1026
@UN_Women
We’ve come a long way for gender equality.
Yet, progress has been too slow.
It’s on all of us who are part of #GenerationEquality to keep the pressure on our leaders to realize women’s rights! #UNGA
1027
@UN_Women
Change the narrative: Believe women.
Don’t excuse perpetrators. Don’t joke about gender-based violence.
There is something each one of us can do to end rape culture.
1028
@UN_Women
Online violence against women journalists is designed to intimidate and discredit them professionally, undermining their journalism and the public’s trust in facts.
✔️Protecting women journalists is protecting the truth.
Are you with us?
#ProtectJournalists
1029
@UN_Women
On #WorldHumanitarianDay, let’s recognize women’s vital role in the survival and resilience of communities.
They deserve to be included in decisions that affect their lives.
1030
@UN_Women
We must protect everyone’s rights to adequate food and standard of living.
We need to:
-scale up emergency food aid
-overhaul food & energy systems
-expand gender-responsive public services and social protection
👉 Read our policy brief: unwo.men/NgOb50L6jeh
#WorldFoodDay
1031
@UN_Women
Inequality drives social unrest and conflict. Peace and security for women and girls = peace and security for all.
Women need:
-participation in decision-making
-equal opportunities-protection
-access to resources and services
1032
@UN_Women
Join us in wishing our Goodwill Ambassador, @DanaiGurira a Happy Birthday!
1033
@UN_Women
Happy Birthday @drvandanashiva!
A tireless environmental activist, who formed a woman-centred movement for #ClimateAction.
Thank you for leading the way to a sustainable future!
1034
@UN_Women
Afghan women and girls remain the country’s greatest untapped resource.
There cannot be durable peace or stability in #Afghanistan if women are banned from equally participating in the life of their country. #IWD2022
1035
@UN_Women
"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.
1036
@UN_Women
🔸Believe women with disabilities who share their stories.
🔸Strengthen services and justice systems to be accessible for all.
1037
@UN_Women
Enthusiastic.
Given freely.
Informed.
Specific.
Reversible.
Here’s everything you need to know about consent. #OrangeTheWorld unwo.men/M4Be50GXvhP
1038
@UN_Women
This #COP26, let us call for concrete actions that will advance gender equality and combat climate change for a more equal and sustainable world.
1039
@UN_Women
📢 Now live: The Global Database on Prevalence of Violence against women. Check it out here: unwo.men/wqNE50F3gGn
@WHO | @HRPresearch | @jpVAWdata
1040
@UN_Women
Today we remember Amelia Earhart.
She was the first woman to fly solo, non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean.
In her career, she made strides in aviation and spoke out for women's empowerment.
Earhart left the world a lasting legacy & message to dream big and shoot for the sky.
1041
@UN_Women
#GenerationEquality = Equality for all
Art by: Joelle Jammal
1042
@UN_Women
Make manifesting gender equality a reality for the #NewYear 🔮
1043
@UN_Women
Secretary-General @antonioguterres set out his action areas for 2022 to the @UN urging emergency mode response. #UNGA unwo.men/blC250HAsXH
1044
@UN_Women
We’ve been advised to stay home to be safe from #COVID19, but what if home is where she feels unsafe?
Domestic violence has surged during the pandemic, but we can all help survivors get the support they need.
#OrangeTheWorld #16Days
1045
@UN_Women
'Women journalists are not allowed to attend events, nor are they allowed to prepare news.' - Robina, journalist and civil society activist.
We spoke to Afghan women about the situation in #Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover in 2021. This is what they had to say.
1046
@UN_Women
1047
@UN_Women
As the President of Liberia, @MaEllenSirleaf was the first African woman to address the #UNGA.
President Sirleaf served as president from 2006–2018.
She was the first African woman to be democratically elected as the Head of State.
Discover more: unwo.men/auPP50GfpfQ
1048
@UN_Women
With an increase in internet use during the #COVID19 pandemic, women and girls have become targets of online violence more than ever.
Let's use social media to spread awareness & kindness.
Drop a 💙 in the comments if you're with us!
1049
@UN_Women
Women's significant contributions are not always included in history books.
It's time the world recognized their contributions.
1050
@UN_Women
5 ways to live a non-toxic life!
@UN_Women
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