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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · 10d

Sorry to say I cant make this now. But it’s a brilliant event and extremely timly! www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk/show/mentalk...

MENtalk - Festival Day - The Exchange, Twickenham

MENtalk - a stimulating and entertaining day of talks, debates and performances that explore the issues that men and boys are grappling with.

www.exchangetwickenham.co.uk

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Jul 16

Today 20 Palestinians were killed in a crowd crush at a Gaza aid station that was being run by an Israeli-backed American organisation, prompting concerns about Israeli involvement in aid distribution to Gaza.

Help deliver aid to the people of Gaza by donating to our Gaza Appeal: bit.ly/4gehXoy

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Jul 4

As reports of atrocities in Gaza continue, 22 NGOs have come together to urge the UK Government to hold a public inquiry into whether the UK has contributed to any violations of international humanitarian law since October 2023. Read the letter here:

www.actionaid.org.uk/latest-news/...

Open letter to UK Govt calls for independent public inquiry on Gaza

We, the undersigned organisations, strongly urge the UK Government to support and establish an independent public inquiry into the UK’s involvement in Israeli military operations in Gaza since October...

www.actionaid.org.uk

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Jun 20

This World Refugee Day we are committing to listening, protecting and standing with those forced to flee.

Today and always.

#WorldRefugeeDay, with @UNHCRUK

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Jun 4

'In places such as the DRC, Gaza, and Ukraine, women-led and women's rights groups "are often the backbone of their communities, acting as first responders and providing life-saving relief."'

Read how foreign aid cuts impact the work we do:

www.euronews.com/2025/06/04/t...

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest

Reduced aid funding threatens the lives of women and girls worldwide as many NGOs that support them predict they will be forced to shut down soon.

www.euronews.com

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · May 30

Shocking news coming from northern Gaza today, as the Israeli military forces the last remaining functioning hospital in the area to close.

You can donate to our Gaza Appeal using the link below to help get aid to people in Gaza who desperately need it.

bit.ly/4gehXoy

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · May 9

Pregnant women should never have to go hungry.

Food scarcity in Gaza has led to the most vulnerable people struggling to find their next meal.

You can help ensure aid, including food and medicines, reaches the people of Gaza by donating to our Gaza Appeal using the link below.

bit.ly/4gehXoy

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · May 3

Remember this Keir Starmer

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Apr 27

Champions!!!

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Apr 21

Jonathan Pryce surly!

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Apr 15

www.unhcr.org/news/speeche...

High Commissioner's remarks at the Sudan Conference, London | UNHCR

UNHCR knows Sudan well – we have been present there for 60 years. In fact, I started my UN career inside Sudan.The relentless pursuit of war is gradually extinguishing a resilient and generous nation ...

www.unhcr.org

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Apr 15

Two years of war in Sudan has created a dire humanitarian situation, intensified by brutal funding cuts.

The world cannot afford to ignore this crisis.

UNHCR's High Commissioner for Refugees @FilippoGrandi's is calling for global action: www.unhcr.org/uk/news/pres...

News comment: Two years on, Sudan is a catastrophe the world cannot afford to ignore | UNHCR UK

This statement is attributable to Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, marking two years since the outbreak of conflict in Sudan. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid...

www.unhcr.org

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Apr 13

Rory!!!!

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Apr 3

www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/spi...
At Storyhouse Hunter St Chester! Should be fun!

Spirit of The North | Storyhouse

Spirit of the North is a star-studded variety show celebrating incredible talent from every aspect of the performing arts in the Northwest of England, and is being held to raise vital funds for the Ne...

www.storyhouse.com

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Apr 2

ActionAid alarmed by expanded Israeli military offensive in Gaza. More here: bit.ly/4l9pskx

ActionAid alarmed by expanded Israeli military offensive in Gaza

Responding to the news that Israel is planning to expand its attacks in Gaza and capture large areas of the territory, ActionAid said:

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Apr 2

www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/spi... This will be a great evening!

Spirit of The North | Storyhouse

Spirit of the North is a star-studded variety show celebrating incredible talent from every aspect of the performing arts in the Northwest of England, and is being held to raise vital funds for the Ne...

www.storyhouse.com

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Apr 2

Please help if you can. These people are in desperate need of our help right now!

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · Mar 28

A deadly quake.
A conflict zone.
Over 3.5 million and nearly half of them in near the epicenter
Myanmar is reeling from a powerful earthquake right at the heart of a humanitarian crisis.
UNHCR is ready to respond.

Please donate today: unh.cr/67e6cdf90

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Mar 11

That caption of Jon Champion and Alan Shearer looked like Right Said Fred

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Mar 9

A very complex situation brilliantly articulated here.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Jobless, isolated, fed misogynistic porn… where is the love for Britain’s lost boys? | Sonia Sodha

Failing to redress the issues facing young men will push them further towards the far right

www.theguardian.com

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ActionAid UK @actionaiduk.bsky.social · Feb 19

ActionAid UK concerned to see HSBC push back climate action to 2050. More here: bit.ly/4344k8y

ActionAid UK concerned to see HSBC push back climate action to 2050

Zahra Hdidou, Senior Climate and Resilience Advisor at ActionAid UK, said:

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Feb 9

One of the most profound and moving plays I’ve seen in a long time. @theyearsplay.bsky.social

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Feb 4

bit.ly/3EpCJo7 Please read this research from the Film and TV Charity into mental health in the film and TV industry – it’s so important we take notice and act to make life better for people working behind the scenes.

Looking Glass Survey 2024

Discover key findings from the 2024 Looking Glass survey on mental health in film, TV and cinema. Explore industry challenges and opportunities.

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Feb 3

The Plot Against America Philip Roth

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Jan 31

We’re back folks! #DaddyIssues2

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davidmorrissey.bsky.social @davidmorrissey.bsky.social · Jan 29

Lovely Location Filming

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