former UNICEF staff - forever a human rights activist.
Vermont, USA
Joined October 2013
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With the help of so many wonderful people, I got my PhD today. Thank you to all of @LOB_SU for throwing the most incredible defense bash I could imagine. The biggest thank you to my ultimate mentor, @alaurenoconnell.
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We are in #kyiv and across #Ukraine connected with #children and partners #foreverychild #peace #health #protection #safety #dignity #togetherwecan @UNICEF_UA
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‘We urge govts and intl development banks to prioritize investments in programmes that can get children out of the workforce and back into school, and in social protection (…) that can help families avoid making this choice in the first place’ @UNICEFSocPolicy #EndChildLabour
We are losing ground in the fight against child labour.
@UNICEF and @ilo urge governments and international development banks to prioritize investments in programmes that can get children out of the workforce and back into school. #EndChildLabour unicef.org/press-releases/ch…
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"We’re not going to squeeze much more productivity out of our billionaires, but we as a country will benefit hugely if we can help the one in seven American children who don’t even graduate from high school."
nytimes.com/2021/03/10/opini…
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Join us next week for this exciting discussion on Protecting and Transforming Social Spending for Inclusive Recovery. Multiple UN partners, IFIs and civil society coming together. @OpenBudgets @WorldBank @soc_protection @CGDev @EU_Partnerships @UNICEF
The global economic crisis induced by the #COVID19 pandemic is severe, posing enormous threats to children’s well-being for years to come.
Join us on Feb 25 to discuss solutions to protect social spending and build an inclusive recovery.
Register: uni.cf/2LmAE0X
Alexandra Yuster retweeted
New employment opportunity at @unicef office of research! Dont miss the opportunity to be part of our #socialprotection global team @UNICEFSocPolicy @UNICEFInnocenti
We are leading a 🆕 research programme to strengthen the gender-responsiveness of #socialprotection systems in low- and middle-income countries.
We're hiring!🚀🚀 Would you like to join our team?
Learn more + apply by Dec 17 👇jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job…
Alexandra Yuster retweeted
Child benefits are cash or tax transfers paid to families with children, on a regular basis, often without conditions.
Discover how they work in practice:
🇦🇷Argentina uni.cf/2WCnoaW
🇦🇲Armenia uni.cf/32JB5Zo
🇮🇷Iran uni.cf/2ZM8MYM
Alexandra Yuster retweeted
#COVID19 pandemic might push up to 66 million children into extreme poverty.
How is the crisis unfolding in Africa and how is it impacting the poorest children and their families?
Join our webinar to learn more: endchildhoodpoverty.org/news…
Alexandra Yuster retweeted
Gender-responsive social protection is fundamental in responses to #COVID19. Children & women face specific risks and will be disproportionately affected by longer-term socioeconomic impacts. Here are our 🔟 recommendations on actions to take uni.cf/2zlmXZM
Alexandra Yuster retweeted
Social Protection Responses to #COVID19 as of Apr 24:
— 222 cash transfer programs in 151 countries
— 1.36 billion beneficiaries
Cash transfers are being adapted through:
— Expanding coverage
— Increasing benefit amount
— Simplifying delivery bit.ly/2VzeoTM
Social protection and jobs response to #COVID19 as of Apr 17:
1⃣3⃣3⃣ countries
6⃣2⃣2⃣ million beneficiaries
💳 Cash transfers remain the most widely used measure
bit.ly/2RLSLNL
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Women and girls are being disproportionately affected by the socio-economic impact of the #COVID19 crisis, which continues to exacerbate existing gender inequalities.
Social protection is key to tackling this challenge. Find out why👇
blogs.unicef.org/evidence-fo…
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How does #coronavirus #COVID19 affect children and families in #poverty?
Check out this great overview of resources on website of Global Coalition to End Child Poverty: endchildhoodpoverty.org/covi…
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Crises can help once-fringe ideas taking center stage.
After 50 years of debates, the #US seems on the verge of having its first #UBI (one-off injection)
#YangGang @scottsantens
washingtonpost.com/us-policy…
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As part of the #SDGs, countries have committed to investing in pro-poor policies. At the #UN51SC, a new indicator is being proposed to measure progress on SDG target 1.b: the proportion of government spending in health, education, and direct transfers benefitting the poor 👇
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Helping young people transition safely to adulthood is 🔑 to breaking the cycle of #poverty.
In this #GRASSP think piece, @SavageWithin & @TiaPalermo highlight how #SocialProtection can shape #gender outcomes for adolescents. 👇
unicef-irc.org/article/1951-… @DFID_UK
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#Adolescence is a critical life stage, with multiple policy opportunities and challenges.
In this #GRASSP think piece, @Feminista2011 (@ucl) describes how #SocialProtection can work better for #adolescents & young people 👇
unicef-irc.org/article/1955-… @DFID_UK
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While the evidence base on #SocialProtection & its impacts is growing, many questions remain. 11 think pieces explore:
🔵Gendered risks & vulnerabilities
🔵How context matters
🔵How programmes are (or are not) promoting #GenderEquality
Read them now unicef-irc.org/article/1960-…
Alexandra Yuster retweeted
Looking for a brilliant #socialprotection specialist to come and work in Nepal with @UNICEF_Nepal and @DFID_Nepal: P4 Social Policy Manager jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job…