Helen Clark
@helenclarknz.bsky.social
I’m a former NZ Prime Minister & former UNDP Administrator. Passionate about sustainable development, peace, inclusion, equity.
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Helen Clark
@helenclarknz.bsky.social
· Oct 6
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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⚠️ PABS Draft Under Fire for Lack of Equity
Member States are pushing back on the @who.int’s first draft of the PABS annex, saying it lacks detail on how pathogen data will be shared and the access to resulting medical tools.
✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social
@panaction.bsky.social #ifpma
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
Member States are pushing back on the @who.int’s first draft of the PABS annex, saying it lacks detail on how pathogen data will be shared and the access to resulting medical tools.
✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social
@panaction.bsky.social #ifpma
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
Countries Criticise 'Inadequate' Pathogen-Sharing Draft Annex At Start Of Text-Based Talks - Health Policy Watch
“Inadequate” and “unbalanced” were some of the complaints levelled against the first draft of a Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) system when World
healthpolicy-watch.news
November 5, 2025 at 6:21 AM
⚠️ PABS Draft Under Fire for Lack of Equity
Member States are pushing back on the @who.int’s first draft of the PABS annex, saying it lacks detail on how pathogen data will be shared and the access to resulting medical tools.
✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social
@panaction.bsky.social #ifpma
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
Member States are pushing back on the @who.int’s first draft of the PABS annex, saying it lacks detail on how pathogen data will be shared and the access to resulting medical tools.
✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social
@panaction.bsky.social #ifpma
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
Reposted by Helen Clark
American Barter: Aid In Exchange for Information on Pathogens [Breaking News]
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November 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
American Barter: Aid In Exchange for Information on Pathogens [Breaking News]
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Congratulations to our #GWLVoices Co-Founder, @helenclarknz.bsky.social, on her appointment as the new Chair of #Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance! 🌍
An inspiring step forward for global health and equity, congratulations, Helen!
#GWLVoices #HelenClark #Gavi #GlobalHealth #WomenInMultilateralism
An inspiring step forward for global health and equity, congratulations, Helen!
#GWLVoices #HelenClark #Gavi #GlobalHealth #WomenInMultilateralism
October 7, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Congratulations to our #GWLVoices Co-Founder, @helenclarknz.bsky.social, on her appointment as the new Chair of #Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance! 🌍
An inspiring step forward for global health and equity, congratulations, Helen!
#GWLVoices #HelenClark #Gavi #GlobalHealth #WomenInMultilateralism
An inspiring step forward for global health and equity, congratulations, Helen!
#GWLVoices #HelenClark #Gavi #GlobalHealth #WomenInMultilateralism
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🎉 Big congratulations to @helenclarknz.bsky.social NZ on her appointment as Chair of the @gavi.org Board!
As the Global Ambassador for The Hepatitis Fund, Helen brings unmatched leadership and dedication to global health. We’re thrilled to see her take on this vital role.
As the Global Ambassador for The Hepatitis Fund, Helen brings unmatched leadership and dedication to global health. We’re thrilled to see her take on this vital role.
Helen Clark named as new Chair of the Gavi Board
Gavi Board unanimously approves the selection of Rt Hon Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, as its new Chair.
www.gavi.org
October 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
🎉 Big congratulations to @helenclarknz.bsky.social NZ on her appointment as Chair of the @gavi.org Board!
As the Global Ambassador for The Hepatitis Fund, Helen brings unmatched leadership and dedication to global health. We’re thrilled to see her take on this vital role.
As the Global Ambassador for The Hepatitis Fund, Helen brings unmatched leadership and dedication to global health. We’re thrilled to see her take on this vital role.
One can only feel an enormous sense of relief that the 1st phase of the plan for #Gaza has been agreed. While the road ahead will be difficult, for the hostages & prisoners & detainees to be released & their families, this news is tremendous.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
October 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
One can only feel an enormous sense of relief that the 1st phase of the plan for #Gaza has been agreed. While the road ahead will be difficult, for the hostages & prisoners & detainees to be released & their families, this news is tremendous.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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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...
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...
September 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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...
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...
Reposted by Helen Clark
“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
“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
September 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
“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
“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
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@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."
September 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
@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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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
#DevexImpactHouse #UNGA80 #globalhealth
September 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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
#DevexImpactHouse #UNGA80 #globalhealth
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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.
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.
September 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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.
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.
Reposted by Helen Clark
📣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
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
🔥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
healthpolicy-watch.news
September 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
📣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
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
🔥They call for science-based, equity-driven solutions — before it’s too late.
✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social
📖⬇️ & 🙏🔁
Reposted by Helen Clark
📺 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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHaM...
Tackling Future Threats in an Era of Multipolarity
YouTube video by Pandemic Action Network
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September 26, 2025 at 5:57 PM
📺 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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHaM...
Reposted by Helen Clark
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
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...
October 7, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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
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...
October 6, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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...
Reposted by Helen Clark
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
July 20, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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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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...
July 25, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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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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
📖 @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
July 29, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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
📖 @stv.news: tinyurl.com/kjbf5z3v
#DrugPolicy #HarmReduction #GCDP
@scottishgov.bsky.social @mareetodd.bsky.social @glasgowcc.bsky.social
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Statement on Gaza by Rt Hon Helen Clark, Chair of the Board of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health. 29 July 2025
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@helenclarknz.bsky.social @drtedros.who.int
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@helenclarknz.bsky.social @drtedros.who.int
July 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Statement on Gaza by Rt Hon Helen Clark, Chair of the Board of the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health. 29 July 2025
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@helenclarknz.bsky.social @drtedros.who.int
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@helenclarknz.bsky.social @drtedros.who.int
Reposted by Helen Clark
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
📖 @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...
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July 30, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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
📖 @irelandlive.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/bdhd73cx
Reposted by Helen Clark
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
July 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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...
Reposted by Helen Clark
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
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
July 13, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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
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
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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
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
July 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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
Commissioner @helenclarknz.bsky.social emphasized the urgent need to expand drug checking & harm reduction services.
📖 @dailyrecord.co.uk tinyurl.com/r63wsw7v
Reposted by Helen Clark
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
July 3, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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...
Reposted by Helen Clark
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
At last month's World Health Assembly, we engaged with leaders across the sector to capture their perspectives.
#WHA #globalhealth
June 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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
At last month's World Health Assembly, we engaged with leaders across the sector to capture their perspectives.
#WHA #globalhealth
Reposted by Helen Clark
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
🔗 @devex : www.devex.com/news/opinion...
🔗 WIM2025: www.gwlvoices.org/actions/wome...
#WomenInGlobalHealth #GenderEquality
June 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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
🔗 @devex : www.devex.com/news/opinion...
🔗 WIM2025: www.gwlvoices.org/actions/wome...
#WomenInGlobalHealth #GenderEquality