Afshan Khan
@AfshanKhan_
UN Assistant Secretary-General, Coordinator of the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement, @SUN_Movement
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https://scalingupnutrition.org/ 01-05-2012 21:41:19
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Delighted to discuss partnership opportunities with Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Lead Group member and new CEO of ONE, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli.
Thank you for the great discussion - collaboration is key to #PowerTheChange for #NutritiON .
Unlocking the power of social protection is key to end hunger and #malnutrition .
I extend my thanks to the Government of Norway Anne Beathe Tvinnereim and the World Bank Group for convening this event on the sidelines of the #WBGMeetings .
Honoured to provide remarks at the opening of the 1st Ibero American Political-Academic Dialogue #AlimentaciónPrimero .
The Parliamentary Front against Hunger in Latin America, supported by Food and Agriculture Organization, the Cooperación Española & AMEXCID, has promoted many laws in support of #Nutrition4All .
The Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement is looking for new motivated members to join its Executive Committee🔍!
With 16 seats to fill, we're seeking #nutrition champions from SUN Countries & our Partners willing to #PowerTheChange to achieve our strategy.
Apply by 17 May: scalingupnutrition.org/news/join-scal…
Good #nutrition helps break the intergenerational cycle of malnutrition, poverty and disadvantage, and supports equity and inclusion.
That's why essential nutrition actions MUST be integrated into health systems as a foundational component of #UHC .
#HealthDay
#Nutrition services like:
👩👦maternal & child nutrition
🍽️improving child feeding
🤱breastfeeding support
💊micronutrient supplementation
🩺screening & treatment for acute malnutrition
should be part of the standard package of #health services, available to all.
#WorldHealthDay
#NutritiON is the switch to ignite a better future and it's key to #PowerTheChange for #HealthForAll .
It's both a marker and maker of development, pivotal in addressing emergencies, promoting #health , combating infections, and preventing non-communicable diseases.
#WorldHealthDay
Today World Central Kitchen lost several of our sisters and brothers in an IDF air strike in Gaza. I am heartbroken and grieving for their families and friends and our whole WCK family. These are people…angels…I served alongside in Ukraine, Gaza, Turkey, Morocco, Bahamas, Indonesia. They…
Great to meet Meron from Ethiopia 🇪🇹 and Asifwe from DRC 🇨🇩, two #youth activists supported by World Vision.
At #EHF2024 they highlighted the impact of #malnutrition in their communities and urgently requested action.
Access to clean water and sanitation helps prevent the spread of infectious diseases and is key in the prevention of malnutrition.
To #PowerTheChange for #nutrition we must take #WaterAction .
#WorldWaterDay
It's time to reinvest our leadership, resources and collective action to end malnutrition in all its forms.
I am confident that by leveraging the expertise and authority of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Lead Group members at the #SUNGG2024 and #N4G , we can #PowerTheChange for #nutrition .
Great meeting with Martin Chungong, IPUparliament SG & Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement Lead Group member, ahead of the 148th IPU Assembly.
Parliamentarians play a key role in championing #nutrition & influencing domestic budgets.
They are important partners in powering the change for nutrition.
Great to meet Andrew Morley at #EHF2024 .
Delighted with the strong Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement 🤝 World Vision partnership.