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PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · 11d

The TRUST Family of Ethics Codes provides resources for those who want to support equitable research around the world. Our PREPARED outputs have now joined this family.

Explore the complete TRUST Family of Ethics Codes 👇
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Kenyan clinics providing HIV/AIDS medication to lose U.S. funding by end of month | CBC Radio

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TRUST Code @trust-code.bsky.social · 15d

The TRUST Code website has a new look, also showcasing its siblings.
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TRUST Code @trust-code.bsky.social · 15d

After more than 1.5 years of work, the TRUST Code now has a Supplement to guide research in fragile settings. www.globalcodeofconduct.org/trust-code-s...

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TRUST Code @trust-code.bsky.social · 21d

TRUST Team in Nairobi facing severe challenges due to US funding cuts. www.cbc.ca/radio/thecur...

Ibrahim Lwingi lost many family members to HIV/AIDS and says he likely would've been next without prevention meds from Nairobi clinics operated by the University of Manitoba since the 1980s. The progr...

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PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Jul 31

The TRUST Code Supplement we’re developing is a global Code of Conduct to ensure research in fragile settings, such as post-disaster zones and conflict regions is conducted ethically.

Join the public consultation & share your comments by 15 August prepared-project.eu/...

TRUST Code Supplement - PREPARED

Public consultation on The TRUST CODE SUPPLEMENT – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings We would like to invite you to take part in a public consultation on the TRUST Code Supplement – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings. You can find out more about us on this […]

Actioning Preparedness: The EU's Strategy for a secure and resilient future - PREPARED

PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Jul 29

How is the EU preparing for future crises? 🇪🇺
After COVID-19, "preparedness" became key for the EU, leading to the European Preparedness Union Strategy, which aims to build a secure and resilient EU.

Read our blog to know more
prepared-project.eu/...

#EUPolicy #Preparedness #CrisisManagement

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the series of other ongoing crises, ‘preparedness’ has become a buzzword in EU policy-making, eventually leading to a joint communication on the European Preparedness Union Strategy in late March 2025. The strategy’s aim is to establish a ‘secure and resilient EU’ through a series of policies that aim at preserving vital societal functions under any […]

TRUST Code Supplement - PREPARED

PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Jul 23

The TRUST Code Supplement we’re developing is a global Code of Conduct to ensure research in fragile settings, such as post-disaster zones and conflict regions is conducted ethically.

Join the public consultation & share your comments by 15 August prepared-project.eu/...

Public consultation on The TRUST CODE SUPPLEMENT – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings We would like to invite you to take part in a public consultation on the TRUST Code Supplement – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings. You can find out more about us on this […]

Fragile settings code - PREPARED

PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Jul 21

When global crises hit, Research Ethics Committees (RECs) face immense pressure and limited resources.

Our new how-to guidelines offer a practical framework for proactive planning, ensuring RECs can balance ethical review with operational demands during any emergency.

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PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Jul 17

The TRUST Code Supplement we’re developing is a global Code of Conduct to ensure research in fragile settings, such as post-disaster zones and conflict regions is conducted ethically.

Join the public consultation & share your comments by 15 August prepared-project.eu/...

Public consultation on The TRUST CODE SUPPLEMENT – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings We would like to invite you to take part in a public consultation on the TRUST Code Supplement – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings. You can find out more about us on this […]

Actioning Preparedness: The EU's Strategy for a secure and resilient future - PREPARED

PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Jul 15

How is the EU preparing for future crises? 🇪🇺
After COVID-19, "preparedness" became key for the EU, leading to the European Preparedness Union Strategy, which aims to build a secure and resilient EU.

Read our blog to know more
prepared-project.eu/...

#EUPolicy #Preparedness #CrisisManagement

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the series of other ongoing crises, ‘preparedness’ has become a buzzword in EU policy-making, eventually leading to a joint communication on the European Preparedness Union Strategy in late March 2025. The strategy’s aim is to establish a ‘secure and resilient EU’ through a series of policies that aim at preserving vital societal functions under any […]

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PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Jul 11

When global crises hit, Research Ethics Committees (RECs) face immense pressure and limited resources.

Our new how-to guidelines offer a practical framework for proactive planning, ensuring RECs can balance ethical review with operational demands during any emergency.

zenodo.org/records/1...

The PREPARED Code – A reminder not to forget the COVID-19 pandemic

PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Jul 9

Even as the world moves on, better pandemic preparedness remains critical.

Our article in @impactethics.bsky.social introduces the PREPARED Code, a global Code of Conduct for research during pandemics, structured around the values of fairness, respect, care, & honesty.

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Doris Schroeder presents the PREPARED Code – a global code of conduct for research during pandemics.

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Fragile settings code - PREPARED

PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Jul 7

The TRUST Code Supplement we’re developing is a global Code of Conduct to ensure research in fragile settings, such as post-disaster zones and conflict regions is conducted ethically.

Join the public consultation & share your comments by 15 August prepared-project.eu/...

Public consultation on The TRUST CODE SUPPLEMENT – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings We would like to invite you to take part in a public consultation on the TRUST Code Supplement – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings. You can find out more about us on this […]

Actioning Preparedness: The EU's Strategy for a secure and resilient future - PREPARED

PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Jul 3

How is the EU preparing for future crises? 🇪🇺
After COVID-19, "preparedness" became key for the EU, leading to the European Preparedness Union Strategy, which aims to build a secure and resilient EU.

Read our blog to know more
prepared-project.eu/...

#EUPolicy #Preparedness #CrisisManagement

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the series of other ongoing crises, ‘preparedness’ has become a buzzword in EU policy-making, eventually leading to a joint communication on the European Preparedness Union Strategy in late March 2025. The strategy’s aim is to establish a ‘secure and resilient EU’ through a series of policies that aim at preserving vital societal functions under any […]

The PREPARED Code – A reminder not to forget the COVID-19 pandemic

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Impact Ethics @impactethics.bsky.social · Jun 30

The #PREPARED Code – A reminder not to forget the #COVID-19 pandemic - by Doris Schroeder.
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Doris Schroeder presents the PREPARED Code – a global code of conduct for research during pandemics.

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PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Jul 1

The TRUST Code Supplement we’re developing is a global Code of Conduct to ensure research in fragile settings, such as post-disaster zones and conflict regions is conducted ethically.

Join the public consultation & share your comments by 15 August prepared-project.eu/...

Fragile settings code - PREPARED

Public consultation on The TRUST CODE SUPPLEMENT – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings We would like to invite you to take part in a public consultation on the TRUST Code Supplement – A Global Code of Conduct for Research in Fragile Settings. You can find out more about us on this […]

New Code on Research Ethics during Pandemics: shifting narrative and practice on pandemic preparedness – Ethics and Expertise

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PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Jun 24

The impact of our Paris conference continues! Invited speaker @marijanta.bsky.social's article offers an in-depth look at the recent launch of the PREPARED Code, highlighting essential insights from experts & discussions on decolonizing global research.
Don't miss this piece blog.bham.ac.uk/ethi...

The launch of Global Code of Conduct for Research During Pandemics adds to pandemic preparedness efforts

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PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Jun 23

Following PREPARED's conference in Paris this month, our coordinator, Prof. Doris Schroeder, was invited to present the TRUST and PREPARED Codes to a Chinese audience.

The PREPARED Code is available in 13 languages here prepared-project.eu/prepared-code/

Ethics and integrity in uncertain times - Nature Medicine

PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Jun 12

"The newly launched PREPARED Code presents a much-needed framework to ensure that research during pandemics is trustworthy and accessible to all." - Nature Medicine

Read more in the full editorial here www.nature.com/articles/s41...

#researchethics #pandemics

The newly launched PREPARED Code presents a much-needed framework to ensure that research during pandemics is trustworthy and accessible to all.

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PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · May 26

Last chance to join our final conference: Promoting Equitable Science During Crisis!

We are privileged to welcome Peter Singer as our special guest.

🗓️ When: 3 June 2025 📍 Where: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris

Registrations close tomorrow! Secure your free spot now ow.ly/Gnay50VwhVx

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PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · May 23

Don't miss our final conference! We're honoured to have the renowned science journalist & broadcaster Vivienne Parry OBE moderating the event.

🗓️ 3 June 2025 📍 UNESCO Headquarters, Paris

Registration & attendance are FREE, but spots are limited! Secure your place now: ow.ly/Gnay50VwhVx

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STAT @statnews.com · May 20

With U.S. absent, WHO adopts pandemic treaty aimed at improving vaccine access

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With U.S. absent, WHO adopts pandemic treaty aimed at improving vaccine access

WHO members on Tuesday adopted a treaty that outlines how to prepare for and respond to pandemics. One country missing: the U.S.

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TRUST Code @trust-code.bsky.social · May 2

UNESCO-hosted conference on ‘Promoting Equitable Science During Crisis’ featuring Michael Makanga and Peter Singer, see program and register for free, limited seats: tinyurl.com/42md3ceu

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PREPARED project @prepared-eu.bsky.social · Apr 17

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Join us in Paris at UNESCO on 3 June 2025, for our final conference: Promoting Equitable Science During Crisis.

Hear from special guest Prof. Peter Singer and more on the future of fair global research.

Save your spot by registering now ow.ly/Gnay50VwhVx