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As global crises continue to disproportionately impact women and other vulnerable communities, our mission to help drive progress toward a more gender-equal world has never been more important.
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Last month, polio was detected in London sewers. Today, a case of polio has been confirmed in New York. While great progress has been made globally, we must continue to collaborate to eradicate this disease.
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By doubling down on large-scale food fortification efforts, the world can ensure more secure, sustainable, and overall nutritious food systems for all.
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The #COVID19 pandemic proved precisely why multilateral partnerships between governments, philanthropies, and global health institutions are essential. These groups have helped drive the global pandemic response and increased cooperation will help prevent the next one.
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To address inequities made visible by the pandemic, we must open the door to honest feedback from leaders. Foundation partners recently joined for a discussion over dinner on the uneven global response to COVID-19.
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Ever wonder whether foundation partners give honest feedback to leaders like @MelindaGates? Watch our newest episode of The Working Dinner series and see for yourself.
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25M kids missed out on basic vaccines in 2021, reversing 30 years of progress, say & . While there were some bright spots, this data underscores the urgency of restoring routine immunization campaigns so all kids can grow up healthy & strong.
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Thank you Sweden for increasing your pledge toward the to help get the fight against HIV, TB, and malaria back on track. We look forward to more countries and partners joining Sweden in the #FightForWhatCounts towards a safer, more equitable world.
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Proud to announce 🇸🇪 planned contribution of 3bn SEK / >280 mn USD to @GlobalFund seventh replenishment 2023-25 #fightforwhatcounts
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The world was already in a learning crisis in 2019, and today the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the problem. "Fighting this learning crisis is the challenge of our times if we do not want to lose this generation of children and youth."
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It's estimated that nearly one billion people throughout the world are at risk of starvation and poverty as a result of global crises. Our CEO joins for a town hall with various experts on how to address global food insecurity.
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Five ways to help find an #HIV vaccine faster: Increased investments 💰A more diverse funding pool 🤝Partnership & collaboration 💉Conducting trials in parallel for rapid results ✍️Advance purchase agreements leading to quicker manufacturing
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More than 1 billion women & children don't have access to the good nutrition they need. We're joining with —and some of the world's most elite women athletes—in support of women's health & nutrition. Because when the lives of women improve, the societies around them improve.
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When I was a girl, tennis stars showed me what strong, powerful women look like. So I’m thrilled to partner with @WTA to support women’s health and nutrition. Together, we will shine a light on the 1 billion women and girls who need basic care and healthier food to thrive.
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Prime Minister Abe was a friend and partner of our foundation who helped save lives around the world by championing universal health coverage and programs like the Global Fund. I’m shocked and saddened by his death.
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It's estimated that #COVID19 vaccines have saved nearly 20 MILLION LIVES so far. We still have work to do to help all countries reach their vaccination targets, but it's incredible to reflect on the impressive progress that's been made in the last year.
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The risk to pregnant women who catch COVID-19 is greater than first thought, according to new research highlighted by —underscoring the need for more robust investments in global pandemic preparedness systems to help serve low-income countries.
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Rural communities throughout the world have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic because they are harder to reach. Global commitments to make health care more accessible will help serve these communities and create a healthier world for all.
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Global inequities have worsened the impact of COVID-19 over the past two years. Investing in stronger public health systems across the globe will help make sure we’re ready when the next pandemic strikes.
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One year ago the world gathered for the single-largest day of financial, policy & program commitments to gender equality at the Generation Equality Forum hosted by . Look back as shares her thoughts on the impact the Forum will have.
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The Global Findex is an indispensable tool for policymakers, researchers, and the development community. The findings from #GlobalFindex show us where we’ve made tremendous progress in financial inclusion—and where we need to make more.
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