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Helen Clark @helenclarknz.bsky.social · 1d

?? I have been speaking out on this for months. I deplore the tepid response by NZG.

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Helen Clark @helenclarknz.bsky.social · 1d

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EQUALS @equalshope.bsky.social · Sep 5

Would crises look different if more women led?
Former New Zealand PM @helenclarknz.bsky.social joined us to talk about:
👉Global leadership in times of crisis
👉The IMF, World Bank & G20’s role
👉Why women leaders matter
Tune in: equals.ink/p/for-heaven...

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Rajat Khosla @khosla.bsky.social · 22d

“8. Meeting Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs in Conflict Settings”

“As budget cuts upend the UN system, sexual and reproductive health services in conflict zones are at particular risk.”

Critical analysis by @crisisgroup.org ahead of #UNGA80

@helenclarknz.bsky.social

Ten Challenges for the UN in 2025-2026 | International Crisis Group

As the annual high-level meeting of the General Assembly at the UN approaches, the organisation faces severe political and financial challenges. But it can still use sanctions, peace operations and ai...

www.crisisgroup.org

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Ploughshares @ploughshares.bsky.social · 14d

@helenclarknz.bsky.social member of @theelders.bsky.social: : "Here we are 80 years down the track, and people still wave the threat of nuclear weapons. What have we learned? Hopefully, with the new generation's energy ... we can make more progress & joined up thinking about these issues."

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Devex @devex.com · 13d

Former New Zealand Prime Minister @helenclarknz.bsky.social highlights how the viral spread of misinformation is posing a profound threat to public health progress worldwide.

#DevexImpactHouse #UNGA80 #globalhealth

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GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 13d

What will it take to elect a #MadamSecretaryGeneral?

At #UNGA80, #GWLVoices founders #IrinaBokova, @helenclarknz.bsky.social & @susanamalcorra.bsky.social, all former SG candidates — called out the barriers and asked the big question: “Why not?”

80 years. 9 men. 0 women. The 2026 race is on.

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Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · 12d

📣Global leaders like @helenclarknz.bsky.social and @jarottingen.bsky.social warn: the world faces climate and health crises but lacks coordinated leadership.

🔥They call for science-based, equity-driven solutions — before it’s too late.

✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁

'The Elders' Highlight Global Leadership Vacuum Amid Climate And Pandemic Threats - Health Policy Watch

Despite the massive challenges of climate change, disease outbreaks and conflict, there is a glaring lack of leadership committed to long-term, science-based

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · 11d

📺 In case you missed it! WATCH our #UNGA80 event on what’s needed to rebuild multilateralism + galvanise leadership, action, & investment for the interconnected threats of our time.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHaM...

Tackling Future Threats in an Era of Multipolarity

YouTube video by Pandemic Action Network

www.youtube.com

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Dre Joanne Liu @drejoanneliu.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to @helenclarknz.bsky.social ! You are the leader that GAVI needs to navigate those rough times in global health including access to routine immunization for all children- from safe place to conflict zones

Helen Clark @helenclarknz.bsky.social · 1d

It’s an honour for me to be appointed the new Chair of the Board of #Gavi - the Vaccine Alliance. Gavi’s mission to reach every child with essential vaccinations is life-saving. This is a noble mission which I am proud to support. @gavi.org www.gavi.org/news/media-r...

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Helen Clark @helenclarknz.bsky.social · 1d

It’s an honour for me to be appointed the new Chair of the Board of #Gavi - the Vaccine Alliance. Gavi’s mission to reach every child with essential vaccinations is life-saving. This is a noble mission which I am proud to support. @gavi.org www.gavi.org/news/media-r...

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Phil Twyford @philtwyford.bsky.social · Jul 20

On the deck of the Rainbow Warrior tonight @helenclarknz.bsky.social who did more then any other political leader to make New Zealand nuclear-free, spoke about the fight to stop nukes back then and the need to keep fighting today against war and nuclear ☢️ weapons. @greenpeace.org.nz

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Rajat Khosla @khosla.bsky.social · Jul 25

Please read @helenclarknz.bsky.social and my piece @thelancet.com spotlighting new PMNCH Strategy. “Building partnerships and coalitions is the most promising way to challenge the forces that seek to dismantle the institutions and values of collective action” Full www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Global Commission on Drug Policy @globalcdp.bsky.social · Jul 29

Commissioners @helenclarknz.bsky.social & Michel Kazatchkine visited The Thistle to learn about the service’s first months of operation.

📖 @stv.news:‬ tinyurl.com/kjbf5z3v

#DrugPolicy #HarmReduction #GCDP

@scottishgov.bsky.social @mareetodd.bsky.social @glasgowcc.bsky.social

Issues near drug consumption room 'already there' before opening, says minister

Maree Todd visited The Thistle drug consumption facility in Glasgow on Thursday.

tinyurl.com

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PMNCH @pmnch.bsky.social · Jul 29

Statement on Gaza by Rt Hon Helen Clark, Chair of the Board of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health. 29 July 2025

pmnch.who.int/news-and-eve...

@helenclarknz.bsky.social @drtedros.who.int

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Global Commission on Drug Policy @globalcdp.bsky.social · Jul 30

Commissioners @helenclarknz.bsky.social & Michel Kazatchkine joined @scottishgov.bsky.social’s @mareetodd.bsky.social & @glasgowcc.bsky.social’s Cllr Allan Casey to visit The Thistle safer drug consumption facility in Glasgow.

📖 @irelandlive.bsky.social‬: tinyurl.com/bdhd73cx

Minister ‘worried’ about reports of needles on ground near drug consumption room

Scotland’s new drugs minister has said she is “worried” about reports local residents are witnessing a rise in crime and needles on the streets linked to the opening of the UK’s first drug consumption...

tinyurl.com

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Pandemic Action Network @panaction.bsky.social · Jul 8

NEW! Joint statement in advance of the 1st IGWG meeting on the @who.int #PandemicAgreement. "We care deeply about an equitable and effective PABS... to advance the promise and potential of the pandemic agreement." www.pandemicactionnetwork.org/news/build-a...

Build a Process for PABS Progress — Joint Statement | Pandemic Action Network

www.pandemicactionnetwork.org

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Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · Jul 13

New Body Adopts Intense Timetable for Final Pandemic Agreement Talks

IGWG met for the first time & chose Amb. Tovar da Silva Nunes & Dr. Mathew Harpur as co-chairs.

✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social
@who.int @drtedros.who.int @helenclarknz.bsky.social
@panaction.bsky.social @theindpanel.bsky.social

New Body Adopts Intense Timetable For Final Pandemic Agreement Talks - Health Policy Watch

Intense negotiations lie ahead for World Health Organisation (WHO) member states to conclude the missing part of the Pandemic Agreement, after a brief respite

healthpolicy-watch.news

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Global Commission on Drug Policy @globalcdp.bsky.social · Jul 17

The #GCDP visited Glasgow’s safer drugs consumption facility & discussed the challenges posed by the rise of AI-designed synthetic drugs.
Commissioner @helenclarknz.bsky.social emphasized the urgent need to expand drug checking & harm reduction services.

📖 @dailyrecord.co.uk‬ tinyurl.com/r63wsw7v

Scotland facing unprecedented rush of AI-designed super-strength synthetic drugs

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark - a drugs policy reformer - has told of inevitable rise of nitazenes, more than 100 times stronger than heroin.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Katri Bertram @katribertram.bsky.social · Jul 3

Great read in @economist.com by former UN SG Ban Ki Moon and @helenclarknz.bsky.social - and yes to a woman SG! www.economist.com/by-invitatio...

The UN’s dysfunction undermines global security, argue Ban Ki-moon and Helen Clark

The organisation should not be held hostage by a few powerful states

www.economist.com

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Devex @devex.com · Jun 16

What are some of the most underreported issues in global health?

At last month's World Health Assembly, we engaged with leaders across the sector to capture their perspectives.

#WHA #globalhealth

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GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · Jun 18

Proud to see our #GWLVoices members @helenclarknz.bsky.social and @FlaviaBustreo make it clear: “The lack of women in global health leadership has a cure.”

🔗 @devex : www.devex.com/news/opinion...

🔗 WIM2025: www.gwlvoices.org/actions/wome...

#WomenInGlobalHealth #GenderEquality

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Phil Twyford @philtwyford.bsky.social · Jun 22

Labour agrees with the Government that the attacks are a dangerous escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, and that there must be an immediate end to hostilities and a return to talks. - Peeni Henare, Labour Party foreign affairs spokesperson. 2/3

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Phil Twyford @philtwyford.bsky.social · Jun 22

The New Zealand Labour Party does not support the ongoing attacks, including the United States bombing of Iran, which is in breach of international law, and the Government should be saying this. - Peeni Henare, Labour Party foreign affairs spokesperson. 1/3

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jun 10

New Zealand is failing to protect its vast ocean resources. We owe it to the world to act | Helen Clark and Kayla Kingdon-Bebb

Less than 1% of our country’s seas are highly protected and the damaging practice of bottom-trawling must be restricted

www.theguardian.com

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