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Here are 8 ways you can take action every day for gender equality!
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To end women’s higher education is to ignore their historical contributions and sever them from their future potential.
The right to education for all women and girls must be restored immediately.
👉 Read @unwomenchief statement on #Afghanistan: unwo.men/6zgj50M9Q9r
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#WednesdayWisdom brought to you by @Malala.
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Afghanistan remains the only country in the world where girls are banned from going to high school.
Over the past year we have seen a number of restrictive policies and behaviors towards women in #Afghanistan: unwo.men/3SIO50K7Mis
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45% of women can’t make their own decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. On World Sexual Health Day, #ActForEqual and speak up for women's bodily autonomy.
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We need more women reporters, storytellers and leaders in the media industry.
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When women are included in conflict prevention and resolution, lasting peace has a better chance.
Yet, women’s participation in peace processes is systematically low.
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Today is #SafeAbortion Day & here's a reminder:
Over 1.2 billion women & girls live in countries with some restrictions on access to safe abortion.
When safe & legal access to abortion is restricted, women are forced to resort to less safe methods, often with damaging results.
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Going into the new year like:
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This holiday season, remember to take care of your #MentalHealth.
It’s completely normal to feel anxious, isolated or overwhelmed with work, family responsibilities, or life in general.
You are not alone 💙
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45% of women can’t make their own decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. We must all speak up for women's bodily autonomy!
🎨 Art: Ronan Lynam
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💙 Let's support each other, be kind to one another, believe in our potential and encourage all to speak up for equality.💙
Who is a woman that supports and empowers you?
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On International Volunteer Day we recognise the invaluable contribution of UN Volunteers to gender equality across the world.
Thank you for promoting the rights of women & girls, acting to end gender-based violence, and empowering women for a sustainable future!
#TogetherActNow
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Let's create and ensure spaces where survivors of sexual violence can feel safe to speak out. #GenerationEquality
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No country has achieved gender equality yet!
Advancing women's empowerment is critical to achieving all of the #GlobalGoals.
cc: @GlobalGoalsUN
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⬇️ This week's to do list ⬇️
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⬇️ List for dismantling the patriarchy ⬇️
What's on your list?
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Happy #InternationalMensDay!
Thank you to all men who:
✔️Support women and girls
✔️Share the care at home
✔️Advocate for gender equality.
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Societies that oppress women are far more likely to be violent and unstable.
Foreign policy should pay more attention to women's and girls' voices and needs.
via @TheEconomist
unwo.men/8EVL50G93Rz
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Today marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation.
We call for strengthened collective action to #endFGM, & to pool our knowledge to alleviate this serious risk to a new generation of women and girls.
Full statement here: unwo.men/u6Me50HN5GR
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Today is #InternationalJusticeDay.
Women must have full access to justice, with reliable prosecution of perpetrators of violence and effective prevention of these crimes.
We need to end impunity.
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"It's not about a piece of the existing pie; there are too many of us for that. It's about baking a new pie."
- @GloriaSteinem 🥧
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Almost 49% of the competitors at this year's #Olympics are #WomenInSport!
With that many incredible women in one place, it's no wonder that they have stolen the show in the first week of the #Tokyo2020 Games.
via @NBCOlympics
nbcolympics.com/news/20-ways-w…
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Equal 👏 pay 👏 for 👏equal 👏work 👏
Let’s join activists around the world in speaking up for #equalpay and demanding what’s right.
This #EqualPayDay, let’s make our voices heard!
@UN_Women
UN Women is the United Nations entity for gender equality and women's empowerment.