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#HappeningNow Is Data Sexist? Questions (and Answers) about Advancing Gender Data #SIDUSConference
Nisha Singh: I think data reflects a lot of the biases that society has. Not only is data sexist but sometimes when it's simplified, it can render people vulnerable by the label used.
Ryan Ubuntu Olson: as much as I respect data, it's not everything. I like to think of gender data as a prism, it's multi-faceted and gives us a better understanding of situations.
#HappeningNow: We are hosting our next breakout session on Implementing the Global Fragility Act: From Strategy to Action! #SIDUSConference @USAID @USIP @Cargill
Olivier Girard: Needs to be a deliberate effort to make sure that diplomats can get out in the field as much as they can to engage and learn from communities #SIDUSConference
Robert Jenkins: We are going to all of you, your experience, your analysis... We are on this journey in implementing GFA together
We need to listen to local leaders, civil society, and local communities
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We need to listen to local leaders, civil society, and local communities
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#HappeningNow Uprooted: Forced Migration in an Unstable World #SIDUSConference
Thank you to @Chemonics for sponsoring this event!
Thank you to @Chemonics for sponsoring this event!
“Most commonly, conflict instability and economic insecurity have been the driving push factors that we see in Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine.” – Anna Slother
“While each conflict has been different, a similar level of basic services is needed in the immediate term followed by a longer term plan for relocation and, ideally, integration. For example, in Colombia, that’s what we’re seeing happen for Venezuelan migrants.” – Anna Slother 
#HappeningNow: We are hosting our second learning lab of the day on Organizational Sustainability in the Age if Climate Change!
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David Guier, Shengyin Xu, and Karl Erdmann are now sharing their thoughts on different sustainability initiatives organizations can use
Xu discusses greenhouse gas inventories and science-based targets, usinf on a WRI case
#HappeningNow Working towards a Healthy, Prosperous, and Resilient Planet for All #SIDUSConference
Thank you to @crownagents, @Nathan_Inc, @Plan4Girls, @VTCALSGlobal, and @Ag_Productivity for sponsoring this event!
Thank you to @crownagents, @Nathan_Inc, @Plan4Girls, @VTCALSGlobal, and @Ag_Productivity for sponsoring this event!
“How do we practically ensure that we are empowering girls? We know that community engagement is very important. Once a community accepts something, it’s easier for vulnerable people, like girls, to express themselves and spread their wings without fear.” – @MaiMwonzora
“The only reason I’m talking to you here today is my father. It’s very important to educate fathers. We need to invest in them. Being a good role model to young people, especially as a father or husband, is way more impactful than investing millions of dollars.” – @uzmashraf
#HappeningNow Technology: The Great Equalizer for DEIA? #SIDUSConference
"What I mean by a qualified interpreter is somebody who is rooted and immersed in the culture. We need more people that want to be involved in the community and excited to learn the language. Qualified doesn't just mean certified. – @corning_jason
"The future of work is more empathetic, inclusive and locally led. We do not want to return to the status quo." – Laura Kim
#HappeningNow Understanding Local Perspectives on the Impact of Blended Finance on Development #SIDUSConference
“1.7 billion people still need access to financial services. The guarantees are going to be essential to helping us maintain focus on social elements like climate change and gender inclusion.” – @AndreeSimon
The COVID crisis provided a great exercise for Pomona in terms of solidifying their value proposition. "We would love to do more with blended finance as there’s an opportunity to build more robust teams that can go in and provide tailored value add services.” – @rvambrose
HAPPENING NOW - The Impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine on African Food Security with @DevWorks_Intl on the virtual platform! #SIDUSConference
Moderator for today is Dr. Kimberly Flowers (CSIS) with Dr. Joseph Glauber (IFPRI), Dr. Bram Govaerts (CIMMYT), Tamzin Hudson (Africa Futures) and Dr. Apollo’s Nwafra (AGRA) as speakers
“We have never had more data systems than today” - Dr. Bram Govaertes on planning for the looming food security and crisis that is on the horizon as a result of crop and resource depletion #SIDUSConference
As communications professionals, @Dante_Licona asks "Who are the audiences you care about? Are we serving our organizations or our audiences?"
3 things to remember on social media: presence, consistency, and shareability. "It's important to invest in an organic daily social media strategy."
