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Let's challenge societal constructs of beauty, perfection and what constitutes a "normal" body. 💙 #ActForEqual #GenerationEquality
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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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Believe women.
Don’t excuse perpetrators.
Don’t joke about gender-based violence.
There is something each one of us can do to #ActForEqual for a safer future: unwo.men/JpX150F7kwZ #GenerationEquality
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Droughts can destroy crops, soils, flora and fauna, intensify food scarcity, and worsen the situation of women and girls, particularly in already fragile places.
Find out more on #DesertificationandDroughtDay: unwo.men/MJXX50FbRez
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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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Without feminist leader Hansa Mehta, we would likely be speaking of the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Men rather than of Human Rights.
She succeeded in changing “All men are born free and equal” in Article 1 of the UDHR to “All human beings are born free and equal”.
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Almost 1 in 3 women have been subjected to physical & or sexual violence at least once in their life.
The #GenerationEquality Forum Action Coalition on GBV will implement concrete commitments to address violence against women and girls in all their diversity. #ActForEqual
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Survivors of sexual violence in conflict need access to healthcare services and psychosocial support. Let’s remove obstacles and provide necessary resources for their futures. #EndRapeInWar
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Sexual violence cannot prevail as a weapon of war and armed conflict. Hear @NadiaMuradBasee's appeal to #EndRapeInWar.
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Paid.
parental.
leave.
for.
mothers.
AND.
fathers.
#FathersDay
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This #WorldRefugeeDay, join us in demanding policies that can ensure safety and dignity for displaced women and girls.
Together, let's stand #WithRefugees.
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Happy #FathersDay to all the feminist dads who:
🌟support equality
🌟defy stereotypes
🌟share the care at home
🌟teach their kids about respect
🌟empower their kids to resist the patriarchy
🌟and encourage other men to join the fight for an equal future
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Today, on #WorldRefugeeDay, and every day, we stand #WithRefugees.
Their voices must be heard.
Their lives must be accounted.
Their rights must be respected.
Their dignity must be protected.
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Here's to feminist dads who teach their kids about equality & respect, empower their daughters to defy stereotypes, and support gender equality! #FathersDay
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Last week, Robinah Nabbanja became Uganda's first woman Prime Minister!
With her appointment, women are Heads of State and Government still in only 24 countries worldwide as of 14 June 2021.
#WomenInPolitics
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At the end of June, world leaders will meet at the #GenerationEquality Forum in Paris to catalyze change for gender equality.
This is your chance to be part of the action! Raise your voice & join us & @TheGlobalGoals in telling the world why it's time to #ActForEqual.
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Believe survivors who tell you their experience with rape.
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Your weekly motivation from climate activist @GretaThunberg to #ActForEqual and join #GenerationEquality to change the world for a better, more sustainable and peaceful future.
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Even before #COVID19, women did 3 times more unpaid care work than men.
At the #GenerationEquality Forum in Paris, world leaders & activists will launch concrete & ambitious actions for gender equality.
👇You can #ActForEqual & be part of the Forum. unwo.men/ZfzG50FeZPX
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45% of women can’t make their own decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.
In the lead-up to the #GenerationEquality Forum in Paris, #ActForEqual and speak up for women's bodily autonomy: unwo.men/Dlzh50Ffuud
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Today we remember Wilma Rudolph, born #OnThisDay in 1940, who persisted in the face of adversity and never gave up on her dream to be the fastest woman in the world. #WomeninSport via @Olympics
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For many women, the devastating loss of a partner is magnified by a long-term fight for their basic rights and dignity.
On #WidowsDay, explore some of the issues affecting widows and how to solve them.
unwo.men/Hkox50FfSJc
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United States Vice President, @KamalaHarris will be joining us for the #GenerationEquality Forum in Paris next week.
Don't miss out on this milestone event for gender equality. Register now to participate virtually.
➡️: unwo.men/Tz4N50Fi3RT
#ActForEqual
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In 1995, @HillaryClinton spoke these iconic words at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing.
Next week, she will join us at the #GenerationEquality Forum in Paris.
Register now to follow all events live online: unwo.men/nHeM50Fi4cT #ActForEqual
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