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  1. Pinned Tweet
    10 hours ago

    25 November is the International Day to End Violence against Women, kicking off of Activism. Time to support & empower survivors. Time to spark a global conversation. Time for to !

    16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
    The 16 Days of Activism kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
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  2. 30 minutes ago

    We’ve been advised to stay home to be safe from , 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.

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  3. 3 hours ago

    This of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, shatter and put an end to victim-blaming.

    12 replies 149 retweets 373 likes
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  4. 4 hours ago

    We will speak up. We will uplift one another. We will fight for an equal future. This is . Are you with us?

    9 replies 117 retweets 365 likes
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  5. 7 hours ago

    A slowing economy, job losses and lack of social protection are expected to push millions more into poverty - and women and girls are no exception. Together with , we've forecasted the future of poverty in a post- world. ℹ️

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  6. 13 hours ago

    By the end of this year, a shocking 13% of the world’s women and girls—469 million people—will be living in extreme poverty. 49 million of them will be impoverished specifically because of . V

    9 replies 52 retweets 108 likes
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  7. Retweeted
    Nov 16

    13-year-old Areej shares some of the challenges girls face in Yemen due to conflict and COVID-19 with . Join them to reimagine a better world .

    Liam Payne: Voices of Youth Interview
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  8. 16 hours ago

    The number of is on the rise, but not everyone's attitudes and behavior have caught up. In Australia, a new research project is investigating how gender stereotypes exclude female sports players and coaches. v

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  9. 19 hours ago

    The youth journey is a road map for young women, girls and gender non-conforming youth to take ownership of the Forum and ensure that it captures the realities of young people. Join the Youth Journey:

    3 replies 29 retweets 106 likes
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  10. 22 hours ago

    Welcome to the Media Compact and thank you for your commitment to be a key actor in advancing gender equality. cc:

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  11. Nov 17

    📅Mark your calendars📅 Join us on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women! Let's and kick off the of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Register:

    4 replies 109 retweets 266 likes
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  12. Nov 17

    If you're staying home to help stop the spread of the , today is a good day to call up a friend. 📱☎️ Living in isolation is not easy; we must continue to be there for each other.

    6 replies 27 retweets 143 likes
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  13. Nov 17

    In the Republic of Moldova, these new fathers’ clubs, implemented together w/ & funded by the EU, aim to break gender stereotypes, enhance men's engagement in unpaid domestic and care work & educate on gender-based violence prevention.

    2 replies 22 retweets 93 likes
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  14. Nov 17

    Hoang, Chairperson of Da Nang Women’s Union in Viet Nam, is making one message known: "Violence against women & children is not accepted & that there are still places they can go & get support... under the lockdown." v

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  15. Nov 16

    We will speak up until every woman and girl is free from all forms of discrimination and every person can enjoy their human rights fully and equally. Even if that makes us a little bossy 🤷‍♀️

    20 replies 250 retweets 865 likes
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  16. Nov 16

    This is your reminder to: 💙 Unclench your jaw 💙 Relax your shoulders 💙 Take a deep breath In these challenging times, it's important to be kind to yourself.

    4 replies 89 retweets 291 likes
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  17. Retweeted
    Nov 16

    Urgent actions, political will and commitments are critical. Ahead of the of Activism, I call on Member States to make visible commitments to addressing violence against women & girls in the context of :

    6 replies 40 retweets 96 likes
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  18. Nov 16

    Between 1992 & 2019, only 13% of negotiators, 6% of mediators, & 6% of peace agreement signatories were women. Women are continuously left out of peacebuilding processes that affect their lives, and the global community must address this. v

    9 replies 96 retweets 223 likes
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  19. Nov 16

    Calling on . 📣 Activism isn't cancelled. 📣 Feminism isn't cancelled. 📣 Fighting for equality isn't cancelled. We still have work to do, even during the time of . Who's with us?!

    11 replies 144 retweets 473 likes
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  20. Nov 16

    Violence against women and girls has been increasing globally as the pandemic magnifies economic and social stresses. Here's how is taking action in Europe and Central Asia.

    8 replies 49 retweets 128 likes
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