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@UN_Women
Gender equality intersects with every challenge we face, including #ClimateChange. Women are disproportionately impacted by climate disasters effects— & under @PowerUSAID's leadership, @USAID & @USAIDGender are committed to gender-responsive climate action. #FundingGenderEquality
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@UN_Women
The #GenerationEquality Forum will be a place for everyone to #ActForEqual. We are creating an inclusive & diverse space that is safe for all & has a zero-tolerance policy for any type of abuse, harassment, bullying & intimidation.
Register now to join: unwo.men/bIQ150FkKWg
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@UN_Women
When women are included in humanitarian action, the entire community benefits.
On this #WorldHumanitarianDay, we thank all the humanitarians for their invaluable work instead of selfless sacrifices. #StayAndDeliver
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@UN_Women
Happy #WorldPhilosophyDay!
Let's celebrate equal opportunities to share critical thinking and access to education from one of the earliest women philosophers, Hypatia of Alexandria: C 370-415 AD
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@UN_Women
We urge the de facto authorities in #Afghanistan to revoke all decisions and policies that restrict the rights of women and girls.
We all must - and will - continue to elevate the voices of Afghan women and girls.
Full statement from @unwomenchief: unwo.men/j1wX50KjCyk
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@UN_Women
Each day, there are new developments in tech, but oftentimes, girls do not have equal opportunities to be innovative in this space. The future of tech should be equal. #DayoftheGirl
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@UN_Women
TW 🧡 Wondering what defines rape culture and how you can help stop it?
Our @unwomenasia Ambassador, @cindysirinya asks a UN Women expert. #16Days #OrangeTheWorld
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@UN_Women
Join us this Wednesday for the @UN official commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women!
We will be launching the 'Gender-related killings of women and girls' report with @UNODC
🕘 10:00 EST
Watch online: unwo.men/u0yG50LKh6F
#16Days
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@UN_Women
Findings from #WomenCount's new report, Measuring the shadow pandemic: Violence against women during #COVID19, revealed that women are feeling less safe at home as conflict such as domestic violence has increased.
ℹ️: unwo.men/Z2Wt50GXhzw #16Days
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@UN_Women
Did you know? Each year, 5–13% of maternal deaths can be attributed to unsafe abortion.
ℹ️ unwo.men/q9Jo50JXec2
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@UN_Women
We must protect everyone’s rights to adequate food and standard of living.
We need to:
-scale up emergency food aid
-overhaul food & energy systems
-expand gender-responsive public services and social protection
👉 Read our policy brief: unwo.men/NgOb50L6jeh
#WorldFoodDay
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@UN_Women
We’ve been advised to stay home to be safe from #COVID19, but what if home is where she feels unsafe?
Domestic violence has surged during the pandemic, but we can all help survivors get the support they need.
#OrangeTheWorld #16Days
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@UN_Women
#ViolenceAgainstWomen must end.
Laws that protect women from violence must be put in place and respected, with policies to support and protect survivors.
This #ZeroDiscriminationDay, join us in urging governments to create laws that empower and end #GBV: ow.ly/CXOn50I66BA
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@UN_Women
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@UN_Women
Stand up for inclusion.
Stand up for diversity.
Stand up for justice.
Stand up for peace.
Stand up for unity.
Stand up for love.
Stand up for human rights.
Stand up for equality.
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@UN_Women
#WednesdayWisdom from Nelson Mandela
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@UN_Women
It's 2022 and violence is still a real threat to too many women & girls worldwide.
In the last 12 months, more than 1 in every 10 women & girls were subject to sexual and/or physical violence by an intimate partner.
See the 2022 Gender Snapshot: unwo.men/ySRr50LZLoj
#SDG5
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@UN_Women
"We have the opportunity to put women and girls at the centre of our planning and action and to integrate gender perspectives into global and national laws and policies."
@unwomenchief Sima Bahous on #IWD2022
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@UN_Women
We're heading into 2023, yet women still have to ask for the right to
🧕🏼 👗 Wear whatever they want
📍 Go wherever they want
💬 Speak up their mind
🤷♀️ LIVE A LIFE OF DIGNITY
We need urgent action for a more just & equal world for women & girls EVERYWHERE.
Are you with us?
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@UN_Women
Today's motivation from @Oprah, one of the most successful #WomenInBusiness.
👇 Tag a queen! 👇
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@UN_Women
🔵 Starting soon 🔵
Tune in to the Official Opening Ceremony for the #GenerationEquality Forum Paris where governments, international orgs, civil society, youth, private sector & activists will come together to #ActForEqual.
⏰ 9:20 AM EDT | 3:20 PM CEST
unwo.men/LfXc50FlMqH
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@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
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@UN_Women
"Women human rights defenders must be front and centre in our work ahead."
👉 Read full statement from @unwomenchief Sima Bahous at the @UN Security Council's Open Debate on #UNSCR1325: unwo.men/53iN50LgZ0f
#WomenPeaceSecurity
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@UN_Women
Not a single country in the 🌎 has achieved gender equality.
There’s been progress, but real change is agonizingly slow.
The upcoming #GenerationEquality Forum in Paris is our opportunity to call on the world to #ActForEqual!
📣Register to join us: unwo.men/CnT450FjTEB
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@UN_Women
We must listen to young women and girls' #climateaction demands at #COP26. They are leading the movement #TogetherForOurPlanet.
@UN_Women
UN Women is the United Nations entity for gender equality and women's empowerment.