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Sophie Harman

@profsophieharman.bsky.social

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Professor of International Politics Author of global health books, producer of BAFTA-nominated film, lover of books, Corrie, Bruce Sproodlesteen, & (once upon a time) house music all night long

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Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 15h

Is the far right's success in global health partly homegrown?
www.medico.de/en/crisis-of...

I'll be talking about this and more next week in Berlin ahead of the World Health Summit - come along if you're in town! www.medico.de/termin/2025-...

Global health - Crisis of legitimacy - medico international

The global right is launching an attack on global health. Its success in this endeavour is partly home-grown. Interview with Sophie Harman

www.medico.de

Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 15h

So looking forward to seeing you!

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Kristof Decoster @kristofdecoster.bsky.social · 19h

Via Medico International: www.medico.de/en/crisis-of... Spot on.

Global health - Crisis of legitimacy - medico international

The global right is launching an attack on global health. Its success in this endeavour is partly home-grown. Interview with Sophie Harman

www.medico.de

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 3d

Spanning a broad range of non-fiction subjects from the global politics of women’s health to Putin and the Russian Orthodox Church, this year's British Academy Book Prize shortlist leads readers across continents and pivotal moments in history.

Here's why non-fiction is important to our authors.

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Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you Shannon!

Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 7d

www.amazon.co.uk/Sick-Global-...

Sick of It: The Global Fight for Women's Health - Shortlisted for the British Academy Book Prize eBook : Harman, Sophie: Amazon.co.uk: Books

www.amazon.co.uk

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Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 7d

Kindle has chosen Sick of It to be part of their 99p deal for October!

Given the first book I published back in 2010 was about £80 this is a much better deal. And cheaper than a whippy.

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Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 10d

I did think, my god if my dog saw that deer I'd dislocate a shoulder 😆

Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 10d

Wow! Stunning.

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Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 13d

You may already have seen her on the BBC this morning, but journalists and policy experts looking for experts on digital ID cards - you need to speak to @kerenweitzberg.bsky.social

This is a post from earlier this year
blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...

The Britcard – progressive or concerning? | British Politics and Policy at LSE

The Government is considering Labour Together's proposal to introduce mandatory digital ID cards in an effort to tackle irregular migration. There are problems with that.

blogs.lse.ac.uk

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Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 14d

Heading to the World Health Summit in Berlin in October? I'll be popping up to give the keynote at this excellent side event organised by @medico.de - do come along
www.plattformglobalegesundheit.de/defending-th...

Defending the Right to Health // 14.10.2025 in Berlin – Deutsche Plattform Globale Gesundheit – dpgg

www.plattformglobalegesundheit.de

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Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 17d

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Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 17d

Can the New Public Health Order deliver for Africa in a post-Trump world?

New piece for @plosglobalpublichealth.org journals.plos.org/globalpublic...

The Trump Administration’s ‘earthquake’ is why we need the New Public Health Order

journals.plos.org

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Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 20d

When the US right talk about free speech in the UK their point of reference is always abortion. This is not an accident, but a core part of their agenda. Women's health as ever at the forefront of global politics.

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 25d

ICYMI: William Dalrymple and Sophie Harman ( @profsophieharman.bsky.social ) have been shortlisted for the £25,000 British Academy Book Prize 👇 #BookSky

William Dalrymple and Sophie Harman shortlisted for £25k British Academy Book Prize

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Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 28d

haha drinks are on me FOREVER if i win :)

Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 28d

Thanks James!

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JamesSmithRF @jamessmithrf.bsky.social · 29d

Huge congrats to the amazing @profsophieharman.bsky.social for being nominated for the @britishacademy.bsky.social Book Prize. Another trip down the red carpet beckons... 👏👏👏
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/british-acad...

2025 British Academy Book Prize

Six books offering new perspectives on issues of global importance, united by rigorous research and a remarkable ability to tell powerful stories in an engaging and compelling way.

www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk

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Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 29d

Look at this lovely list! Equally thrilled to have my book in the LRB Bookshop as I am to have more readers encounter the data grannies, the community health workers, and the driver 🥰

LRB Bookshop @londonreviewbookshop.co.uk · Sep 9

The @britishacademy.bsky.social Book Prize 2025 shortlist has been announced!

Find out more about the shortlisted books on our website: www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/booklists/br...

Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 29d

Thanks Javier!

Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 29d

Thanks Rosaleen! Now entering the lie down phase :)

Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 29d

Thanks Chris!

Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 29d

Thanks so much Melisa! And as ever for the best RA spreadsheets of ALL time.

Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · 29d

Thanks Joe! I've had to have a lie down.

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Sep 9

ICYMI: William Dalrymple and Sophie Harman ( @profsophieharman.bsky.social ) have been shortlisted for the £25,000 British Academy Book Prize 👇 #BookSky

William Dalrymple and Sophie Harman shortlisted for £25k British Academy Book Prize

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LRB Bookshop @londonreviewbookshop.co.uk · Sep 9

SICK OF IT by @profsophieharman.bsky.social, a powerful investigation into how global politics is jeopardising women's health.

www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/stock/sick-o...

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LRB Bookshop @londonreviewbookshop.co.uk · Sep 9

The @britishacademy.bsky.social Book Prize 2025 shortlist has been announced!

Find out more about the shortlisted books on our website: www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/booklists/br...

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Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · Sep 9

Sick of It has been nominated for the British Academy Book Prize!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am such a fan of this prize, that I've alternated between
a weird merry dance and 🙀 since I found out.

Congratulations to all of the authors on the shortlist
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/british-acad...

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Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · Sep 2

We cannot stop talking about this: attacks on maternity units Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan...are deliberate tactics of conflict that target civilians.

I argue this in Sick of It - politicians decry some cases (Ukraine), ignore others, but can't claim not to know.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

‘Russia is targeting us deliberately’: how attacks on maternity hospitals fuelled a birth-rate crisis in Ukraine

The Guardian has visited three frontline hospitals to hear from women who say they have been left fearful of childbirth after more than 80 attacks on maternity units since Russia’s full-scale invasion

www.theguardian.com

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Sophie Harman @profsophieharman.bsky.social · Aug 13

'We need more of this type of calling out bullshit. Not to bring down global health and its potential to advance women’s health. But to show us what’s really broken, rotten, or simply dangerous.' Thanks so much @katribertram.bsky.social for this generous and no nonsense review of Sick of It

Katri Bertram @katribertram.bsky.social · Aug 12

My vacation reading? Of course a book on global and women’s health! Book recommendation and review of “Sick of it” by @profsophieharman.bsky.social
katribertram.wordpress.com/2025/08/12/l...

Let’s play gender bingo! Or: why you should read “Sick of it” by Sophie Harman

A book review and personal reflections on “Sick of it – The global fight for women’s health” Harman advises humor – including playing gender bingo – when you despair I’m a fan of …

katribertram.wordpress.com

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