The inclusion of African Union will help in propagating the goal of inclusive global economy and improved security and also help in creating a cohesive environment, where countries support each other than divide, officials said
#AfricanUnion #Inclusion #G20 #StrongStatement #India #Advocacy #GlobalSouth #TopGovt
https://www.news18.com/india/african-unions-inclusion-in-g20-a-strong-statement-on-indias-advocacy-for-global-south-top-govt-officials-8570632.html

Posted by Solve ME on twitter:

"Take Action: A House majority bill seeks to cut billions of dollars of funding for critical NIH, CDC, and other health research programs. This would be a major setback for the Long Covid and ME/CFS communities."

This link goes to an automated tool that can send email to your representatives.

https://p2a.co/sz0vjme

#MEcfs #LongCovid #USPol #Advocacy

What would you do if your child was struck with an incredibly rare disease? My friend #GingerIrvine and her husband founded a patient's advocacy organisation to fund research into the #Parkinsons-like disease #neuroacanthocytosis and support patients - like their daughter Alex - who live with #NA. Ginger's been recognised with a major award by the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society... its first recipient since Michael J Fox: https://www.mdscongress.org/2023-Awardees#public #rareDiseases #advocacy

@SiobhanVohn This is what #disabled/ #ChronicallyIll need. Not to be forgotten is very important but concrete help like #food, #advocacy etc could save your life.

#MECFS #LongCovid #Humanity #Kindness #Love #Community

"#MEAction and Long COVID Justice Issue Press Statement about NIH Failure of Long COVID"

Talks about issues with planned NIH RECOVER clinical trials.

Article:

https://www.meaction.net/2023/08/23/meaction-issues-press-statement-about-nih-failure-of-long-covid/

Press release:

https://www.meaction.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/RECOVER-clinical-trials-press-release-.pdf

@mecfs @longcovid

#MEcfs #LongCovid #Research #Advocacy #NIH

Round Square schools’ ideals include “International Understanding, Democracy, Environmental Stewardship, Adventure, Leadership and Service.”
https://www.roundsquare.org/

“Proactive guardians of our planet” - More in this 3 minute overview video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox0QfO2eAqY

#PDSchargers #NCed #civics #StuVoice #MediaLit #advocacy

Encephalogirl ends the blog with these lines:

"Mike runs for those of us who no longer can. He’s an ally and a hero!

If every person with ME had just one friend or loved one willing and able to raise awareness about ME/CFS, we would slowly begin to bring this disease out of the dark ages and into the light."

Read more about Mike's EU marathon challenge here:

www.mikeseumarathons.eu

@mecfs

#MEcfs #PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #Advocacy #Support

Latest post from Encephalogirl:

"An Ally for the Long Run. Literally."

"Guest writer, Mike Harley, shares his incredible story of being an ally and advocate for his friend—and the entire ME/CFS community."

https://encephalogirl.substack.com/p/an-ally-for-the-long-run-literally

@mecfs

#MEcfs #PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #Advocacy #Support

CDC funding and reauthorization of the SMASH Act are critical to supporting federal and state vector management programs. On Day 5 of Entomology Advocacy Week, tell your members of Congress why support for vector-borne disease management and research is essential to protecting Americans. #EntVocate23 #entomology #insects #advocacy #research #VectorBorneDisease https://p2a.co/ktcaTm9

"#MEAction’s Summer Work Heats Up"

A report on many ongoing projects - here's just a sample:

- transforming medical education at Mayo Clinic
- serving as a panelist for Project ECHO
- advocating for Congress to establish a COVID-19 Task Force

https://www.meaction.net/2023/08/16/meactions-summer-work-heats-up/

#MEcfs #LongCovid #ChronicIllness #NEISvoid #Advocacy

After passing the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, Congress has dramatically underfunded the programs it authorized. On Day 4 of Entomology Advocacy Week, take a moment to encourage your lawmakers in Congress to fulfill the commitment they made to investing in the future American STEM workforce for the sake of domestic competitiveness and security. #EntVocate23 #entomology #insects #advocacy #research https://p2a.co/ese2n2n

Happy #NationalNonProfitDay! Thank you to our staff, leadership, members, and partners for joining us as we build a community centered on #SciPol training and careers.

Join us to empower the next generation of science policy leaders: https://scipolnetwork.org/membership?utm_source=social2308&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=mastodon

#NonProfit #Volunteer #SciencePolicy #Policy #SciComm #SciDip #Diplomacy #Advocacy #DEI #EDI #DEIJ #JEDI #DEIA #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Accessibility #SocialJustice #Community #Training #Engagement #Empowerment #PartnersInSciPol

Volunteer at the FSF this fall! This is an educational opportunity to work with the organization that sponsors the GNU Project, publishes the GNU General Public License (GPL), and fights for software freedom. The application period for fall internships is open. The deadline for applications is November 12, 2023. Apply now: https://www.fsf.org/volunteer/internships/ #Internships #FreeSoftware #GNU #SoftwareFreedom #Advocacy

Jezebel: Sex. Celebrity. Politics. With Teeth: New Jersey Supreme Court Rules That Catholic Schools Can Fire Teachers for Premarital Sex https://jezebel.com/new-jersey-supreme-court-rules-that-catholic-schools-ca-1850743837 #Jezebel #industrialandorganizationalpsychology #88thunitedstatescongress #civilrightsmovement #victoriacrisitello #alexandershalom #civilrightsact #religionbelief #petergverniero #peterverniero #theresalee #education #advocacy #lawcrime #labor

Innovation in agricultural research has never been more urgent due to climate change, invasive species, and global conflict. On Day 3 of Entomology Advocacy Week, take action to urge Congress to prioritize robust investments in food and agriculture research, facilities, extension, and education in the next Farm Bill. #EntVocate23 #entomology #insects #advocacy #research #FarmBill https://p2a.co/SqfKI5d

Lobby group to dispel crypto mining misconceptions in DC, says founder - The crypto mining industry is getting a dedicated lobby group aim... - https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-mining-lobby-digital-energy-council-launched-in-united-states #digitalenergycouncil #digitalassetmining #cryptomining #association #advocacy #council #lobby

Disability Advocates Urge Supreme Court Not To Limit ADA Protections

https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2023/08/15/disability-advocates-urge-supreme-court-not-to-limit-ada-protections/30495/

#Disability #Access #Inclusion #Advocacy #SocialWork #DisabilityAdvocates #ADA #ADAProtections #SCOTUS

Entomology Advocacy Week continues today with a webinar at 1 p.m. ET on "Getting Involved in State-level Advocacy," led by ESA Science Policy Fellows Anna Briggs, Liz Dykstra, Allie Gardner, and Judy Wu-Smart. #EntVocate23 #entomology #insects #advocacy
Learn more and sign up now: https://www.entsoc.org/events/webinars/eaw-state-level-2023

Fewer #NH reps have civic experience than in years past. Does that matter?
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2023-08-14/fewer-nh-reps-have-civic-experience-than-in-years-past-does-that-matter
A University of #NewHampshire study found fewer state representatives are engaged in their communities than in years past, like in civic organizations or #advocacy groups.

I also cleared 10 planes in the space of 60 minutes and had a long discussion with some staff regarding accessibility of Vstars and how it could be improved. It needs a huge improvement for me to do everything by myself. I am almost ready for my test, however.
#VatsimTraining #FlyingBlind #Advocacy #Accessibility