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MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
#DecentWork is essential for a thriving society. 🤝
It provides dignity, fair wages, and safe conditions for workers.
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MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
#DecentWork is more than just a job—it's about respect, fairness, and empowerment.
Let's create workplaces that prioritize workers' rights, equal opportunities, and inclusive growth.
🤝Together, we can build a future with #SocialJustice for all.
MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
@GalwayClimathon 2024 is happening on 25 October where we'll brainstorm and innovate for a sustainable Galway! @GalwayCityCo @uniofgalway @portershed @ClimateKIC @GlobalClimathon eventbrite.com/e/galway-city…
MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
As Mary O’Rourke is laid to rest today, we look back at the touching tribute to her by our Chairperson Joan Burton in Saturday's @irishexaminer
Mary was a member of the founding group of Sightsavers Ireland along with Joan.
irishexaminer.com/.../comm..…
MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
We're delighted to be hosting climate advocate @InezaUmuhoza @uniofgalway this week! In collaboration with @trocaire @GalwayCityCo #LossandDamage
MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
🙌Celebrating World Day for #DecentWork today!
MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
Brilliant to see the @SightsaversIE team in action at #Ploughing2024 - go visit them in the Global Solidarity Hub and try out the VR experience.
Thanks for such a warm welcome for the new @uniofgalway MA in International Development Practise students at the Global Solidarity Hub! @Uni_Galwaypress
Reflecting on three wonderful days at #Ploughing2024 with the #GlobalSolidarityHub! 🌎
There’s still time to catch us, @Dochasnetwork, @trocaire, @4abrighterworld, @Concern, and @selfhelpafrica this afternoon at Block 4, Row 21, Stand 535.
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Great for our new MIDP students @GalwayGeography to meet the Tanzania Delegation, @Concern @selfhelpafrica at the @teagasc stand today at the Ploughing! what a fab day @Uni_Galwaypress
Delighted to welcome a delegation from Tanzania who met with a number of Irish Agencies at the Teagasc stand today at #Ploughing2024
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MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
It was so busy on Blackrock Diving Tower this evening.
MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
Thrilled to have Dr. @MurrayUna and the latest cohort of Masters in Development Practice from the @uniofgalway join us at the #GlobalSolidarityHub at #Ploughing24!
Come discover our interactive exhibits! We're at Block 4, Row 21, Tent 535. See you there!
ALT Group of visitors at the Global Solidarity Hub, wearing virtual reality headsets, seated in front of an educational display by Sightsavers Ireland.
MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
The Global Solidarity Hub is open at #Ploughing24
@trocaire @concernactive @selfhelpafrica @4abrighterworld @SightsaversIE
MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
📺 Watch Back – Off-Campus Accommodation Webinar.
Don’t worry if you missed our recent webinar,
tap the link below to watch back and get advice from our dedicated student services team on how to navigate the private accommodation landscape in Galway.
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MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
What I'm seeing on my home island, Carriacou, must not become humanity's new normal.
If governments everywhere don’t step up, 8 billion people will be facing this blunt force trauma head on, on a continuous basis.
We need climate action back at the top of political agendas.
Disaster Displacement at COP27 disasterdisplacement.org/new…
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MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
Pleased to visit @uniofgalway to discuss collaboration & learn more about exciting research carried out in agrifood systems & bioeconomy in support of #SDGs. Research, science & #AgInnovation can help unlock solutions for sustainable agrifood systems transformation. #4Betters
MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
It has been a remarkable week meeting two distinguished delegates:
1. Director General of @FAO, Prof. Qu Dongyu (@FAODG)
2. Former President of Ireland, Dr. Mary Robinson (@MaryRobinsonCtr)
Thank you, Dr. @Peter_C_McKeown and Prof. @CharlesSpillane for making this possible.
ALT Director General of FAO on the left with me on the right
ALT Mary Robinson at the middle with me and Shamila on the left and right respectively.
MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
Wonderful & inspiring Q & A session yesterday between @FAODG QU Dongyu & our talented @uniofgalway young researchers/students engaged in #agriculture, #foodsystems & #foodsecurity activities globally - during the @FAO delegation visit to University of Galway
MIDP students @GalwayGeography @MScCCAFS_NUIG & other students had a chance to ask the FAO Director General questions early on Saturday morning - and what great questions they had!
Delighted to welcome @FAODG QU Dongyu & his delegation yesterday for their visit to the @uniofgalway to sign a Letter of Intent to establish & deepen #agriculture, #foodsystems & #foodsecurity partnership activities between @FAO & University of Galway
#SDG2 #GlobalGoals
MA International Development Practice (MIDPGalway) retweeted
President Higgins was this afternoon awarded with the Agricola Medal of the United Nations @FAO at a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin. The President was presented with the medal by the Director-General of the FAO, Dr Qu Dongyu. Read more at president.ie/en/media-librar…
