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Feb 25

#CSW67 is coming! Join us on 6-17 March for an opportunity to create the future we want. A future where: 💡 Women & girls are safe online 💡 Everyone has equal access to technology 💡 Women & girls are included in innovation and technology 💡 All #GlobalGoals can be achieved

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𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬. It's their CHOICE. Period.

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The 67th Commission on the Status of Women starts next week. Focus on how to leverage innovation, technological change & education to achieve gender equality & the #SDGs. Looking forward to rich discussions & to supporting a strong outcome for women & girls. Follow #CSW67.

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Women living with HIV experience higher rates of ❌depression ❌anxiety ❌post-traumatic stress disorder Women & girls must be at the forefront of the HIV response to end gender-based stigma & discrimination.

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One week to go until #InternationalWomensDay! Join us on 8 March to make gender equality a reality for women and girls everywhere, both on- and offline. Are you with us? #IWD2023 #PowerOn

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In diversity there is beauty and strength! 💙 It is time to end discrimination, celebrate diversity, and stand up for human rights. Are you with us? #ZeroDiscriminationDay

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Timeline: Women of the world, unite!

March is #WomensHistoryMonth! Join us in celebrating women’s activism from generations past and present, and get to know some of the sheroes of women's rights.

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Explore women’s activism from generations past and present.

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Reminder: All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Are you with us?

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SDG Indicator Dashboard | UN Women Data Hub

Have you seen our #GlobalGoals Indicator Dashboard? It brings together all the gender-related SDG indicators. You can create your own visualizations and download data. #SDG5

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Leading movements Calling for justice Demanding systemic change Combating poverty Standing up against racism Fighting discrimination Caring for the environment ✊ Here's to all the young women and girls who are leading a better tomorrow & claiming their space unapologetically.✊

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Feb 27

Diversity in STEM is essential for innovation. Women and girls contribute to that diversity. Meet Ramida, who is using her power to bridge design and technology to make a better society. 👉 unwo.men/2K4i50MVSLl #WomenInScience

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How can we shape a digital feminist future? Tune in to the "Open, Safe and Equal: Shaping a Digital Feminist Future" event to learn more! ⏰ Tuesday 7 March, 1:15pm EST 📺 Livestream: unwo.men/N9ky50N26E6 #GenerationEquality #CSW67

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Feb 27

Any job is a woman's job. Any job is a woman's job. Any job is a woman's job. Any job is a woman's job. Any job is a woman's job. Any job is a woman's job. Any job is a woman's job. Any job is a woman's job. Yes Yes Yes 💬 🔁 ❤️

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Feb 26

It would take us around 300 years to reach #GenderEquality at the current rate of progess. "The struggle for gender equality is a reality for women everywhere. #SDG5 is off track. #GlobalGoals cannot be achieved without gender equality." -

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Feb 25

Harriet Tubman Tarana Burke Oprah Winfrey Rosa Parks Wangari Maathai Maya Angelou Janelle Monáe Angela Davis Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Laverne Cox Beyonce Serena Williams Wilma Rudolph Marsha P. Johnson Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Who are women that inspire you this #BlackHistoryMonth?

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Two earthquakes struck our region killing thousands and injuring many others. Survivors need urgent support, which you can help to provide by donating to UN Women. Let’s unite to help women, girls, and their families. Donate today: donate.unwomen.org/en?utm_source=

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Today is the one-year mark of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We stand in solidarity with the women & girls of Ukraine. We remain in Ukraine, committed to ensure that women & girls' rights are protected at this darkest hour. My statement:

Statement on Ukraine by Sima Bahous, UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director  |...

Today marks one year since the Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The past twelve months have seen continued escalation of attacks and the destruction of Ukraine’s civil infrastru...

We stand in solidarity with the women of Ukraine: 🕊️ frontline workers providing humanitarian support 🕊️ civil society organizations 🕊️ human rights defenders 🕊️ activists calling for peace 🕊️ those compelled to leave their homes to seek shelter.

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One year of untold suffering One year of resilience One year of solidarity One year of delivering for women & girls In the face of adversity, women & girls in #Ukraine stand in unity. Hear their voices & learn how

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In Focus: War in Ukraine is a crisis for women and girls

UN Women’s Safe Spaces for Women and Girls Pilot Initiative provides comprehensive support to women & girls affected by war in #Ukraine. Each space offers multidimensional forms of support, including psychological counselling and access to legal advice.

Creating safe spaces for women in Ukraine | UN Women – Headquarters

Launched by UN Women in September 2022, the Safe Spaces for Women and Girls Pilot Initiative has created four safe spaces for women in Ukraine. Each space provides crucial resources and services that...

Human rights abuses, such as acts of sexual violence, have risen in #Ukraine. Women and girls must be protected, abuse must be investigated, and justice served to survivors.

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Securing Gender Equality in Ukraine Amidst the War

Despite the challenges of war, together with partners we are committed to gender equality and the empowerment of women in #Ukraine. As a result of our work, the needs of women and girls are better addressed. Learn more 👇

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This brief provides a snapshot of key gender equality results to which UN Women Ukraine contributed in 2022.

As women continue to bear different and additional burdens of war, they must be represented in all decision-making platforms. This includes de-escalation, conflict prevention, mitigation and other processes in pursuit of peace and security for all the people of #Ukraine.

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Today marks 1 year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of #Ukraine. From heightened trafficking and gender-based violence to the loss of crucial livelihoods and rising poverty levels, women & girls are facing multiple severe impacts of war.

In Focus: War in Ukraine is a crisis for women and girls | UN Women – Headquarters

24 February, 2023 marks one year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Over the past twelve months, the conflict has inflicted untold suffering on the Ukrainian people, with...

Feb 23

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/q1ss50MEXtU

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Emergency Appeal - Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria

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The #Türkiye and #Syria earthquakes have cut access to basic services, with increased risk of gender-based or sexual violence. UN Women supports the immediate and longer-term response, including safe spaces and service provision points for women & girls.

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During this #BlackHistoryMonth, let's remember the Black American women who fought for inclusivity, freedom and equality, such as Audre Lorde.

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In her address to the

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highlighted the importance of Somalia reaching its 30% quota for women lawmakers, and of strong legislation on sexual violence. Full statement 👇

Speech: Seize the opportunity for decisive action in Somalia | UN Women – Headquarters

Speech delivered by Ms. Sima Bahous, UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director, to the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Somalia, 22 February 2023.

Reminder: Equal rights for women does not mean fewer rights for men. 🤷 It’s not a pizza! 🍕 𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬. Are you with us?

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We are still far from achieving #GenderEquality in family, legislation, health, economic resources, and many other aspects. We need bold commitment and action to accelerate progress in limited time. Learn more: unwo.men/6Bll50MH9oz #SDG5 #GlobalGoals

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Linguistic diversity is a source of strength for humanity. On #MotherLanguageDay, let us remember that gender equality sounds good in every language. And let us recommit to hear and appreciate all those who call for it, worldwide, in their own words.

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التنوع اللغوي مصدر قوة للبشرية. في #اليوم_الدولي_للغة_الأم، لنتذكر أن المساواة بين الجنسين معناها جميل أيّاً كانت اللغة التي نتحدّث بها. بهذه المناسبة فلنجدد التزامنا بسماع وتقدير جميع من يدعون إلى تحقيق هذا الهدف باستخدام مفرداتهم الخاصة ولغاتهم المميزة في جميع أنحاء العالم.

Gender equality makes sense in every language. ⬇️ What is your mother language? ⬇️ #MotherLanguageDay

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The earthquakes in #Türkiye and #Syria are destroying the lives of thousands of people. UN Women is working with partners on the ground to provide support to women, girls and their families. We must ensure the humanitarian response leaves no-one behind.

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We can use the power of music to inspire and speak up for equal rights, like Nina Simone, born #OnThisDay in 1933. #BlackHistoryMonth

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7 years. That's the time we still have to achieve the #GlobalGoals by 2030. Gender equality cuts across all 17 of them. 🤔Do you think we can still make it? Check the

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joint Gender Snapshot report: unwo.men/sfTg50MH7jh #SDG5

Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2022

The latest available Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 data show that the world is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030. “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender...

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👩‍⚖️👨🏿‍⚖️ Gender Equality 🌏🌱 Environment 📚✏️ Education 💱💼 Economic empowerment 🏘️🍚 No poverty What are you calling for on #SocialJusticeDay?

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Feb 19

🎉Happy Birthday to our Goodwill Ambassador, Marta Vieira da Silva!🎉 Thank you for inspiring women and girls everywhere to challenge stereotypes and follow their dreams.

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Feb 19

Gender equality can only be achieved if #AllWomen and girls are included. This means #LGBTIQ+ women too! Your voice is your power – raise it! Together, we can create a truly free & equal world for all. #IStandWithHer #StandUp4HumanRights Learn more: unwo.men/Lv8Y50MazEg

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Feb 18

Born #OnThisDay, Toni Morrison was the first African-American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Today we thank her for breaking through barriers & showing us what #BlackHistoryMonth is all about.

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