776
@UN_Women
8 ways to embrace your inner activist and empower the women in your life!
777
@UN_Women
Afghan women and girls remain the country’s greatest untapped resource.
There cannot be durable peace or stability in #Afghanistan if women are banned from equally participating in the life of their country.
778
@UN_Women
More women in leadership =
Better tomorrow
#GenerationEquality
unwo.men/yhQ450EX3v5
779
@UN_Women
Over 2.5 billion women and girls around the world are affected by discriminatory laws and the lack of legal protections.
Strong legal frameworks must be put in place to advance gender equality in all areas,
Women's rights are human rights. unwo.men/VIX550Gg2MT
780
@UN_Women
When women are targeted online, the abuse is more likely to be sustained, sexualized & linked to offline violence than when men are targeted online.
On #SaferInternetDay, let's speak up against cyber misogyny and abuse.
781
@UN_Women
Careers have no gender.
Let's end systemic barriers that hold women back!
Are you with us?
🎨 Lucía Sancho Hernández.
782
@UN_Women
On International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, we call for the full implementation of international human rights law that protects the rights of women and girls during and after conflicts.
#EndRapeInWar
783
@UN_Women
“ Going forward, together, we can make life better and brighter for many more girls and women across the world.”
- @unwomenchief Sima Bahous on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Full statement: unwo.men/mq7q50GWcRh #16Days #OrangeTheWorld
784
@UN_Women
With an increase in internet use during the #COVID19 pandemic, women and girls have become targets of online violence more than ever.
Let's use social media to spread awareness & kindness.
Drop a 💙 in the comments if you're with us!
785
@UN_Women
Are you passionate about creating opportunities for #WomenInScience?
Join the #GenerationEquality Action Coalition on Tech & Innovation for an exciting discussion on entrepreneurship, innovation and ways to support women & girls in science: bit.ly/TechAndInnovat…
#ActforEqual
786
@UN_Women
A digital revolution is not possible if the gender digital divide continues.
Make way for girls who are ready to lead the digital revolution.
#DayoftheGirl #GenerationEquality
787
@UN_Women
Women and girls’ freedom of movement and resources to protect them from gender-based violence in Afghanistan are at risk.
During the #16Days of Activism, join us in calling upon the respect and protection of the full rights of ALL women and girls. #OrangeTheWorld
788
@UN_Women
"Feminist thinking teaches us all, especially, how to love justice and freedom in ways that foster and affirm life."
Thank you, bell hooks, for your legacy and for teaching us that feminism is for everybody.
789
@UN_Women
#EqualPay for work of equal value.
It's high time!
790
@UN_Women
Priority actions to end violence against women & girls:
🧡Increase funding to women’s rights organizations
🧡Promote leadership & participation of women & girls in politics & decision-making
🧡Strengthen protection for human rights defenders & activists
@unwomenchief #16Days
791
@UN_Women
On #WorldAIDSDay, we must act to support women and girls with access to sexual & reproductive health information & services to meet their needs. #WorldAIDSDay #16days
793
@UN_Women
Amelia Earhart, born #OnThisDay, was the 1st woman & 2nd person to fly solo across the Atlantic.
After crossing the Pacific, she became the 1st person to have flown solo across both oceans.
She opened up the skies to women & continues to be inspiration to us all. ✈️👩✈️
794
@UN_Women
On #LabourDay, let's call for:
- Parental leave
- Flexible work hours
- Gender-sensitive policies
- Equal pay
Because economies that work for women work for everyone.
#MayDay
795
@UN_Women
The future is better with women at the table.
Women leaders have been underrepresented, undervalued and undermined for far too long.
796
@UN_Women
With an increase in Internet use during #COVID19, women and girls have become targets of online violence more than ever.
This #16Days of Activism, #OrangeTheWorld by using social media to spread awareness and kindness.
797
@UN_Women
#MentalHealth Fact:
Depressive and anxiety disorders are about 50% more common among women than men.
Women who have experienced intimate partner violence or sexual violence are particularly vulnerable to developing a mental health condition.
Source: @WHO
#WorldMentalHealthDay
798
@UN_Women
"Equality between men and women in decision-making is the only way we will build peace." - Goodwill Ambassador @DanaiGurira
799
@UN_Women
Today we remember Toni Morrison, died #OnThisDay in 2019.
Thank you for showing the value of equality and freedom through your words.
Rest in power. 🖤
800
@UN_Women
Girls are leading movements around the world to combat:
🔵Climate change
🔵Child marriage
🔵Racial injustice
🔵Female genital mutilation
...and more!
You've got the power to #ActForEqual and do anything you set your mind to. #GenerationEquality
@UN_Women
UN Women is the United Nations entity for gender equality and women's empowerment.