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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Great discussion with Fayziddin Qahhorzoda, Tajikistan's Minister of Finance, on the importance of investing in #nutrition and early childhood development to build #humancapital .
Through nutrition action we can #PowerTheChange for a prosperous future.
Investing in #nutrition means investing in #humancapital and economic growth.
Excited to speak at the #HumanCapitalForum in #Tajikistan this week to highlight how today's nutrition actions are essential for building a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable tomorrow.
#Tajikistan joined the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement a little over 10 years ago.
Great meeting with SUN Focal Point Ms. Zulfiya Abdusamadzoda and SUN networks in Dushanbe 🇹🇯 to discuss #nutrition progress and ways to strengthen stakeholder collaboration to #PowerTheChange .
Glad to join N4D as a guest on their podcast 'The Politics of Ending #Malnutrition '.
I am speaking alongside Dr David Nabarro and Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement champions from 🇪🇹 🇰🇪 🇦🇫 in the series 'Country-led: rhetoric or reality?'.
Listen to the episode here 🎧 shows.acast.com/644261bb996c17…
Pleased to meet with Ambassador Sharaf Sheralizoda to discuss #Tajikistan 's #nutrition journey with the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement and opportunities for future collaboration.
The upcoming International Human Capital Forum 🇹🇯 will be key to #PowerTheChange for nutrition and all #SDGs .
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