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  1. Retweeted
    19 Dec 2020

    2020 will be most remembered for the way drastically changed our lives, but not to be forgotten are all the strides made for women’s & girls' rights. Join us in celebrating some newsworthy moments for gender equality that happened this year. 📰🎉

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  2. 43 minutes ago

    Even before , many women and girls had experienced online abuse and harassment. With worldwide restrictions pushing more people online, digital gender abuse is worsening now that the internet is an absolute necessity. v

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  3. 4 hours ago

    Women are more visible in sports than ever before, but continue to be excluded and are paid far less than men in wages and prize money globally. Change begins with . Learn more:

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  4. 7 hours ago

    "I want to offer my children a better future." Suzan is one of many Lebanese women trying to keep their small businesses afloat with the help of in the midst of an economic crisis, & the .

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  5. 10 hours ago

    On 1 January, 12 women became the first train drivers since 2014 in Moscow, Russia after rules banning women from certain jobs were lifted last year. via

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  6. 13 hours ago

    brings together generations of women’s rights activists to finally make gender equality a lived reality for all. See how you can join the movement and be part of the change. 🔗:

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  7. 16 hours ago

    Did you know that taking is also taking action for gender equality? Women are disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change, which often worsen existing gender inequalities. Find out more actions:

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  8. 19 hours ago

    Join us in calling on world leaders to implement policies that ensure for work of equal value. It's high time.

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  9. 22 hours ago

    To make progress toward gender equity, men need to be involved. But the belief that they must make drastic sacrifices for women to earn a place at the table deters men from engaging in the conversation. via

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  10. Jan 5

    : The UK is the latest to abolish the so-called "tampon tax", eliminating sales taxes on women’s sanitary products. via

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  11. Jan 5

    From domestic chores to child care, this work mostly falls on women & has only increased since the outbreak of the pandemic. Found out how to help balance the workload in 2021. 🚣

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  12. Jan 5

    Our activism doesn't end in 2020. Let's stand united against racism and help build a world free of discrimination, hate and violence. Let's hear the voices of feminist leaders to guide the way in 2021.

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  13. Jan 5

    Stop. Blaming. Women.

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  14. Jan 4

    In 2021, we must address how the crisis has further exposed women's unequal burdens. Families, employers & policymakers will be forced to devise a way forward that values & eases women's unsustainable balancing act. via

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  15. Jan 4

    Women remain woefully underrepresented in the highest political positions. We need more for decisions that benefit everyone!

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  16. Jan 4

    2021 needs to be the year where we see diversity and gender equality in all decision-making levels, in the workplace and beyond. Representation matters.

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  17. Jan 4

    2020 forced us to change our lifestyles, with many celebrating the holiday period differently. This year might offer the global community several opportunities to work together and advance women's rights. 👇More from .

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    Jan 2

    1 in 3 women and girls experience violence in their lifetime -- and amid , domestic abuse has surged worldwide.⠀ ⠀ We can all do our part to support victims, starting by speaking out & sending a clear message: 'You are NOT alone'. via

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  19. Jan 4

    In the new year, demand equality at work. It's your right.

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  20. Jan 4

    Ending violence against women is everyone’s business. Every day, there is something you can do to make a difference. Here are 10 ways:

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  21. Jan 4

    We will speak up. We will uplift one another. We will fight for an equal future. Will you join us?

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