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Did you know?
Norway’s Frieda Dalen was the first woman to ever address the General Assembly.
As the 76th #UNGA session continues, we take a look at the history of gender equality and the General Assembly: unwo.men/qO5150Gfoxj @NorwayUN
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Oceans are the lifeline of planet earth. Women are key to conserving our oceans. #UNWorldOceansDay
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We must listen to young women and girls' #climateaction demands at #COP26. They are leading the movement #TogetherForOurPlanet.
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Did you know, that at the current rate of progress it will take up to 100 years before we reach gender equality at a global level?
Ww're calling all of you to join us – together we can get there sooner.
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This #GirlsInICT Day, we join the young women & girls globally who are putting a spotlight on access & safety in the digital world.
Let's prioritize girls’ access to technology & ensure meaningful connectivity in a safe and empowering environment.
🌐 unwo.men/NEH050ITUyc
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📣 Registration is open for the #GenerationEquality Forum in Paris! 📣
From 30 June to 2 July, virtually join this milestone global gathering to advance gender equality.
Registration ends Sunday 27 June at midnight CEST.
🔗 unwo.men/VVhE50F7LON #ActForEqual
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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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Thanks to all who helped us #OrangeTheWorld during #16Days of Activism for a brighter future without violence!
Let's keep up the momentum and continue to #StandUp4HumanRights every day.
Join us: unwo.men/7nXA50H77Pm
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This #Olympics, join us in celebrating #WomenInSport who defy gender stereotypes, make inspiring role models & promote equality! #Tokyo2020
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🔴Only 7.4% of Fortune 500 companies are run by women.
🔴Women are less likely to be entrepreneurs.
🔴Women face more disadvantages starting businesses.
Here are ways to claim women's leadership in businesses and entrepreneurship: unwo.men/sgmN50FRKKU
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Women and girls are leaders of climate responses and solutions.
The #GenerationEquality Action Coalition on Feminist Action for Climate Justice aims to harness the momentum of #climateaction with women and girls at the center towards a sustainable future for all. #CSW66
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There is no excuse for sexual violence. There are no blurred lines when it comes to consent.
The definition is clear: unwo.men/OqWA50Jv4lr
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When looking at climate change through an intersectional feminist lens, we can see the risks are acute for marginalized groups of women and girls.
Learn about how climate change impacts these intersecting inequalities: unwo.men/iEQY50LykFI
#COP27
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Over 380 million.
That's the number of women and girls facing extreme poverty and living on less than 1.90$ a day.
👉 More facts on gender equality and the #GlobalGoals in the 2022 Gender Snapshot report: unwo.men/fGLM50KCuUL
#SDG5 #GenderData
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For many women, sexual harassment is a daily experience.
🚶🏽♀️On the street
📱 Online
👜In the workplace
This #16Days, create a safer environment for everyone by speaking up when someone crosses the line, or by enlisting the help of others if you don’t feel safe.
#PushForward
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It's #WorldAIDSDay.
In 2021, every two minutes, a young woman or adolescent girl was infected with HIV.
We must URGENTLY take a different approach to reduce the number of new HIV infections.
Learn more in the statement from @unwomenchief: unwo.men/6N1L50LRVVM
@UNAIDS
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33%
That's the percentage of women in the workforce of the 10 largest global tech companies. Yet only 1 in 4 of their leaders is a woman.
Source: 2022 Gender Snapshot report: unwo.men/5VhS50KCx54
Let's break the glass ceiling already.🔨
RT if you agree!
#SDG5
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Spread love, not hate. 🧡
RT if you agree!
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UN Women stands with all #LGBTIQ+ people to promote their rights, and celebrate their diversity, courage and resilience.
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#WednesdayWisdom brought to you by @Malala.
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Happy birthday @UNICEF!
For 75 years, UNICEF has worked #ForEveryChild, everywhere.
We are excited to continue working together for a better future. 💙 #UNICEF75
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Let's get rid of outdated gender norms and redefine masculinity.
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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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"Until we create the space where women are not afraid to speak their minds and tell us exactly what is going on and how they feel, we will not end violence against women and girls."
Our Goodwill Ambassador @JahaENDFGM speaking in Liberia on her mission to #EndFGM.
#16Days
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