historic announcement in 2013. #LGBTQ #Sports #Advocacy #US #CA
A pro-suicide online forum linked to at least 50 deaths has been fined £950,000 by the UK's media regulator, Ofcom, for failing to comply with the Online Safety Act, which mandates safeguards against illegal content, prompting criticism for its delayed response from bereaved families and advocacy groups. #OnlineSafety #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness #GB
A pro-suicide online forum linked to at least 50 deaths has been fined £950,000 by UK media regulator Ofcom for failing to adequately comply with the Online Safety Act, prompting criticism for its delayed action from bereaved families and advocacy groups. #OnlineSafety #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #GB
Very important summit today on the Cost of Disability. Over 1,000 organisations have made submissions. We are committed to making progress in supporting people with disabilities across all strands of life. https://t.co/WIh2IidFgh #DisabilityRights #Inclusion #Advocacy #Nospecificcountrycodesarementionedinthetweetprovided.
Today has been an exciting day for all of us who fight for democratic values from @FACUA. We have overcome… (translated)
