Sophia Fernandes
589 posts
@sophy_eff
Democracy, Governance, Inclusion, all about an equal world. Views are my own.
🚨 JOB OPPORTUNITY ALERT🚨 The Gender team at @ODI_Global is expanding! Want to inspire decision-makers to act on injustice & inequality? This role is for you! Check out our advert for a (Senior) Research Fellow & apply by 15 November! 🔗isw.changeworknow.co.uk/odi/vms/e/care…
BREAKING: the #RoeVWade decision we feared is here—the Court has overturned the right to abortion care in the US. 🧵 on what this will mean for millions of people in the US and the impact on abortion rights around the world ⬇️
WFD and @GIWLkings lit review cited in UK national action plan on women peace and security. 👏 @shannonmoc @sophy_eff gov.uk/government/pub…
Australian women took a good look at the prime ministerial bulldozer... and sent him a John Deere letter. Here's my column on why abc.net.au/news/2022-05-2…
This #IDAHOBIT, we're excited to share the trailer to our new documentary, A Better Place, which takes an in-depth look at the toxic legacy of British colonial-era sexual offence laws. The documentary has already amassed 6 laurels including a selection at next weeks @LondonISFF.
Starting tomorrow! Join us for our Conference on Environmental Democracy this week, where we'll explore the need for democracy to deliver for citizens today and in the future. There's still time to register👇 wfd.org/events/confere…
Tolo: Dozens of Kabul residents, including students, teachers and activists, protested today in response to the closure of girls' schools above the sixth grade. They demanded the reopening of all girls' schools in the country.
Can environmental decision-making be inclusive? Fascinating new learnings from efforts to include women, particularly from indigenous communities and other minorities, into environmental decision-making processes and leadership. #OurPlanetNeedsDemocracy @_OliviaBlake @FitoreP
Joining the panel this evening is @_OliviaBlake, Shadow Minister for Climate Change. Register now to join us: wfd.org/events/case-in…
1 week to go! Joining us next week for our @NGO_CSW_NY event on inclusive environmental decision-making. The event will consider how transparency, participation, and justice are vital to empower those most vulnerable by climate change. Register👇 wfd.org/events/case-in…
Civil society is key to understanding the impact laws have on citizens. Join us next Tuesday @IALS_law where we'll be launching a guide developed by WFD and @Kaleidoscope_T highlighting the role of CSOs in post legislative scrutiny. Find out more: wfd.org/events/role-ci…
"Evidence shows that when women are involved in peace processes, they tend to be longer-lasting and better implemented." In a new blog, @sophy_eff and Halyna Shevchuk discuss the importance of women’s political leadership in peacebuilding. #IWD2022 wfd.org/commentary/bot…
We want to use International Women's Day to thank and pay tribute to our all-women team in Ukraine who have been striving to strengthen Ukraine's democracy by championing inclusive and accountable politics. #IWD2022
Important note to end on. Thanks so much to @theresa_may, our Chair @JuliaGillard and @KellyIpsosUK for a fascinating discussion 👏 And a big thanks to our great partners on the event and the new research, @IpsosUK! Read more: bit.ly/3pH45M3 #MayGillardIWD
