Humanitarian professional working to end violence against women & girls @GWUGlobalWomen. Former @theIRC @UNICEF. Meditation in action, hands in earth.🌱
Washington, DC
Joined March 2015
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"This is not just about seeking justice for the victims of femicide; it is about dismantling the structures of oppression that enable such violence to flourish." Read our regional liaison's reflections frm an interview with feminist activist Muthoni Maingi
cofemsocialchange.org/demand…
ALT Demanding Justice for Victims of Femicide in Kenya: A call to Action. Reflections by Marie-Simone Kadurira from an interview with Muthoni Maingi
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Thanks @CFSaundersUN for Ensuring victim-centered, effective, efficient & timely investigations.
This is why it’s important for humanitarian responses and peace operations to invest in #PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation&Abuse) and harassment.
@NEAR_Network @alina_potts
Participated in the #IASC Investigatory Bodies forum on #SexualMisconductPrevention, along with @UN_OVRA where we had constructive discussions
Ensuring victim-centered, effective, efficient & timely investigations
#NoExcuse #HonouringOurValues #OneTeam
Alina Potts retweeted
We launched the Feminist Research Assessment Tool!
Incase you missed launch, watch the recording to learn more about the process of development and how the tool will impact the field of research. youtu.be/vuoVcxsuP2M?si=HAhb…
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Pre-Market Engagement - Online Survey. Safeguarding against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Sexual Harassment programmes, follow link to find out more and provide feedback forms.office.com/e/Hc4sLDG70…
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It’s fascinating to watch @nytimes writers try to grapple with the meaning of a seemingly novel concept: solidarity
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Join our discussion on gender-based violence in conflict zones. Moderated by @LMOrchowski PhD, with experts @alina_potts, MPH, Manuel Contreras-Urbina, PhD, and @EricaHardyMD, it offers profound insights on this urgent humanitarian challenge.
Register: ow.ly/EsQt50QFLj9
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The write-up for the @InclusiveNatSec event, "From the Battlefield to the Home: Violence Against Women & Girls in Crises," is live.
Featuring @BrownSchool's Dr. Ilana Seff, @cyril_bennouna doc cand. at @BrownUPoliSci and @GWUGlobalWomen's @alina_potts.
cna.org/reports/2023/07/incl…
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We are excited to announce the launch of #EmpoweredAid’s online course in Ukrainian! Enroll now to learn how to identify SEA risks and apply strategies to reduce them in #humanitarian #programming.
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#EmpoweredAid Research Consultant and East Africa Lead, Hope Harriet and @wvlebanon Empowered Aid Project Manager, Chourouk Kouteich will discuss evidence-based solutions for transformative #humanitarian assistance while reflecting upon the newly released #Empowered Aid Report
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Earlier today, #EmpoweredAid’s Hope Harriet and @wvlebanon Chourouk Kouteich participated in our partner-side event with @WVMEERO discussing findings and recommendations from our new report on ways to prevent #SEA risk & #mitigation efforts in the distribution of #humanitarianaid
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Raising Voices created SASA! Together, an evidence-based community mobilization to prevent VAW. GWI was honored to be a learning partner for the rollout of this program. We also work alongside Raising Voices on the @WW2PreventVAWG program. #16days #UNiTE #OrangetheWorld
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GWI's Alina Potts joins Harriet Kolli & Loujine Fattal in publishing an article titled "Whose voices matter? Using participatory, feminist and anthropological approaches to centre power & positionality in research on gender-based violence in emergencies."
bit.ly/3AMkJQj
Alina Potts retweeted
Manakeesh is a flat baked dough with toppings. It is part of the Levant region cuisine, comprising Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine & Syria. Manakeesh evolved to be the one of the most beloved foods of the region, especially in Lebanon
To celebrate World Mankoushe Day a thread…
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📢 JOB ALERT: Come work with me on #EmpoweredAid & more! Seeking candidates with strong experience working on #GBV & #PSEA in #humanitarian programming, research and/or M&E. Must be able to start ASAP & hit the ground running. Language skills strongly preferred. DEADLINE Oct 31st
Join our team! GWI is seeking to immediately fill a Senior Research Associate vacancy. Find more details here: bit.ly/3SzOp96
Alina Potts retweeted
Over 200 students walked out of Morgantown High in WV today in protest of a recent decision by their county’s superintendent to ban Pride flags in classrooms. After walking out, they taped a flag to the school’s wall and held up their hands in the shape of a heart.
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NOW: @yarimarbonilla is discussing the latest news from Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona. Listeners, if you have family or friends in Puerto Rico, give us a call and tell us how they're doing (212-433-WNYC). Tune in @WNYC.
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GWI is thrilled to attend the @TheSVRI Forum this week in Cancun, Mexico! If you are at SVRI, stop by our table and get to know our Institute, programs, and staff! More here: bit.ly/3BfsNbx
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Last up: Monday afternoon 2-5 pm [Workshop 17] #SVRIForum2022
Participatory principles for research in humanitarian settings before & during a pandemic --> Ethics & practice
With @GWUGlobalWomen & Empowered Aid: @alina_potts @MurphyMaur @deviyani_dixit @HarrietKolli & co
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If you're attending the #SVRIForum2022 next week & an "early career" researcher ~ check out the Monday workshops!
Plugging a few on measurement & ethics -- check out the full set [only ~$50 a pop] to learn from the best of the best 👇🏾
@TheSVRI --> 🧵/ svriforum2022.org/pre-confer…