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When times are tough, gender discrimination means women and girls may be the first to eat less, even as they work harder to secure food for their households.
On #WorldFoodDay, let’s speak up to end discrimination for a #ZeroHunger world.
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Extreme poverty is on the rise and progress towards its elimination has reversed, while inadequate social protections leave women even more vulnerable.
On #EndPoverty Day, find out how gender equality is key to a prosperous world: unwo.men/wiyg50GqlfS
#GlobalGoals
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This is a question many women are confronted with.
On #EndPoverty Day, join us in speaking up against discriminatory hiring practices and promotion decisions.
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💸Unequal access to economic resources
💸Discriminatory legal statutes
💸Biased societal norms
💸Gender stereotypes
💸Unjust pay
We can #EndPoverty only by ending discrimination against women and girls. #GlobalGoals
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Women’s poverty arises from:
💢Lack of opportunities
💢Gender discrimination
💢Restrictive legal statutes
💢Unequal wages
On #EndPoverty Day, let’s speak up for women’s access to economic resources!
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Poverty gaps between women and men are particularly acute, as women struggle to combine paid work with an unequal burden of unpaid care work.
Let's redistribute the unpaid care and domestic workload in our homes!
#EndPoverty
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#OnThisDay in 2019, the historic #AllWomanSpaceWalk took place when @Astro_Jessica and @Astro_Christina ventured into space!
Join us in celebrating the incredible work of #WomenInScience who show that not even the sky is the limit for women. 👩🚀 🚀
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Meet Dr. Saleema, the first Afghan refugee doctor in Pakistan and @Refugees #NansenAward regional winner for Asia.
🗝 She believes education is key to a brighter future.
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"Afghan women will never give up on their rights...
And UN Women will never stop walking along side them."
@unwomenafghan Deputy Representative, @DavidianAli on our commitment to #StayAndDeliver support to women and girls in #Afghanistan.
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Call it out, every time, everywhere.
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Globally, women earn 16% less than men!
Learn more about the state of gender equality today here: unwo.men/1qLO50Gu3KD
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#WednesdayWisdom brought to you by @Malala.
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When women participate in peace agreements, the chances of achieving transformational peace that benefits not just women but all of society increase considerably.
#WomenPeacePower #UNSCR1325
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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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We see gender equality in our future!
Here are some action ideas to make it a reality: unwo.men/ZCXZ50GvjfM
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"The women of Afghanistan are a source of pride for the country. And we had to fight for whatever we have today. When you gain something, you don’t give it up."
Naheed had to flee from her home in Herat as the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August 2021. unwo.men/i1sY50GvGR2
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Women spend 220 million hours per day collecting water!
Find out more about the progress and remaining challenges for gender equality: unwo.men/HjUW50Gu3Uc
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Paternity leave benefits both men and women, and contributes to gender equality.
Let's speak up for paid parental leave for mothers AND fathers!
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Careers have no gender. Let's end systemic barriers that hold women back!
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Don't let the gender bias and stereotypes stop you!
You belong wherever you feel happy and fulfilled.💙
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🎈Happy birthday United Nations!🎈
#UNDay marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the @UN Charter, which enshrines gender equality.
More key moments for women's rights: unwo.men/oHX350GvtWZ
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Happy #UNDay! 🇺🇳🎉🎈 As the @UN entity dedicated to gender equality & women's empowerment, we work for a world where every woman & girl can exercise her human rights & live up to her full potential. unwo.men/sMBV50GvtZC
@UN_Women
UN Women is the United Nations entity for gender equality and women's empowerment.