New Union

Happy New Year folks... Any exciting plans for 2024

My first book is out next year, I'm so excited! It looks at how we can make #OpenData more accessible to the #thirdsector. Taking into account over ten years of research, hands-on work with everyone from grassroots NGOs to central governments! #OpenDataForEverybody

Class act, how sad. #RIPBenjaminZephaniah

🎙️Episode 2 of #ThePeaceTechPodcast is live! Dive into the impact of misinformation on #OpenGov, strategies for conflict zones, & #cyberpeace. Special thanks to guests @josephpowell & @CyberVineet! If you're in #peacebuilding, give it a listen and share! open.spotify.com/episode/6ftnSC…

🚨With @sandwellcouncil, we ran workshops in all 6 towns plus a regional hackathon where we codesigned a downloadable training resource for orgs in #TheBlackCountry to combat #HateCrime. Access the open-source #BostinTogether toolkit here: sandwell.gov.uk/hatecrime #EndHateCrime

@JustPatricia9 u ok hun?

Paying 5 pounds to pee in @NewUnion_org hope you D***IE

How can #PeaceTech learn from #CivicTech in regard to community building? In my new article for @opengovpart, I explore exactly that. I mention some fantastic projects such as @OpenDataKosovo, @ushahidi , @AccountLab, and @okfde. opengovpartnership.org/stories/buildi… #opengov #opensource

The arts offer creative spaces for #transitionaljustice in #southsudan but are under-recognized by TJ practitioners, argues @SayravdB in our newest blog post. blog.associatie.kuleuven.be/ltjb/the-art-o…

There is no question that #AI has amazing potential, it's something we ponder a lot, from doing the leg work to make data clearer and enabling activists to drive change But, an AI-generated Liam Gallagher? I don't think the world is ready for that theguardian.com/music/2023/apr…

#EidMubarak to our Muslim friends celebrating Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. We wish you nothing but peace and love.

🚨 New volunteer opportunity 🚨 We have plans afoot to collectively look at how we can make our places more inclusive Join our #RethinkRePlace volunteer team, especially welcome applicants from the #neurodiversity community. Read more: new-union.org/RR23JD.html #place

it's society's problem that our places are not accessible to everybody, not those with disabilities. Join our #RethinkRePlace volunteer team, especially welcome applicants from the #neurodiversity community. More info: new-union.org/RR23JD.html #place

#RethinkRePlace is back and this time we are looking at how we can make our places more accessible to people who have neurodiversity. @M_Jones6 kicks us off with a new blog but look our for a series of activities over the summer. Link: new-union.org/rethinkreplace… #placemaking

Nathan took part in the excellent @GoodSynergy podcast, he talked about our #TacticalUrbanism and reflected on our recent #HateCrime outreach work in the West Midlands. It's the perfect lunchtime listen. Thanks again to all involved!

it's society's problem that our places are not accessible to everybody, not those with disabilities. Join our #RethinkRePlace volunteer team, especially welcome applicants from the #neurodiversity community. More info: new-union.org/RR23JD.html #place

🇦🇹🇸🇸 | Great to attend @CivilWarPaths highly insightful workshop on #TransitionalJustice in #SouthSudan at @ACP_Schlaining while in Vienna last week. Thanks to @SayravdB for sharing her mechanisms that are opportunities for research via arts & culture, deeply thought-provoking.

🧐| Help us to make our places open to everyone! We are looking for volunteers to join #RethinkRePlace and play a key role on our festival team. Anybody is welcome but we especially welcome applicants from the #neurodiversity community. More info: new-union.org/RR23JD.html #place

#RethinkRePlace is back and this time we are looking at how we can make our places more accessible to people who have neurodiversity. @M_Jones6 kicks us off with a new blog but look our for a series of activities over the summer. Link: new-union.org/rethinkreplace… #placemaking

Wishing a very happy Ramadan to our Muslim friends and colleagues. We hope your day is full of peace surrounded by love ❤️

#RamadanKareem! We wish to all the Muslim friends around the world a blessed month of Ramadan. 🌙