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Ten ways to build a new narrative for humanitarianism Changing the narrative of an aid response system that is often blind to its inherent failings will be hard, but it is essential.

"Narratives are not merely the words people choose to use. They are the stories that frame how societies understand the world."

Patrick Gathara & @benphillips76.bsky.social explore 🔟 ways to challenge existing narratives and foster a new story for humanitarianism’s future: buff.ly/nEPBoO6

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SA becomes the first African country to register the twice-a-year anti-HIV jab — at record speed - Bhekisisa South Africa has become the first African country — and our medicines regulator the third worldwide — to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, lenacapavir (LEN). The shot could bring…

@miamalan.bsky.social | Anti-HIV jab, lenacapavir, has been approved by Sahpra. The jab works almost 100% at stopping HIV infection through sex. Yes, you read that right. Protecting young women & pregnant moms too. #HIVPrevention #lenacapavir #LEN bhekisisa.org/health-news-...

Winners of 2025 James Foley Medill Medal with Dean Charles Whitaker

Wendy McMahon presenting.

Wendy McMahon presenting.

Tonight we honored the @pressfreedom.bsky.social and @rsf.org with the 2025 James Foley Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism. Thank you to Wendy McMahon for delivering the keynote address during our first session of "Press Freedom Under Fire: Threats to Journalism and Democracy."

From amplifying community voices to combating misinformation — the media has a crucial role to play in pushing for a just HIV response. Join today's #IAS2025 session on responsible journalism & HIV with @miamalan.bsky.social, @apoorvanyt.bsky.social & others. programme.ias2025.org/Programme/Se...

RSF and the Hold the Line Coalition welcome Maria Ressa and Rappler's acquittal and urge for closure of remaining case Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and the Hold the Line Coalition welcome the recent decision by a Philippine court to acquit Rappler CEO Maria Ressa, along with other directors, in a case brought as pa...

#Philippines: RSF and the #HoldTheLine Coalition welcome the acquittal of Maria Ressa, CEO of #Rappler, along with other directors, in a case initiated under the administration of former President Duterte. The justice system must now bring the final ongoing case against Maria Ressa to a close.

Lagos, unbound tempest beneath your feet We Built This City is a limited series of photo essays by The Continent on African cities. This week, we are in Lagos with Victor Adewale.

We Built This City is a limited series of photo essays by The Continent on African cities. This week, we are in Lagos with Victor Adewale.

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These countries are leading the solar energy revolution More than one in five countries now get at least 10% of their electricity directly from the sun.

These countries are leading the solar energy revolution

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How Wales is building a sharing economy through its 'libraries of things' Wales has 28 'libraries of things' dotted across the country. These facilities allow community members to borrow rather than buy.

How Wales is building a sharing economy through its ‘libraries of things’

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The needs of migrants stranded in Mexico since Trump took office keep mounting, even as humanitarian organisations are forced to shut down programmes due to the foreign aid funding cuts. Read our report from Tapachula and Mexico City. By @Eu_femismo. buff.ly/L13Z8U5

Une conférence de la Dre Joanne Liu annulée par NYU L'université de New York allègue que son contenu peut être perçu comme antisémite, mais Joanne Liu croit que NYU craint en fait de déplaire à Donald Trump.

NYU canceled an invited talk by the former president of Doctors Without Borders, out of fear her talk would be accused by the government of being both anti-Trump and antisemitic: ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/215...

[BREAKING] Trump ends SA’s HIV and TB research grants - Bhekisisa Cancellation letters, which end millions of rands of South African universities’ US-government funded HIV and TB research grants with immediate effect, started to roll in over the weekend. Fears are r...

BREAKING Frightening cuts: In South Africa, #HIV and #TB cancellation letters for research grants funded by the US government started to roll in over the weekend.. bhekisisa.org/health-news-...

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On May 29, 2024, South Africa held its 7th National & Provincial Elections, marking 30 years of democracy.
This pivotal election introduced significant reforms, including the participation of independent candidates and a new three-ballot system.

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Souleymane Cissé, Celebrated Malian Filmmaker, Dies at 84 He won multiple awards during his 50-year career, including the jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, and spent his life championing African cinema.

If you are interested in cinema, I urge you to see his film, "Yeelen" (Light). www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/m...

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US aid freezes escalate Syria’s crisis Aid officials involved in the response say people are already suffering and predict huge problems ahead due to the abrupt end of programmes.

Aid officials involved in the response in Syria say people are already suffering due to Trump’s aid freeze and predict huge problems ahead as vital programmes abruptly shut services: ⬇️

The Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards — Covering Climate Now Entry submissions are OPEN for the 2025 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards. This is the fifth year for our annual awards program, and every year we’re amazed by the quality and variety of work ent...

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Climate journalists: #CoveringClimateNow 5th annual #CCNowAwards. Entries open! A chance to stand in solidarity & recognise our colleagues for their tireless work on the most pressing issues of our times. @theresariley.bsky.socia coveringclimatenow.org/projects/awa...

In the first episode, we will establish why we’re using dialogue as a practice to find common meaning and understanding between decision-makers in the traditional aid system, and those trying to make systemic changes within it.

Sam Nujoma personified Namibia’s struggle for freedom Like many African leaders of his era, he was shaped by the struggle for resistance against colonial oppression. This was no romantic picnic.

🇳🇦 Remembering Sam Nujoma: A pivotal figure in #Namibia's liberation and independence. His legacy endures. 🌟

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[Thread] BREAKING: On 1 Feb the US State dpt issued a memo confirming that #HIV programmes funded by #Pepfar have been granted a limited waiver for:
1. #ARVs for the treatment of #HIV
2. #TB treatment + prevention meds
2. #PMTCT services (incl #PrEP)
3. Admin costs to do the above

Too little, too late: What a Pepfar waiver can’t do - Bhekisisa On Saturday, the US state department issued details of who qualifies for a limited waiver during the Trump administration’s 90-day pause of foreign aid. The freeze has resulted in the temporary close ...

In 2003, the year in which #Pepfar was launched, I moved to Kenya to head up a Pepfar-funded media project. Here’s why I believe #Trump2025's policies for such projects are killing more than #HIV programmes - and why waivers won't fix the damage already done. bhekisisa.org/opinion/2025...