Andrea Dewhurst

It’s official! After years of hard work by IPBES experts, the #BizBiodiversity Assessment Report is approved by the Plenary at #IPBES12!

Congratulations to all on this achievement for people and #nature!

Thank you to all who contributed to this successful outcome.

Happy Sunday from The Boss. A week til he celebrates his 15 Year Anniversary in Downing St. He was meowing at me today, a rare but surefire sign that snacks must be provided as the before and after pics show.

A cheerful thought for a Sunday night: We're already 29% of the way through February; by the end of the month the UK will have an hour and forty minutes more daylight each day than it did at the start. Spring is coming x
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The Martin Lewis Podcast Business Podcast · Updated weekly · Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.

How to escape a joint account? When not to claim child benefit? Who is your successor Martin? MY NEW QUESTION TIME PODCAST where you ask me questions on these and more. Do give it a listen
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Sign the Petition Justice for Survivors: Reform Sentencing for Historical Child Abuse.

Here's another petition that you might like to sign, to do with child abuse. It can take decades for people to speak up about childhood experiences yet sentences are based on the law at the time that abuse occurred, though its effects can last many years www.change.org/p/justice-fo...

Petition: Make all court and tribunal transcripts available free of charge Make all court and tribunal transcripts available for free. Currently, fees can reach thousands, creating a "paywall" for justice. All legal records should be public property to help ensure transparen...

If you have a moment, you might want to sign a petition to do with free transcripts for courts and tribunals. Victims can't always attend all of a case that is relevant to them and can be quoted thousands of pounds to obtain a transcript of the whole case petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...

Graphic with CND logo and picture of Caroline Lucas. Text reads: Caroline Lucas: why you should join CND’s protest at RAF Marham on February 28. “CND’s rally at RAF Marham is a vital moment to demonstrate our opposition to the Government’s reckless decision to expand this country’s nuclear capabilities. This decision, taken without any parliamentary debate, puts the UK in breach of the nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty, ties us even more closely to a lawless and unpredictable US President, and undermines our national security. It’s essential to make loud and clear that this is not being done in our name.”

Image description Poster with CND logo and image of F-35A fighter jet. Text reads: "Stop Britsh nuke jets. National demonstration. RAF Marham. Saturday 28th February. Assemble 1pm. Main entrance, RAF Marham, Upper Marham, King's Lynn, PE33 9NP" At bottom of graphic are logos of supporting organisations: CND; Scientists for Global Responsibility; UCU union; Movement for the Abolition of War; Stop the War Coalition; Palestine Solidarity Campaign; Quakers in Britain; Fire Brigades Union; Med Act; Pax Christi; Campaign Against Climate Change; Campaign Against Arms Trade; Lakenheath Alliance for Peace

CND Vice-President @carolinelucas.bsky.social on why you should join the upcoming protest at RAF Marham against Britain's nuclear expansion.
Make sure you're there on Saturday 28 February!

📆 1:00pm-3:00pm
📍 RAF Marham, PE33 9NP

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Graphic with CND logo in the background. Text reads: "We urge Donald Trump to rethink his decision to reject extending the New START Treaty. Trump's actions show he is intent on driving a new nuclear arms race. This threatens us all. The collapse of the treaty, which puts limitations on US and Russian strategic nuclear weapons, without a replacement represents a serious and dangerous step backwards for global arms control – there is now no limits at all on the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals. Given the destructive power of these two countries' combined nuclear weapons, extending New START is critical to helping reduce global instability and nuclear threats. We urge the British government to use its diplomatic influence and call on the US administration to reconsider."

CND urges Donald Trump to rethink his decision to reject extending the New START Treaty. You can help us build pressure by calling on the British government to use its diplomatic influence to push the US administration to reconsider: cnduk.org/crucial-trea...

Survivors of sexual violence and abuse have told us that this week's news, and the response to it all, is incredibly triggering and overwhelming.

Survivors, thank you for sharing with us how this is affecting you right now. It's important. Your voice matters. 💜

Rate my plate! Carrot soup in my favourite mug 🥕☕️

Should you overpay your mortgage or save – and how best to make it work? And no no standing charges tariffs, Scot's power of attorney, how GHICs work & more all in my new podcast. Do give it a listen..
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Hello friends!
A charity that I'm involved with called Stripes has been nominated for a Charitable Excellence award www.stripes.org.uk The charity's head, Corinne Hunter, has been nominated for an Inspirational Individual award. If you would like, please vote www.yorkshirechoiceawards.co.uk/vote

Clusters of yellow flowers and one fluffy seedhead of Groundsel.

Groundsel. #WildflowerHour

Cake in a mug 😋☕️🍰

Pennine domestic abuse partnership's fundraiser for Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership Help Pennine domestic abuse partnership PDAP raise money to support Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership

Fundraising news from Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership www.justgiving.com/page/pennine...

Animal rights need more than goodwill. They need legal knowledge and skills. ⚖️

🦉 ICARE’s Contemporary Issues in Animal Rights Law (CIARL) On-Demand course is open for enrolment: icare-animals.org/ciarl-ondemand

🎓 Scholarships are available to ensure access regardless of financial means.

York Women's Week

Today is Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Pride aka CSA Zebra Day

Today is Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Pride aka CSA Zebra Day

Two munitions workers mixing cordite in large nitrating pans inside H.M. Factory Gretna. This is a black and white archive photo from the past.

Hello. We're new here. 👋

Wondering what devil's porridge is? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle coined the phrase to describe the explosive materials he saw munitions workers at H.M. Factory Gretna mixing in large pans. They were making cordite.

Please don't eat devil's porridge. 💥
#DevilsPorridge #WW1history

Good, if harsh, advice from my fortune cookie.
But I'm trying to focus on what little is within my control, I'm fortunate to have people in my life who genuinely care about me and I have hope.

If you can think of a better way to spend your Friday night I'd like to hear it!

My last minute Christmas preparation has involved helping my equine neighbours with a spot of litter picking. It's so lovely to see them on my daily walk. I'm sure that their humans check daily but I was glad to grab a few things within easy reach and help them out.

The polar bears appear to have been breeding 🐻‍❄🐻‍❄🐻‍❄🐻‍❄

Bat carers like @gailbatlady.bsky.social do an amazing job or helping bats that get into trouble. He hope this little guy makes a full recovery.

Ever wondered what it takes to be a bat carer? Take a look here to find out more www.bats.org.uk/support-bats...

The Long Path to Gender Equality - Japan's Ongoing Challenges | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Forty years ago, Akamatsu Ryoko, a visionary woman advocated for the passage of Japan's Equal Employment Opportunity Act. Now, a new generation continues the fight for gender equality.

Enjoying Japanese television I've been reflecting on how societal systems can facilitate economic abuse. So many people are economically dependent in unpaid caring roles and it's so easy for abusers to take advantage www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...

Christmas party ready 🎄🎈🥳

As the #16DaysOfActivism continues, we’re calling for collective action to end digital violence against women and girls. 🧡

Explore our free collection, Eradication of Violence Against Women: https://ow.ly/nXg950XxtUH

World AIDS Day is a call to action.

Justice must be guaranteed not optional. We stand with every person living with HIV and commit to ending stigma and inequality throughout the 16 Days of Activism

#FearlesslyWhole #WorldAidsDay #EndViolence #WawaAbaInstitute #16DaysOfActivism