Lena Simet

@LenaSimet

Senior Researcher on Inequality and Poverty , PhD from

New York, USA
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Joined November 2014
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    15 Oct 2020

    Have you ever ordered food or groceries on an app📱? Did you know that many gig workers laboring for apps are exploited? Watch new video w/ on why it's so important that California votes , for the future of workers’ rights 🧵👇

    California: Proposition 22 Threatens Gig Workers’ Rights
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    Nov 16

    Out now: our latest investigation into how impacts rights. With , our report finds that privatization in is leading to exclusion, draining public resources, and pushing people into poverty. More here: . 1/

    Image of the cover of the new report.
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    Nov 10

    1/ has a report out on the EU's proposal for an AI Act, and what it means for the social safety net. TL;DR: the Act is ill-equipped to protect people from flawed algorithms that strip them of the benefits they need to make ends meet or find a job🧵:

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    Nov 3

    HAPPENING TODAY: app workers are rallying in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Brussels, and cities in 9 other countries in a global day of action to demand fair pay & basic rights. Follow along and visit to tell CEO to

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    Nov 3

    BREAKING NEWS: 2 words: WE WON!!!! +3: THANK YOU NYC!!!! We have won a city-backed guarantee! Loans will be restructured to max $170K! No more debt beyond our lifetime. No more risk of losing homes. DRIVER POWER! UNION POWER!

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    Nov 3

    Join us Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 9am EST for a special conversation with Dr. Paul Farmer of and on disparities in global vaccine access. Moderated by .

    Who is left behind? A Zoom discussion on Covid19 vaccine access.
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    Nov 2

    While the is a step in the right direction, there’s a gulf between the commitments countries have made at COP26 and their policies. Here's what needs to happen next for the declaration to deliver for people and planet:

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    Nov 1

    Education | The Problem With The Economy | Apple TV+
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  9. Nov 2

    New study on and its devastating birth outcomes in England: "Nearly two-thirds of stillbirths among the most deprived Black women were potentially avoidable if they had the same risks as the wealthiest white women"

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    Nov 1

    Deforestation is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. A new agreement could change that – but will it have what it takes to deliver results? A human rights perspective on the just announced by :

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    Nov 1

    📢While the US Supreme Court hears arguments about Texas’ ridiculously restrictive anti-abortion law, many women in Latin America are winning their fight for abortion rights ✊🏽✊🏽💚💚

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    Oct 29

    Financing climate catastrophe is not compatible with climate leadership. Governments have a chance at to end public finance for fossil fuels. The UK has pledged to lead the way. All governments should join. My latest for :

    Pumpjacks at an oil well site
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  13. Oct 30

    If the Biden Admin  is serious about an equitable economic recovery it should: ✖️ensure adequate social spending domestically ✖️ increase its international development assistance ✖️ endorse a

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  14. Oct 29

    Ahead of the  summit,   and others are urging the Biden administration  for a commitment to increase  domestically and globally

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    Oct 28

    Gaby started vending in 2020 & loves owning her biz. She wants to keep vending- but the cap on permits prevents her from formalizing her biz Now she's afraid to work, scared she has to spend her relief on city fines A just recovery=

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  16. Oct 27

    UN poverty expert ahead of his visit to starting Nov 1: "In just 2 years, multidimensional poverty has doubled from 42% to 82%, w nearly 4 million people facing deprivation in education, healthcare, public utilities, housing, assets, or employment &income."

    📢Breaking - UN poverty expert is about to start a human rights fact-finding mission to from 1 to 12 November 2021 to examine the Government’s efforts to alleviate poverty. 👉Follow us and read the media advisory:
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  17. Oct 27

    🚨New report by & others shows anxiety and frustration among app workers in the US. Many report being paid min or subminimum wages, with expenses cutting their income in half 👉👉

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    Oct 26

    From ✊🏾🚲🛵 “We’re essential workers during the heavy rain and it’s time to appreciate our labor today and everyday.” 👇🏾Please follow these tips if you’re ordering food online tonight or any other day!

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    Oct 26

    Powerful reporting by and from , where thousands of people in “Europe’s largest shantytown” enter their second year without electricity. Winter is looming. Photos are from their protest last week in Madrid.

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  20. Oct 26

    Cambodia's approach to vaccine mandates risks violating people's rights to health, education, and social security, due to inequalities in vaccine access and the lack of public information or training. More by :

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  21. Oct 26

    Starting in less than 1 hour! Join 9 human rights experts reflecting on the crucial role of public services in building a more just society + economy. & others. 👉To register:

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