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Did you know that you are ↘️
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Persist in the face of bias.
Speak up despite all odds.
Fight for equality.
Never give up.
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Call it out when you see it:
❌Abuse
❌Catcalling
❌Sexist jokes
❌Unwelcome behaviour
❌Inappropriate sexual comments
Sexual harassment is never okay.
RT if you agree!
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Today, we remember Katherine Johnson, born #OnThisDay in 1918, who fought discrimination and helped put the first man on the moon.
Her legacy will continue to inspire generations of women and girls to never give up on their dreams.
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Women and girls need a seat at every table where #ClimateAction decisions are being made that impact their livelihoods. #COP26
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"More women should demand to be involved. It's our right.”
-- Dr. @maejemison, the 1st black woman to travel in space. 👩🚀🚀 #WomenInScience #BlackHistoryMonth
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Many Afghan women and girls feel that they are now invisible, and that the world has forgotten them.
Show that you haven't and share this message!
#Afghanistan
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Women must have an equal say in decision-making.
If half of the population is unable to participate as equals, no society can reach its full potential.
Thank you @ABaerbock!
#FundingGenderEquality
@AuswaertigesAmt
@GermanyDiplo
@GermanyUN
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Girls in sport defy gender stereotypes & social norms. Teaching them resilience & confidence, it is 1 of the great drivers of gender equality.
We're showcasing youth in all their diversity during our #ActForEqual Week of Action! Who is one of your favorite young women athletes?
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Let women
✔️Move
✔️Lead
✔️Study
✔️Work
✔️Speak out
✔️LET WOMEN LIVE.
#Afghanistan
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Let's challenge societal constructs of beauty, perfection and what constitutes a "normal" body. 💙 #ActForEqual #GenerationEquality
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It's International Day of #RuralWomen!
Let us act together to:
🌱end hunger
🌱ensure food security & nutrition
🌱protect & promote the right to an adequate standard of living and food FOR ALL
Learn more: unwo.men/ZcJ250LaLIl
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For #WorldLaughterDay, get inspired by Frida Kahlo’s words of wisdom.
And don’t forget to laugh.
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"When you lift up women, you lift up humanity." @melindagates Co-chair of @gatesfoundation.
Today we wish her a happy birthday and we thank her for advocating for gender equality and supporting women and girls around the world.
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"There are not only victims of war crimes, but also ordinary people who do incredible things," says Oleksandra Matviychuk, a human rights activist from #Ukraine.
👉Discover how she's documenting war crimes against the Ukrainian people: unwo.men/Py5C50Mt10x
@unwomenukraine
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On International Volunteer Day we recognise the invaluable contribution of UN Volunteers to gender equality across the world.
Thank you for promoting the rights of women & girls, acting to end gender-based violence, and empowering women for a sustainable future!
#TogetherActNow
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No more stigma.
No more silence.
No more stereotypes.
No more systematic barriers.
No more harmful gender norms.
We want freedom from discrimination for all.
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Today is #SafeAbortion Day & here's a reminder:
Over 1.2 billion women & girls live in countries with some restrictions on access to safe abortion.
When safe & legal access to abortion is restricted, women are forced to resort to less safe methods, often with damaging results.
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"The pandemic amplified the world’s most enduring injustice: the power imbalance between men and women.
We can and we must bridge the gender divide - our greatest opportunity for transformative change."
- Secretary-General @antonioguterres at the #UNGA.
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🗓️ Mark your calendars for 8 March 🗓️
International Women's Day 2022 is less than a month away!
More info here 👉 unwo.men/hyLW50HW73w
#IWD2022
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Time to support and empower survivors.
Time to spark a global conversation.
Time to #OrangeTheWorld to end violence against women, now!
Join the #16Days of Activism: unwo.men/3nBt50GVqML