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UN Women is the United Nations entity for gender equality and women's empowerment.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 7

    Ensuring women’s participation in peacebuilding is not only about rights. Women are crucial partners in shoring up the three pillars of lasting peace: economic recovery, social cohesion and political legitimacy.

    107 replies . 662 retweets 1,380 likes
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  2. 12 hours ago

    Education is a human right. Let all girls go to school.

    23 replies . 379 retweets 1,024 likes
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  3. 13 hours ago

    "Today, let us remember that women and girls are not only victims, but also agents of change." - , Chief. This side event celebrated the leadership of women in the recovery and beyond.

    5 replies . 41 retweets 114 likes
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  4. Retweeted
    Mar 8

    "Women are not powerless victims of an ever-worsening climate emergency, nor are they passive recipients of disaster aid. In the Pacific region, as in other parts of the world, women are spearheading climate adaptation & mitigation." Read more👇

    1 reply . 16 retweets 30 likes
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  5. Retweeted
    Mar 18

    Join the at to preview the 2022 Study. Leaders from and private sector organizations will discuss key data and offer a first look at the findings. 🗓️ 9:00-10:00am EDT, Thursday 24 March 🔗

    3 replies . 13 retweets 30 likes
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  6. 16 hours ago

    Climate change threatens international peace & security. Join the Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action in demanding solutions that integrate environmental, peacebuilding & gender equality goals. 👉

    3 replies . 27 retweets 56 likes
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  7. Retweeted
    19 hours ago

    The right to education is a human right. calls on the de facto authorities in to reopen schools for all girls above 6th grade. Educating girls is one of the biggest leaps we can make on the road to sustainable development.

    11 replies . 95 retweets 213 likes
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  8. Retweeted
    Mar 22

    If we want young leaders at the table, we need to overcome deep-rooted barriers - including funding challenges, bureaucracy, non-inclusive organizational frameworks & poor access to information & resources. Read more 👇

    2 replies . 23 retweets 35 likes
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  9. 20 hours ago

    Women’s and girls’ leadership and participation are critical for climate, environmental and disaster risk governance. 🌎

    3 replies . 59 retweets 183 likes
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  10. Retweeted
    Mar 22

    My statement to the press on the war in Ukraine:

    180 replies . 280 retweets 726 likes
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  11. Mar 23

    What does it take to be a successful woman leader in ? Find out from , CEO and President of Ceres, a sustainability non-profit working with the most influential capital market leaders.

    1 reply . 17 retweets 42 likes
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  12. Mar 22

    Violence against women and girls and are connected. Climate change heightens risk of violence against women and girls. Read more in our policy brief:

    9 replies . 105 retweets 173 likes
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    Mar 22

    I met with representatives from the Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Caucus to take stock of the progress made and opportunities at . is committed to promoting the full realization of LGBTIQ+ people’s human rights and leaving no one behind.

    5 replies . 26 retweets 103 likes
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  14. Retweeted
    Mar 18

    Women’s groups and civil activists in provide aid to internally displaced people, and those directly affected by violence and insecurity. conducted a rapid assessment to advocate for support of civil society during the war.🇺🇦 🔗

    3 replies . 13 retweets 49 likes
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  15. Mar 22

    Crises and disasters impact women and girls differently. We need to build the resilience of women and their communities to climate change, environmental degradation and disaster risks.

    3 replies . 98 retweets 247 likes
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    Mar 21

    🔵UN Women, in collab w/ , published a fact sheet on demographic profiles of refugees from hosted by . It provides data on gender dimension of the current humanitarian crisis and precedes the undergoing rapid gender assessment. 👉

    1 reply . 15 retweets 41 likes
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  17. Mar 22

    On the sidelines of , African women leaders came together to discuss the impact of on women in Africa, and the leadership roles that women are playing in mitigating the impacts of climate change. 👇

    4 replies . 61 retweets 134 likes
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  18. Retweeted
    Mar 19

    UN Women Ukraine Representative to : "Women are exposed to different risks, especially as refugees. There are enormous risks in terms of trafficking, forced exploitation, prostitution, forced labor. Women human rights defenders are crying for help. 🇺🇦

    6 replies . 46 retweets 77 likes
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  19. Retweeted
    Mar 21

    Join the , and along with women, young climate activists and environmental peacebuilders for a virtual, interactive dialogue on the nexus 🌍🕊️ 📅: 23 March ⏰: 09:00-10:30AM (EDT) Register here:

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    3 replies . 24 retweets 51 likes
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  20. Retweeted
    Mar 21

    On Day I want to draw attention to women & girls facing multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination. Let us amplify their voices and visibility, promote their rights, and recognize them as indispensable agents of change.

    9 replies . 45 retweets 124 likes
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  21. Mar 21

    Today, racism remains deeply pervasive, with its continued existence being seen all too clearly in the compounded effects of ongoing crises. Our statement for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:

    13 replies . 100 retweets 206 likes
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