The global development community is beginning to face the reality of Donald Trump becoming the next U.S. president. Here are some of the most immediate reactions.
EU - #US ties are deeper than any change in politics. We'll continue to work together, rediscovering the strength of Europe
— Federica Mogherini (@FedericaMog) November 9, 2016
Ban Ki-moon congratulates @realDonaldTrump & adds: Ppl everywhere look to US to use its power to help lift humanity & work for common good. pic.twitter.com/hNvpga5LDn
— UN Spokesperson (@UN_Spokesperson) November 9, 2016
Our Chair recalls #Madiba and calls for #EthicalLeadership from the next US Administration https://t.co/DQn3zJjjq6 #Election2016 pic.twitter.com/x9jGhGdmM3
— The Elders (@TheElders) November 9, 2016
A very worrying morning for all who believe in equality, justice, hope, peace and all other ingredients needed for humanity to flourish.
— Anne-B Albrectsen (@ABAlbrectsen) November 9, 2016
Among the most outspoken comments have come from environmental advocates, anxious that a Trump administration will roll back international progress on climate negotiations. Throughout his campaign, Trump has described global warming as a hoax and pledged to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris agreement.
.@erichpica: 'We will have to harness our new energy, join together and use every strategy possible to fight' https://t.co/j844TDRj6v
— Friends of the Earth (@foe_us) November 9, 2016
1) This is a global movement. People in every country are fighting the fossil fuel industry. We must believe in our collective global power.
— 350 dot org (@350) November 9, 2016
"Bravery, hope and perseverance will overcome." Our response to last night's election news: https://t.co/W6TYcKWJUj
— Greenpeace USA (@greenpeaceusa) November 9, 2016
Human rights organizations have warned Trump that his use of inflammatory rhetoric, including the targeting of vulnerable groups and his support for torture, must not turn into government policy.
Poisonous rhetoric must not become policy. President-elect Donald Trump must reaffirm US commitment to human rights https://t.co/9pJYI6uxMq pic.twitter.com/aTZCd6DJhU
— AmnestyInternational (@amnesty) November 9, 2016
Trump Should Govern With Respect for Rights. President-elect Should Leave Divisive Rhetoric Behind and Set New Tone https://t.co/icm70zgdH0 pic.twitter.com/oZ0qfmrk61
— Human Rights Watch (@hrw) November 9, 2016
Meanwhile aid organizations are calling for the president-elect to not backtrack on progress on ending poverty and to uphold the U.S. commitment to welcoming refugees and people fleeing violence.
We will be there, urging the President-elect to not backtrack on the progress we have made in fight against poverty: https://t.co/JpVf4XsOEO
— Oxfam America (@OxfamAmerica) November 9, 2016
Now is the time to embrace our common humanity and the right for each person to live in dignity and peace. 2/6
— IRC Intl Rescue Comm (@theIRC) November 9, 2016
Across the development community, many groups and individuals are calling for unity following an election that has caused deep divisions.
Now is the time to fight for the world we believe in. We need to stand up & say: We are all #GlobalCitizens https://t.co/Nenvkaj7k2 pic.twitter.com/4EUWFrh2Ll
— Global Citizen (@GlblCtzn) November 9, 2016
#Election2016 is over. It is the time to unite as a country once again. pic.twitter.com/2bewGN82Es
— Search4CommonGround (@SFCG_) November 9, 2016
Tomorrow we have to move forward, reach across divides, listen from a place of inquiry, not certainty. We have to be part of the healing.
— Jacqueline Novogratz (@jnovogratz) November 9, 2016
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