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#humanrightsviolations #humanity #humanrights #humanrightsdefenders #humanrightslaw #human #nutritionmatters #healtheducation #housingfirst #sanitationforall #knowyourrights ⚕ Yesterday was Human Rights Day. WHO advocates for equitable access to healthcare services for all, including access to quality nutrition, housing, sanitation and health education. This commitment includes: 🤝 Respecting the dignity and autonomy of individuals 🗺 Addressing the unique needs of marginalized communities 🌐 Striving for universal health coverage to leave no one behind 🤔 Know your rights. Learn more here 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/dYzMY7GG

I'm so utterly proud, delighted and inspired by the award won by Flourish. Flourish is the West Birmingham Community Health Collaborative developed through the support of Legacy West Midlands, BSol ICS and Ladywood Perry Barr Locality Partnership. The NHS Race Equality Award recognises five pioneering programmes we co-produced with communities that together tackle ethnic health inequalities, particularly around maternity, and promote a more equitable NHS for service users and staff: 1. Designed by LBPLP and delivered in secondary schools by the Young People's Education Company, the Best Start in Life Health Hack focuses on reducing Infant Mortality through education about risk factors, healthy choices around pregnancy and birth, and the introduction of the service landscape, including key careers - raising aspirations and diversifying recruitment base. 2. Community Research Work Experience offers more, and more diverse secondary pupils the chance to work with NHS midwives on a community research topic of mutual interest. Requiring as few as 3 contact hours from supporting clinicians, it stimulates interest in an NHS career at the sharp end of health inequalities and equips pupils with a basic professional network. 3. Flourish’s Community and Cultural Immersion programme is an innovative 2-week placement in West Birmingham schools and community partners that supports the development of culturally sensitive practitioners, offering a grounding in reflective practice, active listening, respectful questioning, trauma informed practice, rebuilding trust and change leadership. A programme for NHS staff is in development. 4. Doula Connectors are a combined workforce of 20 community-based doulas offering language- and culture-specific support to Black and Global Majority (BGM) women in West and East Birmingham. Run by Flourish, Bethel Doula and Approachable Parenting, the programme provides direct support for birthing women, as well as parenting courses and online workshops, while amplifying women’s voices to drive service improvement. 5. Underpinning all of this work is the upcoming roll-out of a Creative English with Health Literacy programme to enable West Birmingham residents to confidently advocate for themselves and their families, and preparing young people to take advantage of the schools programmes in the suite. The cycle of activity responds not just to listening within the community, but also to the wider recommendations of the ground-breaking BLACHIR report - Birmingham and Lewisham African and Caribbean Health Inequalities Review (2022). Among other things, the report highlights the impact of racism and discrimination within maternity and parenthood, mental health and emergency care, suggesting opportunities for action.

#Celebrating Juneteenth: Embracing Freedom with Supportive Care On Juneteenth, we honor the journey towards freedom and equality. At Opulent Home Care, we believe true liberation includes access to quality healthcare for all. As we celebrate the recognition of the emancipation African Americans, let's also address the ongoing need for supportive care in places where healthcare equity, literacy, and access are ongoing challenges. 🤎Join us in advocating for healthcare that uplifts all of our communities. Opulenthomecares.com #Juneteenth #SupportiveCare #OpulentHomeCare #HealthcareEquality #EmbraceFreedom

Here's me talking about my book, Health Equality and Social Justice in Old Age, which looks at the issues we experience in old age, and how we can understand them better https://lnkd.in/eAFCS7sZ

Let's talk #HealthEquity. This is particularly relevant during Pride month as we recognize and lift up the contributions of Black, trans women to the progress made. Marginalized groups have a harder time accessing affordable healthcare and being believed/supported by healthcare providers. What organizations within health equity can we help highlight today? #PrideIsAProtest

And so it begins. It's going to be a rough session. Do what you can, protect your peace. The House Medical and Health Affairs Subcommittee just scheduled a hearing on H.4624, a cruel ban on medically necessary healthcare for transgender youth, for the very first day of legislative session – Tuesday, January 9. We've long known that some extremist lawmakers have their eyes set on harming transgender youth – but this is a signal that they are trying to fast-track this awful bill.  The subcommittee meeting may be the only chance for the public to testify in support of trans youth healthcare access in 2024 – so we want to be sure you know how to take action. There are three ways to testify: Attend the Hearing in Person: The most impactful way to speak out is in person – by attending the subcommittee hearing on Tuesday at Room 427 in the Blatt Building of the South Carolina State House. To do that, you don't need to sign up ahead of time, but please let us know that you're coming, so we can keep in touch and coordinate logistics with you.  We expect the subcommittee hearing to begin Tuesday afternoon; folks who plan on attending should convene with us at 1:45pm. Tell us you’re coming at the form below – but note that submitting this form does NOT officially sign you up with the state as a testifier. Sign Up to Testify Virtually: You can provide oral testimony via Microsoft Teams – but you must sign up by noon this Friday. To sign up, send an email [email protected] to receive an invitation the day before the meeting. Note that sometimes Teams does not function properly because of tech issues and you may not be able to testify. Submit Written Testimony: If you cannot attend the meeting virtually or in person, you may submit your testimony opposing H. 4624 by writing it out and emailing it to [email protected] by noon on Friday.

This National Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), we're proud to launch Baxter Healthcare’s new Reflect: Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Our Reflect RAP reaffirms our formal commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and aligns with Baxter’s global racial justice initiative, ACT: Activating Change Today. Since launching our first RAP in 2022, we’ve formed strong partnerships and implemented formal programs to educate and inform employees, from cultural training workshops and employee on-country experience programs, to promoting important awareness weeks including National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week. We're continuing on this journey as part of a network of over 3,000 corporate, government, and not-for-profit organisations that have made a formal commitment to reconciliation through the Reconciliation Australia RAP program. View our new Reflect RAP here: https://lnkd.in/gaD95SwU #NationalReconciliationWeek #Baxter #ReflectRAP #NowMoreThanEver #ACT #ActivatingChangeToday #ThisIsWhere #Inclusion #Equity

Reflecting on Human Rights Day: Upholding Equality and Justice for All: Yesterday, on December 10th, the world commemorated Human Rights Day, an annual observance that marks the momentous adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. This year's Human Rights Day theme is "Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All." It is a powerful reminder of the ongoing pursuit to ensure that everyone, irrespective of gender, race, religion, or nationality, is entitled to basic human rights and freedoms. Mildmay cares for some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Individuals living with HIV often face the harsh sting of societal stigma, while those experiencing homelessness brave the unforgiving streets of London. It is our mission to be a beacon of hope for these individuals, advocating tirelessly for their right to access high-quality healthcare and the dignity they deserve. We staunchly believe in a world where every person's human rights are acknowledged, honoured, and protected. Our efforts are rooted in fostering a society that respects the intrinsic value of every individual, regardless of their circumstances or background. As a global community, it is incumbent upon us to continue advocating, educating, and striving for a world where human rights are not just a concept but a lived experience for every individual. Together, let us reaffirm our commitment to upholding the principles of freedom, equality, and justice for all. Let us carry forward the spirit of Human Rights Day throughout the year. Let us be catalysts for change, champions for justice, and advocates for the rights of all individuals. Together, we can create a world where human rights are not just celebrated on a single day but embedded in the fabric of our societies, shaping a brighter, fairer, and more equitable future for generations to come.

📢 Historic news! 📢 The UN Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing, on 21 May, adopted by consensus a decision with recommendations that recognized the existence of normative and implementation gaps in the protection of the human rights of older persons. The list of options on how best to address those gaps includes an international legally binding instrument to promote, protect and ensure the recognition and the realization, on an equal basis, of all human rights of older persons! While the UN General Assembly still needs to consider the recommended list of options, and there is still much work that lies ahead, the IFA celebrates UN Member States’ acknowledgement that eliminating ageism is fundamental for the full enjoyment of older persons’ human rights and fundamental freedoms. Discussion resumes on 24 May at UN Headquarters where the IFA will continue to advocate for older persons around the world. #OEWGA14

In our diverse world, equality and social justice are vital aspirations. Embracing our differences fosters understanding, while confronting bias and prejudice breaks down barriers. To achieve true equality, we must ensure access to education, healthcare, and opportunities for all. Advocacy, allyship, and policy changes drive systemic transformation. Through empathy, we build a fairer, more just society together. #EqualityForAll #SocialJusticeNow