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Women and girls... go to work go to school take walks ride bikes go travelling feel the sun on their face. Not in #Afghanistan. Afghan women want, what everyone wants: to live lives of their choosing in peace. RT and show your support.
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Afghan women are refusing to accept Refusing to accept systemic exclusion from public life. Refusing to accept restrictions on their right to learn and to work. Refusing to accept being silenced. RT and show your support! #Afghanistan
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Today marks four years since the passing of former Secretary-General #KofiAnnan. We remember him as a gender equality advocate who fought fiercely for human rights. His legacy lives on.
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Reminder: It is time to end discrimination, celebrate diversity, and stand up for human rights. 💙 Like and comment if you agree!
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UN Women supports young women activists in #Ukraine who are leading volunteering efforts to aid people affected by the war. We provide: Capacity development support Research & evidence on needs & priorities Facilitation of advocacy initiatives to help voice their concerns
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Educating girls is one of the most powerful equalizers on the road to gender equality. Let girls study today and lead tomorrow in #Afghanistan and everywhere in the world. RT and show your support.
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A man's place is in the kitchen. Just kidding! It’s #NationalTellAJokeDay and we've had enough of sexist jokes. Remember to: 💙Not laugh at sexist jokes. 💙Call out inappropriate behaviour. 💙Join the conversation on equality. 💙Challenge stereotypes & gender norms.
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We need a world where women's rights are respected. Strong legal frameworks must be put in place to advance gender equality in all areas.
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Executive Director of Dr. Nafis Sadik, a tireless advocate for women's health & rights. As Dr. Sadik said: 'We must be courageous in speaking out on issues that concern us.' Let us continue to raise our voices.
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'Back then, I had no fear when I left home,' says Jamila, a psychologist. We spoke to Afghan women about the situation in #Afghanistan since the Taliban takeover in 2021. This is what they had to say.
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"When you lift up women, you lift up humanity." Co-chair of . Today we wish her a happy birthday and we thank her for advocating for gender equality and supporting women and girls around the world.
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We spoke to Afghan women - this is what they had to say: 'With the takeover of the country by the Taliban, thousands of women were deprived of their human rights. I ask the international community to listen to Afghan women; we need to be heard.' - Manizha, teacher #Afghanistan
Quote from Manizha who is a teacher in Afghanistan. She says I ask the international community to listen to Afghan women; we need to be heard.
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🚨What is happening in #Afghanistan is an alarm bell for us all. 🚨 It shows how decades of progress on gender equality and women’s rights can be wiped out in months. The fight for women’s rights in Afghanistan is a global fight, and a battle for women’s rights everywhere.
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"I became an activist for inclusion because I live with a disabling condition that has made me experience inequality firsthand," says Isidora, a Chilean activist advocating for equality and inclusive education. 👉 Read her story: unwo.men/eTjJ50Kf3y6 #YouthDay
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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.
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UN Women is supporting women's organizations in #Ukraine so they can continue to carry out life-saving front-line efforts and be fairly compensated for their contributions. $850,000 has been directed from UN Women to women’s organizations in the first five months of the war.
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"Our perspectives [as young people] need to be prioritized if we are to address the challenges that have been created by the current status quo," says Pip Gardner, LGBTQI+ leader, and gender equality activist. 👉 Read Pip's story: unwo.men/8lkj50Kf26k #YouthDay
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Since August 2021, the basic rights of women & girls in #Afghanistan have suffered a drastic reversal. UN Women continues to support and amplify the voices of diverse Afghan women leaders. We are on the ground in Kabul and committed to stay & deliver.
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Be the role model you wish you had growing up and inspire the upcoming generation Who's a woman that inspires you?
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"To do housework, to raise and bring up children, to express emotions – it is normal for men!" says Amiran, an activist from Tajikistan, who's promoting women's and girls' rights & advocating for gender equality. Read his story👉 unwo.men/HCJ550Kf1PJ #YouthDay
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🎉Happy #YouthDay! 🎉 Here's to the youth who are: Unstoppable Creative Determined Powerful Persistent Bold 👇 Tag them 👇
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"Many girls want to pursue education, but their fathers say 'no, you are 22 years old and you need to get married'," explains Souhaila, a Palestinian refugee challenging the gender stereotypes to support young refugees in Lebanon. Read her story unwo.men/upel50Kf4Am #YouthDay
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On #YouthDay we call for leadership practices that combat ageism: 👉Lead change with youth in solidarity. 👉Follow the evidence & best practices. 👉Introduce special measures & quotas for representation. 👉Strengthen research on ageism. Read statement: unwo.men/j0V550KiJwg
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"As a woman, you're told that you shouldn't go out & do things by yourself. But I decided that I was going to change that & go anyway," says Cally, an athlete who's attempting to set women's fastest known time for cycling up Kilimanjaro. 👉 unwo.men/jkcg50Kf1nH #YouthDay
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Young people continue to face intersecting forms of discrimination in education, career opportunities and public spaces. This #YouthDay, stand up against ageism. Are you with us?
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