Yvonne MacPherson

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Yvonne MacPherson

@YMacPherson

US Director, @BBCMediaAction; Affiliate @BKCHarvard

Boston, MA Katılım Kasım 2011

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BBC Media Action@bbcmediaaction·19 Eyl

On today! We'll explore the idea of global guidelines to create an ‘internet for trust’ to protect freedom of speech and human rights while confronting dangerous misinformation online. Join @MelissaFleming @nighatdad and @SiBishop at #Concordia23 - bbc.in/3LkRt8m

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BBC Media Action@bbcmediaaction·13 Eyl

People everywhere need information they can trust. How can civil society, tech and social media industries, governments and regulatory bodies work together to confront misinformation? Join @MelissaFleming @sibishop @nighatdad at #Concordia23 : bbc.in/3LkRt8m

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BBC Media Action@bbcmediaaction·24 Tem

Our thoughts are with the family of George Alagiah, our dedicated supporter and former trustee. Thank you George for all of your guidance, perseverance and incredible work with us, and all of the BBC. May you rest in peace.

BBC Press Office@bbcpress

It is with deep sadness that the BBC is announcing the death of its much-loved journalist and presenter George Alagiah. bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/20…

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Yvonne MacPherson@YMacPherson·22 May

Thx @bbcnews for taking me down memory lane. This is what I spent a lot of time on mid-late 2000s in India with ⁦@radharani_m⁩ & team ⁦@bbcmediaaction⁩ Thx to ⁦@gatesfoundation⁩ 4 supporting work that yields impact still all these yrs l8r bbc.co.uk/news/world-asi…

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BBC Media Action@bbcmediaaction·19 May

LAST CALL: We're looking for an experienced programme maker, journalist or multimedia producer to train and strengthen the skills of our media partners around the world and enable them to create outputs for a wide range of platforms. Apply here: bbc.in/41AgIc2 #mediajobs

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BBC Media Action@bbcmediaaction·15 May

As #CycloneMocha sweeps Bangladesh, our teams have been supporting Rohingya communities in Cox’s Bazar: bbc.com/mediaaction/wh… @Refugees #Bangladesh

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Yvonne MacPherson@YMacPherson·16 May

Welcome @SiBishop!

BBC Media Action@bbcmediaaction

Simon Bishop (@SiBishop) will be the next CEO of BBC Media Action, following the retirement of Caroline Nursey OBE. He starts with us on 21 June. 👉 Read more in our press release: bbc.in/41HBmXV

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BBC Media Action@bbcmediaaction·16 May

Simon Bishop (@SiBishop) will be the next CEO of BBC Media Action, following the retirement of Caroline Nursey OBE. He starts with us on 21 June. 👉 Read more in our press release: bbc.in/41HBmXV

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BBC Media Action@bbcmediaaction·3 May

ON TODAY - we're at @UNESCO #WorldPressFreedomDay with our side event, Radical Approaches to Saving Journalism: A Global Perspective. Join us and partners @MediaGFMD @dw_akademie @ColumbiaSIPA bbc.in/3VsWcsj

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Yvonne MacPherson@YMacPherson·1 May

I'm excited I get to moderate this discussion and listen to all of these wonderful people! @shoaibsharifi1, @avalon1500, @SalomonBallada, @anna_m_wilke & Adelaida Trujillo #PeaceCon2023 @AfPeacebuilding

BBC Media Action@bbcmediaaction

From Afghanistan to Colombia, and around the world, storytelling can address conflict, and transform and strengthen society. Join our expert speakers online and in person at our #PeaceCon2023 event at 2pm EST (7pm BST) on Thursday May 4 Register: bbc.in/3oUmG9W

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Yvonne MacPherson@YMacPherson·28 Nis

I'm in Washington DC for this 👇. Who's in?

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BBC Media Action@bbcmediaaction·28 Nis

More than a year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, what have we learned about ‘what works’ in tackling disinformation? Ahead of #WorldPressFreedomDay join our #PeaceCon2023 digital event at 1pm (EST (6PM BST) on Wednesday May 3. Register: bit.ly/3LB950k

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Yvonne MacPherson@YMacPherson·24 Nis

Genevieve Maricle of ⁦@USAIDEnviro⁩ & Kenyan journalist Albert Mwanyasi Mwadime speaking to equity and justice issues in climate communication: radio is still so relevant!

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Yvonne MacPherson@YMacPherson·24 Nis

⁦@anilpokhrel⁩ explaining how govt of Nepal is reaching remote communities in their Early warning systems. #risk-communication #drr #climatechange #sbc ⁦@USAIDEnviro⁩ ⁦@bbcmediaaction⁩

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Yvonne MacPherson@YMacPherson·24 Nis

⁦@gargalal⁩ talking behavioral insights: the art, science and craft of creating content for change ⁦@radharani_m⁩ ⁦@bbcmediaaction⁩ ⁦@USAIDEnviro⁩

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Yvonne MacPherson@YMacPherson·24 Nis

Media can be an accountability tool to hold leaders account, to make good on their climate commitments. We need to scale global climate efforts. ⁦@CaldwellUSAID⁩