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Magdalena Andersson has been elected Sweden's first ever female prime minister.
Let's celebrate #WomenInPolitics who are making history!
@SwedenUN @SweMFA
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UN Women is gravely concerned at the intensification of the military offensive in #Ukraine and its consequences on lives and livelihoods of all, in particular women & girls. We're committed to supporting Ukraine’s people. Full statement by @unwomenchief: unwo.men/n9mX50I5hm9
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Today, @unwomenchief Sima Bahous was officially sworn into office by @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres. She is a champion for women and girls, gender equality and youth empowerment. Get to know UN Women’s Executive Director: unwo.men/qrx650Gne6B
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Spooky fact for #Halloween: patriarchy is still alive and well.
Time to bury it. 🔥⚰️🔥
#HappyHalloween
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Girls have the right to:
Safety
Peace
A quality education
Freedom from discrimination
Sexual and reproductive health education
#HumanRightsDay #16Days
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45% of girls & women aged 15-49 who are married cannot make their own decisions about their Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights!
The #GenerationEquality Forum Action Coalition on #SRHR works to ensure women & girls can fully exercise their health rights. #ActForEqual
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This year's #16Days theme 'Activism to end violence against women and girls' calls on all of us to:
✔️take action
✔️listen to survivors
✔️strengthen protection & prevention
✔️end impunity
✔️resist the rollback of women's rights
- @AminaJMohammed
@SayNO_UNiTE #OrangeTheWorld
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Born #OnThisDay, Audre Lorde was a leading African-American poet and essayist who brought to light the issues of race, gender and sexuality.
She reminds us that our approaches to achieving equality must be intersectional & inclusive.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Feminism: 1
Patriarchy: 0
No matter how small or big, every time somebody takes an action that helps build an equal future, it's a score for feminism.
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Barbara McClintock, born #OnThisDay in 1902, was an American scientist.
She won the #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine, awarded in 1983 for the discovery of genetic transposition.
Her legacy continues to inspire future #WomenInScience and us all. #HERstory
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At the opening of the General Debate of the 76th session of the #UNGA, Secretary-General @antonioguterres urged the world to take bold steps to transform our male-dominated world and shift the balance of power to solve the most pressing problems of our age.
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In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit from India became the first woman to be elected President of the General Assembly (@UN_PGA).
To this date, only 4 women have held the position.
As the 76th #UNGA takes place, find out more facts: unwo.men/buem50Gfp7E @IndiaUNNewYork
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Ida B. Wells, born #OnThisDay in 1862, was a groundbreaking journalist and activist who believed in the power of the truth to galvanize people to unite for change.
Her courageous resistance continues to inspire us all. #HERstory
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Choices made during the #COVID19 pandemic will impact recovery, peace and stability for years to come. Let's work together to build a better for future for women and girls affected by conflict and crises. #WomenPeacePower
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How are you making HERstory?
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It's #WorldMentalHealthDay, which means, let's take a break and do things that bring you joy!
Here are some activities that can support your #mentalhealth during quarantine.
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It's International Volunteer Day!
You can volunteer for gender equality by:
💙Supporting women's shelters
💙Mentoring young girls
💙Joining local women's rights organizations
#VolunteerNow #IVD2021
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One new life should not mean the death of another. We need to improve maternal health everywhere.
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Today we remember Amelia Earhart.
She was the first woman to fly solo, non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean.
In her career, she made strides in aviation and spoke out for women's empowerment.
Earhart left the world a lasting legacy & message to dream big and shoot for the sky.
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Women do 3 times as much unpaid care and domestic work as men.
Time to #ActForEqual, guys!
#GenerationEquality
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"Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. … It shouldn't be that women are the exception." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg
What's your favorite feminist quote?
🎨 Art: @LallaMelissa_m
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Today the U.S. celebrates #WomensEqualityDay.
Dive into the history of women's rights to see how far the movement has come since the #19thAmendment, which granted American women the right to vote: unwo.men/iwZ550FXsRz
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Let’s stand united against all who attempt to blur the lines around sexual consent, place blame on victims, and excuse perpetrators.
During #16Days of Activism, let’s say it loud and clear:
NO. MEANS. NO.
#OrangeTheWorld
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Violence against women is a grave violation of human rights. Understanding the data is the first step to understanding how to end #ViolenceAgainstWomen.
More from @WHO and @HRPresearch with @UNICEF, @UNFPA, @UNODC, @UNDESA bit.ly/2VK542d #DATA #OrangeDay
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