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#OnThisDay in 1961, Diana, Princess of Wales was born.
Today we remember her kindness, love, humility, and charity, as they continue to inspire us.
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Don’t forget your:
⭐Mask
⭐Hand sanitizer
⭐Determination to smash the patriarchy
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Many Afghan women and girls feel that they are now invisible, and that the world has forgotten them.
Show that you haven't and share this message!
#Afghanistan
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Believe survivors who tell you their experience with rape.
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The decree barring women from working in non-governmental NGOs is yet another stark violation of women’s rights.
We strongly condemn this without reservation & stand in full solidarity with the women & girls of #Afghanistan.
Read @unwomenchief statement: unwo.men/x21q50McY1b
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Are you a feminist? Say it loud and clear like the UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres!
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Today we remember Marie Curie, who died #OnThisDay in 1934 and still inspires us all to reject the stereotypes that hold #WomenInScience back.
She was the 1st woman to win a @NobelPrize, 1st person to win twice and the only one to win in 2 different branches of science. 👩🔬🥇
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5 things we must normalize for men:
1- Crying
2- Sharing the care
3- Showing emotions
4- Seeking help
5- Sharing feelings
RT if you agree!
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"We have to do now everything in our power to empower those who are on the front-lines of change today.
#GenerationEquality is possible if we determine to make it so."
@HillaryClinton at the #GenerationEquality Forum in Paris.
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Respecting women and girls means respecting their decisions about their own bodies.
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"We can’t just invite girls for the picture or just for inspirational speeches. We need to be part of the conversation." – Julieta Martínez @JuAMartinezO, Founder of @TremendasCL during her dialogue with @HillaryClinton at the #GenerationEquality Opening Ceremony in Paris
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✨RESIST.
✨PERSIST.
✨INSIST.
Never give up on gender equality.
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No matter
who we are,
whom we love,
what our gender is,
when we were born,
where we come from;
why we fight is the same:
𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗟.
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Girls are challenging stereotypes each day in school, sports, innovation, careers and more.
It's on all of us to build a world that gives them equal opportunities.
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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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10 ways you can act for gender equality any day:
1. Respect
2. Share the care
3. Call out sexism
4. Reject the binary
5. Demand equality
6. Exercise your political rights
7. Take climate action
8. Amplify feminist voices
9. Reject stereotypes
10. Challenge beauty standards
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#MondayMotivation brought to you by @melindagates.
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#ActForEqual & call it out when you see it:
❌Abuse
❌Catcalling
❌Sexist jokes
❌Unwelcome behaviour
❌Inappropriate sexual comments
Sexual harassment is never okay. #GenerationEquality
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10 small actions with a big impact:
1-Respect each other
2-Call out sexism
3-Share the care
4-Reject the binary
5-Exercise political rights
6-Amplify feminist voices
7-Empower girls
8-End toxic masculinity
9-Challenge beauty standards
10-Demand an equal work culture
Add more👇
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We want a world where women and girls can live free from fear.
In every heartbeat.
With every breath.
At every step.
RT if you agree!
#16Days #PushForward
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Happy World #EducationDay!
Be inspired by @Malala's call to change the world.
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Women.
Deserve.
A.
Seat.
At.
The.
Table.
RT if you agree!
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Feminism entails uplifting one another as we overcome the barriers holding us back.
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Be the role model you wish you had growing up. Inspire the upcoming #GenerationEquality.
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Here's to a year of freedom. #HappyNewYear
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UN Women is the United Nations entity for gender equality and women's empowerment.