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Petra Hongell

@petrajoel.bsky.social
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Communications Manager at WHO-WMO Climate and Health Joint Office Moderator • Communicator • Idealist Talks about health, climate, equity. Views are my own. Let's connect!

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Global Heat Health Information Network @heathealth.info · 30/06/2026
Heat doesn't affect everyone equally. The most vulnerable - including outdoor workers, older adults, unhoused people, and those with chronic illness - often face danger well before 🌡️ reach official alert thresholds. Here's who is most at risk, and why heathealth.info/heat-and-hea... #ExtremeHeat
Image showing older persons on a park bench on a very hot day, all having fans and trying to cope with heat. Heat doesn't affect everyone equally. The most vulnerable - including outdoor workers, older adults, people without stable housing, and those with chronic illness - often face danger well before temperatures reach official alert thresholds.
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World Meteorological Organization @wmo-global.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
🔴OUT NOW: WMO #StateOfClimate in Asia 2025 Report Dangerous heat, devastating rainfall, flooding and severe drought affected millions of people across Asia. Explore the climate indicators, extreme events, impacts and risks that defined Asia's climate in 2025 👉 bit.ly/SOTCAsia2025pr
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
⚽ Regardless of which country you support, everyone should be on the same team when it comes to protecting people's health from extreme heat. 👇 #GHHIN #HHAP #BeatTheHeat #WHO
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
While extreme heat is a growing public health emergency, its impacts are predictable and largely preventable. Water is a basic first defence against extreme #heat, argues Ollie Jay, @sydney.edu.au and @heathealth.info expert 👇 #WorldCup #FIFA www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
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World Cup 2026: Heat experts warn 'reckless' Fifa of bottle ban health risk
Fans will not be allowed to take reusable water bottles into World Cup stadiums due to safety concerns, Fifa says in a late policy change.
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
There’s been a lot of El Niño coverage in the media lately, and @wmo-global.bsky.social just raised the likelihood of it developing during summer and fall 2026. What should we expect? #GHHIN expert John Nairn explains 👇 heathealth.info/news/enso-jo...
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What heat planners and health authorities (and you) need to know about El Niño | Global Heat Health Information Network
Increasing awareness and capacity to better manage and adapt to the health risks of dangerously hot weather in a changing climate.
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World Meteorological Organization @wmo-global.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
It's #WorldBeeDay! 🐝 Did you know that bees can teach us a lot about climate, weather and water? Here are six buzzworthy facts.
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
WHO should declare the #climatecrisis a #PHEIC - a public health emergency of international concern, says Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health in its call to action launched ahead of #WorldHealthAssembly. #PECCH 👇 www.who.int/europe/news/...
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Climate change is a health crisis – and fixing it is a health opportunity
Independent Commission of former heads of government, international bodies, ministers and civil society leaders delivers 17 recommendations for what WHO and countries should do next.
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
If we don’t want the next 11 years to sound like a broken record, it’s time for #ClimateActionNow. #StateOfClimate
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CAAD_Coalition @caadcoalition.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
“The context is chaos.” UN chief António Guterres warns of a world “brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability” and growing disinformation, yet insists “we will not give up” on cooperation. news.un.org/en/story/202... ​
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UN chief warns of a world in chaos as impunity and unpredictability spreads
In his final annual address outlining his priorities, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world is “brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability” – even as inter...
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
🇸🇳 Félicitations, les lions de la Teraanga! #CAN #Senegal
Senegalese football player celebration
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WHO @who.int · 09/01/2026
After 1000 days of war, Sudan faces one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. People’s health needs are immense. WHO is supporting hospitals, treatment centers for severely malnourished children, vaccination campaigns, and more.
1000 days of conflict in Sudan
WHO response
-	3.3 million patients treated in hospitals and health care centres
-	24 million people vaccinated against cholera
-	3378 metric tons of medical supplies and medicines delivered
-	112,400+ children with complicated severe acute malnutrition treated in stabilization centres
1000 days of conflict in Sudan. Attacks on health in Sudan. 
-	201 attacks 
-	1858 deaths
-	490 injuries
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
For pets and wildlife, #fireworks aren't a celebration - they're terrifying. Celebrate with compassion. Skip the fireworks. Happy New Year to all! 🌟
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
2025 was a tough year - for @who.int, for the #UN, for the humanitarian sector. May the New Year be better year for all. With boxes packed, I'm saying a heartfelt thanks and goodbye to WHO/Europe and UN City - stay tuned for a new chapter in 2026!
Image showing Petra at the entrance of UN City with a moving box packed and sealed.
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
We're on! WHO/Europe hosts a special consultation of the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health #PECCH with cities, regions and their networks we gather local insights, priorities and practical experiences at the intersection of climate and health. Tune in👉 bit.ly/3XGpJB3 @who.int #Climate
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
This Friday, I'll ✔️make myself a great coffee ✔️finish that presentation I'm working on ✔️call my dad ✔️go home ✔️enjoy dinner with family ✔️read kids a book ✔️listen to music ✔️go to bed ✔️...and buy.absolutely.nothing. Ban #BlackFriday #BuyNothing #ClimateCrisis
AI-generated image of people drowning in unnecessary stuff with a headline that says BuyNothingDay
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
‼️Nearly 1 in 3 survivors in Europe do not receive the health sector support they need - services for women and girls fall well below #WHO standards. New report “Care, courage, change: health-sector leadership in tackling violence against women and girls" 👇 tinyurl.com/4pwn3aab #EndViolence #Health
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Care, courage, change: health-sector leadership in tackling violence against women and girls
Publicaciones de la Organización Mundial de la Salud
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
840 million women have faced partner or sexual violence in their lifetime 👉 lnkd.in/d-5UGtwH For decades, figures have remained unchanged. Instead of campaigns addressing violence against women, I want the campaigns to address violence committed by men. @who.int #VAW youtu.be/HDcqAgV_388?...
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Gender-based violence is a public health crisis
YouTube video by WHO European Region
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
The Pan-European Commission on Climate & Health calls on leaders at #COP30: Put health at the ❤️ of climate action to: ✅Save lives & livelihoods ✅End fossil fuel dependence ✅Reduce heat-related deaths ✅Build climate-resilient, low-carbon health systems 👉https://rb.gy/lxr3rz #PECCH #ClimateAction
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UNRWA @unrwa.org · 10/11/2025
“After two years of brutal warfare, a fragile ceasefire offers some respite to an exhausted population — but the road to recovery in #Gaza will be long and difficult,” UNRWA Commissioner-General says in @theguardian.com. Read the full opinion piece: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
One of the perks of the #biking commute in #Copenhagen: the occasionally stunning views. Giant moon over the lakes this evening. And with a bike, you can just stop, take a moment, and admire the beauty of it all. 💙
Image of the Copenhagen lakes. A Swan swims in the foreground. Giant moon in the background.
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
The essential read ahead of #COP30 - the WMO #StateofClimate update 2025 - is out. Full report: bit.ly/4qZR52q youtu.be/KIvz7IuN2JQ?...
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WMO State of Climate Update for COP30
YouTube video by World Meteorological Organization - WMO
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
WHOs European Programme of Work #EPW2 is now officially adopted at #RC75CPH — a roadmap for a healthier Europe, achieved together with 53 Member States and partners. 5 priorities. 2 cross-cutting initiatives. 1 shared vision. Read more: 🔗 bit.ly/3CYBM5F
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
We have kicked off #RC75CPH - the 75th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe - which will determine health priorities for the region for the next five years. Tune in and follow the discussions live here 🎥 bit.ly/3J17zWV @who.int
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75th session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe
28–30 October 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Trains Trams Tracks @trainstramstracks.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Elon Musk o @elonmusk
Defeating traffic is the ultimate boss battle. Even the most powerful humans in the world cannot defeat traffic.
Gravel Institute &
@GravelInstitute
Please for the love of God just
Google the word "train."
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
#Covid showed us that countries can act when they want to. Global emissions dropped by 2.4 BN tonnes in 2020, mostly from reduced travel. We've done it before, and we can do it again. Time to choose #climate and #health over convenience. wmo.int/news/media-c... @wmo-global.bsky.social @who.int
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Carbon dioxide levels increase by record amount to new highs in 2024
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Good news for our younger children and adolescents and their life online - kudos to @eu2025dk.bsky.social! The #JutlandDeclaration calls for stronger online protections for minors, and advocates for #EU-wide legal requirements for effective and privacy-preserving age verification on social media.
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
🚨 Earth’s climate and nature are already passing tipping points as global warming approaches 1.5°C ✅ But this report identifies how positive tipping points can drive decarbonisation at scale 💚To protect our health and that of the planet, we need decisive #ClimatAction now. #GTPR2025 #TippingPoints
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
📢NEW REPORT📢 1 in 3 doctors and nurses report #depression and 1 in 10 experience passive suicidal thoughts. Read the full #MeNDsurvey report on the #MentalHealth of doctors and nurses here👇 iris.who.int/items/7324bf... @cibersam.bsky.social @efnnma.bsky.social @who.int #WMHD
Mental Health of Nurses and Doctors survey in the European Union, Iceland and Norway
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Today is World Mental Health Day! #WHO/Europe has launched the largest ever survey of the mental health and well-being of doctors and nurses in the EU27, + Iceland & Norway. 🔴 Watch LIVE as we kick off at 09:00 CEST with the report launch and its key findings 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/4nmCb3U
Photo shows a nurse and the title: The mental health of nurses and doctors (MeND) survey in the European Union, Iceland and Norway.
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
We're on - join us! 🌍3ʳᵈ hearing of the Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health #PECCH 🌍 Meet today’s expert speakers! 🔗 For more information and to register: bit.ly/4nEsj5k #ClimateAction #Health #EuroClimateHealthCommission #PECCH @who.int
Speakers of the Pan European Commission on Climate and Health. Prof. Mariana Mazzucato, prof. Anna Gilmore, Dr Miriam Saage-Maaß, Rebecca Forner and Sophie Crump
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 01/10/2025
In the past hour, Israel intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza as it entered Palestinian territory. But at the press conference following today’s EUCO meeting, no one at the podium was willing to comment 👇 We're live at the summit: ow.ly/qBVY50X5hqu
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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
BREAKING: Reports of spontaneous protests erupting in European cities tonight in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was illegally attacked by Israel an hour ago. Demonstrations have been seen in Berlin🇩🇪 & Rome🇮🇹 - and these are the current scenes in Brussels🇧🇪 👇
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Meeting #JaneGoodall back in 2017 was an unforgettable experience, and my mum's book from 1972 got her signature in it. She wasn't impressed by its age and had little patience for small talk. She had a single focus: protecting this earth and its earthlings. Thank you. www.bbc.com/news/live/c9...
Book by Jane Goodall printed in 1972, with her autograph
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
I still feel @bsky.app is like breathing fresh air. 🌬 Thank you, people - and this community has (once again) been mentioned. Keep it up. 👇 www.noemamag.com/the-last-day...
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The Last Days Of Social Media | NOEMA
Social media promised connection, but it has delivered exhaustion.
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
In case you missed it: Humankind has now exceeded seven out of nine planetary boundaries. Every breach will affect our health. www.stockholmresilience.org/news--events...
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Seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached
A major new scientific review, “Planetary Health Check 2025”, shows that seven of nine planetary boundaries have now been exceeded. For the first time, this also includes the boundary for ocean acidif...
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Concerned about the ongoing discussion on #paracetamol and #autism? Currently, no consistent association has been established. Here's @who.int statement on the topic. 👇 💙We all want to protect our children. Any medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy. www.who.int/news/item/24...
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WHO statement on autism-related issues
The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) ...
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Vaccines ⏱️save more than five lives every minute 💚protect against severe disease and disability 🏨reduce the burden on health systems 💰protect families from sinking into extreme poverty Today's read 👇 www.who.int/news/item/22...
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Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO - September 2025
We are at a critical juncture. While best estimates conclude that vaccines have saved more than 150 million lives in the past 50 years, the potential for their impact for future decades is increasingl...
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
What would have happened without the #MontrealProtocol? 🌍 Collapse of the ozone layer 🔆 2M cases of skin cancer each year by 2030 🌱 Disrupted ecosystems & food chains due to UV damage 🌡️ 0.5-1°C additional global warming by 2100 🌳 580BN tons less carbon stored wmo.int/news/media-c...
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WMO Bulletin shows successful recovery of ozone layer, driven by science
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
"The U.N. report cites examples of the scale of the killings, aid blockages, forced displacement and the destruction of a fertility clinic to back up its genocide finding, adding its voice to rights groups and others who have reached the same conclusion." www.reuters.com/world/middle...
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UN inquiry finds top Israeli officials incited genocide in Gaza
A United Nations Commission of Inquiry concluded on Tuesday that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and that top Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had incited these acts.
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
In addition, ❗ at least 94% of all hospitals in Gaza have been damaged or destroyed ❗83% of Palestinians killed are civilians ❗at least 18,885 children are among the more than 62,000 Palestinians killed by Israel "One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This". #CeasefireNow
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
The UN has officially declared famine in #Gaza. This means three critical thresholds have been breached: ⚠️ extreme food deprivation ⚠️acute malnutrition and ⚠️starvation-related deaths. Thank you @tomfletcherun.bsky.social for speaking up. #CeasefireNow
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
How does the #ClimateCrisis affect our health? 🔥 Heatwaves 🦟 Rising disease threats 💧 Water & sanitation at risk 🧠 Mental health affected Every single aspect of our lives is impacted by our changing climate. Robb Butler, WHO/Europe's Special Envoy on Climate and Health, recaps 👇 @who.int
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
🔊Good news for the weekend! 🌍 "WRI Study Finds Climate Adaptation Investments Yield Massive Returns — Over $10 for Every $1 Spent" The study analyzed 320 adaptation & resilience investments across 12 countries. @worldresources.bsky.social #Climate #Solutions #WED www.wri.org/news/release...
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RELEASE: WRI Study Finds Climate Adaptation Investments Yield Massive Returns — Over $10 for Every $1 Spent
A new study by World Resources Institute (WRI) presents powerful evidence that bolstering funding for adaptation and resilience is not only urgent but also one of the smartest development investments ...
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Rising #plasticpollution is a significant threat to our planet and health, contaminating water supplies and the air we breathe. As plastics break down, they enter the food chain: #microplastics have been detected in human arteries, lungs, brains, and breast milk. This needs to change. #WED #Health
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
What can you get for US$ 2.1 billion? ☠️global #military expenditure for 8️⃣hours ☠️one stealth bomber ☠️1/4 of what the #tobacco industry spends on advertising and promotion every year. OR ✔️WHO's budget for an entire year. #WHO @drtedros.who.int 👇 #WHA78 full statement: www.who.int/director-gen...
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WHO Director-General's High-Level Welcome at the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly – 19 May 2025
We are here to serve not our own interests, but the eight billion people of our world. To leave a heritage for those who come after us, for our children and our grandchildren, and to work together for...
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
🛑Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of death and disability in the European Region, with more than 62 000 people killed and a further 892 000 people seriously injured each year. 🚴‍♀️WHO estimates 30% of these are pedestrians and cyclists. #MakeCyclingSafe #RoadSafety
Child biking
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
More weapons = more war. The math is easy. #Health #HumanRights #Equity #Peace #Education #Climate #UN #EU
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
"Today, the UN Charter, international law, humanitarian law, the territorial integrity of states, all these principles are being put into question. There is one thing I can assure you of: these principles are not for sale.” - #UN SecGen Antonio Guterres, @ #UNcity in Copenhagen
UN secretary General Antonio Guterres at UN City in Copenhagen
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
"We are watching this unfold before our very eyes and we're not doing anything about it. This must stop." -WHO emergencies director Mike Ryan #Gaza www.reuters.com/world/middle...
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'We are breaking the bodies and minds of children of Gaza', says WHO Executive Director
The minds and bodies of children in Gaza are being broken following two months of aid blockade and renewed strikes, the Executive Director of the World Health Organization Emergencies programmes said on Thursday.
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Petra Hongell @petrajoel.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Multilateralism is still alive. With this achievement, countries have made it very clear: cooperation across borders trumps nationalism in tackling future pandemics and threats to our health. 🎉
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