These movements teach us that the struggle for justice is continuing—a relay race rather than a sprint, and that each generation must make it their own with new leadership. -Peggy Antrobus

#HurricaneMelissa #feministhumanitarianism #Caribbean #feminists

Our friends at @ForestryDeptJa are calling for volunteers to help with reforestation when the time comes. You can sign up as individuals or as teams and they’re reach out when they begin. Sign up here: https://t.co/lFereYlE9n

As individuals begin to rebuild across the communities in Western #Jamaica, it would be useful for us to have some basic guidelines for 'building back better' and standards for climate-proofed infrastructure even for the poorest among us @JAODPEM @JamaicaGleaner

Jamaican economist Mariama Williams said: “Climate justice cannot be separated from reparatory justice. The same systems that enriched the north created today’s vulnerabilities.” https://t.co/ERhzgOZNig

On Saturday I followed a group up into the hills of Hanover and came across the communities of Cocoon and Blenheim, upon arrival community members said we were the first relief group they had seen. They were happy to see us but unfortunately we didn't have enough relief items

Hurricane Melissa exposed the chronic poverty and systemic neglect that are characteristic of many communities across western Jamaica. 📸by @visualninjajik

https://t.co/QGKcLla4WQ

If you’re interested or have background in medical research, biology or grant writing please hmu I’ll be recruiting for some jr positions on behalf of one of our research partners soon soon.

Big Update: The Jamaica Defence Force has established 22 humanitarian assistance and disaster relief outposts to scale up the response to marooned communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

https://t.co/cVlsOAYPkL

Why are retailers selling 1000 gallon bottles of water for JMD 11,000.00 in Grange Hill Westmoreland @AndrewHolnessJM @JamaicaObserver @JamaicaGleaner #pricegouging #HurricaneMelissa

In two Years of President Ibrahim Traoré 🇧🇫 1. Burkina Faso's GDP grew from approximately $18.8 billion to $22.1 billion. 2. He has rejected loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. He said, "Africa doesn't need the World Bank, IMF, Europe, or

Girls! The time has come. You are invited to attend my PhD capstone presentation on Feb 13, 2023 (that’s a Thursday) at 9-10 EST. If you’re in Syracuse, run up the hill to ESF, Marshall 24. If not, click up the link in my bio to register for zoom attendance. #phddefense an suh!

#VanuatuEarthquake & Gender Justice in Disasters: *Recognise & engage women in all areas of #DRR! *Health, Food, WASH (Water, Sanitation) *Ensure all esp women & GNB ppl access #SRHR #WRD #GenderAndDisasters DONATE!!! https://t.co/K9GGEylGoV

I am once again asking everyone to read:

Happening tomorrow! 🌍✨ Join our COP29 Debrief Session to dive into key outcomes from Baku—both inside and outside the negotiation room. Hear directly from activists & negotiators who were on the ground. 📝 Register now: https://t.co/NcWoE6Amrl #LossAndDamageFinanceNow!

How does feminist accompaniment strengthen movements beyond funding? 🚨 Happening tomorrow! Join us on 3 December at 1:00 PM (GMT+7) at #AWID2024 for "Beyond Grants: Feminist Accompaniment Strategies." 🌍 Co-hosts: Mama Cash, @GlobalFundWomen @FRIDAfund and @AstraeaUpdates .

Very proud to share @ciel_tweets 🆕 publication "Remedy and Reparations for Climate Harm: the #HumanRights Case" 🔗Read: https://t.co/hloF3IvJky 👉 Accountability for climate harm & #ClimateReparations do not require new norms but the application of existing legal frameworks