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"...there is an urgent need to find new ways to support and enable public-interest journalism as an essential contributor to a political culture of transparency and democratic accountability. Rebuilding trust in the news media is one of the greatest challenges facing democratic societies everywhere in the world today."

Who We Are IREX is a global development and education organization. We strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive.

Job Title: Program Associate Reports to: Director of Programs Location: Virtual position; Washington, D.C. Metro Area home base is preferred WHO WE ARE Solar Sister’s mission is to eradicate energy poverty by empowering women with economic opportunity.

Based on research conducted over a year and a half, First Steps is the first account of its kind that documents, maps and analyses the rapidly growing field of Citizen Science in ecology in India.

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is an awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It aims to draw attention to the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them. The Day is celebrated bi-annually on the second Saturday in May and in October. To receive SDG event notices, news and analysis in your inbox, subscribe.

"Partners have played vital roles during country readiness...and successful launch of the vaccine[s]..." With support from Gavi and its partners, the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) jointly introduced two vaccines in 2015: pneumococcal 10-valent conjugate vaccine (PCV-10) and inactivated polio vaccine (IPV).

"Shifting awareness of gender dynamics in households and improving couple communication and joint decision-making can empower both men and women to contribute to improvements within the household." Research shows links between mothers participation in household decision-making (HHDM) and reductions in child stunting.

Dr Haribondhu Sarma is currently affilieated with the Department of Global Health at the Australian National University (ANU) and contributing on its various research and academic activities, including convening the Global Population Health course.

"Inclusive planning and organization with representatives from the hard to reach areas and communities is vital to successful implementation of immunisation activities and overcoming the challenges arising from the complexity of urban areas..."

"If awareness is raised on the importance of immunization and finding a way to combat misinformation on media, it will go a long way to improve routine immunization uptake in Yaounde-Cameroon."