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Check out the progress and remaining challenges for women in a range of areas, from politics, to literacy, to wages and media representation.
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End stigma around menstruation. Period.
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Let's delete all the gender stereotypes for good.
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Kick-off #WorldSpaceWeek with Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to fly to space! 🚀 #WomenInScience
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Happy #WorldSpaceWeek! 👩🚀🚀
Here's some inspiration from 4 of the #WomenInScience who made humankind's first step on the moon possible.
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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 #WorldSpaceWeek
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Language is a great tool to fight gender bias and stereotypes.
Check out our gender-inclusive lexicon to get started: unwo.men/hRC750Gj1ei
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#NobelPrize winners in physics so far:
👨🔬211 men
👩🔬4 women
As the 2021 winner is about to be announced, let's support & speak up for more #WomenInScience!
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Over 2.5 billion women and girls around the world are affected by discriminatory laws and the lack of legal protections, often in multiple ways.
Strong legal frameworks must be put in place to advance gender equality in all areas.
Women's rights are human rights.
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No more stigma.
No more silence.
No more stereotypes.
No more discrimination.
No more systematic barriers.
No more harmful gender norms.
No more violence against women & girls.
Speak up to make gender equality a reality.
👏 #GenerationEquality #ActForEqual
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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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Ending violence against women is everyone’s business.
Here are 10 ways you can make a difference today, and every day, even during the #COVID19 pandemic.
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On 11 October, join UN Women to celebrate the International #DayOfTheGirl!
This year’s theme is #technology and how it can empower girls to make the change for gender equality.
#GenerationEquality
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October marks #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.
Let us remember and honour those whom we've lost to breast cancer as we advocate for more research and progress in women's healthcare around the world.
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Are you ready to #orangetheworld and take a stand against gender-based violence?
Join us for #16Days of Activism from 25 Nov to 10 Dec!
Find out more: unwo.men/QMkp50GnHa5
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Huge congrats to 2021 #NobelPeacePrize winners, @mariaressa & Dmitry Muratov!
Thank you for your courageous fight for freedom of expression, vital to democracy & peaceful societies.
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Gender equality and women’s empowerment is integral to each of the 17 #GlobalGoals.
Only by ensuring the rights of women and girls will we achieve a more sustainable and equal future.
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#StandUp4HumanRights.
Take #ClimateAction.
Stand #WithRefugees.
Speak up to #EndPoverty.
Ensure rights #ForEveryChild.
Support #HealthForAll.
Join those #ServingForPeace.
Work towards #ZeroHunger.
Help #BeatPlasticPollution.
Act for #GlobalGoals.
Be #GenerationEquality.
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🗑️Take out the trash.🗑️
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There was only one more woman who won the #NobelPrize this year.
The underrepresentation of women needs to change.
Who is a woman that you would like to see win the @NobelPrize?
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We cannot afford to exclude girls from digital transformation. Read our statement on #DayoftheGirl: unwo.men/8rRo50GoH94
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Girls face distinct economic and social barriers to access the Internet and digital devices. We need targeted investments for equitable opportunities for girls to access, use, lead, and design technology. #DayoftheGirl #GenerationEquality
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UN Women is the United Nations entity for gender equality and women's empowerment.