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    Sep 9

    “Women have a right to peaceful protest and to a life free of violence." Executive Director a.i. of UN Women, Ms. Pramila Patten, stands in solidarity with Afghan women who are fighting for the respect of their fundamental rights and freedoms. Statement:

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  2. 5 hours ago

    Respecting women and girls means respecting their decisions about their own bodies.

    17 replies 137 retweets 441 likes
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  3. 8 hours ago

    Do you intervene when you witness sexism and harassment? Do you speak up for gender equality and for human rights? 🆈🅴🆂: You're a defender of women’s rights! 🅽🅾: Try again. Find out more:

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  4. 9 hours ago

    Progress is only possible if all people can live their lives free of violence and free of fear. In Afghanistan, we continue our work with partners on the ground to ensure women’s human rights are protected so that they can build a peaceful future for their country.

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  5. 11 hours ago

    Join gender experts from across the , governments and civil society for the launch of UN Women’s Feminist Plan for Sustainability and Social Justice: a visionary and practical roadmap for a gender-responsive recovery from . Register here:

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  6. Retweeted
    13 hours ago

    "Afghan women are demanding the right to choose their own futures." -- Messenger of Peace to Security Council as highest UN official in Afghanistan stresses the need for continued international engagement & unwavering commitment to the country.

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  7. 13 hours ago

    Italy's minister of Equal Opportunities and Family highlights the importance of achieving gender equality through the implementation of innovative policies that place women and girls at the core of progress.

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    11 replies 56 retweets 186 likes
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  8. 17 hours ago

    Any job is a woman's job.

    36 replies 551 retweets 1,870 likes
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  9. 20 hours ago

    Do you see the intersection of climate change and issues of gender justice, and speak up for a sustainable future? 🆈🅴🆂: You're a climate activist! 🅽🅾: Learn about feminist . 👉

    8 replies 33 retweets 89 likes
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  10. 23 hours ago

    Join us on Sep 16 to know the journey of the Public Conversation Platform and how it spurred the diverse discussion on gender equality. Register here:

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  11. Sep 9

    Women are disproportionately affected from the economic fallout of the pandemic. Here's how & what needs to be done to improve their situation.

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  12. Sep 9

    "Girls’ education is a powerful tool for building peace and security.” - at today's Security Council briefing on the situation in Afghanistan.

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  13. Sep 9

    Reject gender stereotypes and norms. Women and girls can do anything!

    18 replies 133 retweets 325 likes
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  14. Sep 9

    Wazhma Frogh is an Afghan peacebuilder and women's human rights activist. She addressed the Security Council meeting to urge leaders to unite and act to ensure women and girls' safety and futures.

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  15. Sep 9

    We must work together to break down the stereotypes and gender biases that keep women from political leadership.

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  16. Sep 9

    Girls can.

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  17. Sep 9

    With the support of 🇮🇹, UN Women Oasis Centres work within the Za’atari camp to build women’s resilience and empowerment through access to sustainable livelihood opportunities and multi-sectoral services.

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    12 replies 35 retweets 115 likes
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  18. Retweeted
    Sep 8

    Women are conspicuous by their absence in the new Taliban governing authority. The Taliban leadership is not walking the talk re: the stated goal of building an inclusive government. :

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    6 replies 25 retweets 57 likes
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  19. Sep 9

    On this International Day to Protect Education from Attack, children & youth in conflict zones remain among the most vulnerable. We must safeguard schools as places of protection & safety where they can learn and reach their full potential. Education is a human right.

    8 replies 98 retweets 222 likes
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  20. Sep 9

    The pandemic underscores society’s reliance on women while simultaneously exposing structural inequalities. 👇Explore the gendered impacts.

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