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    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:

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  2. 3 hours ago

    Ending violence against women is everyone’s business. Here are 10 ways you can and make a difference during the of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, and every day, even during the pandemic.

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  3. 6 hours ago

    You can take from your couch, kitchen, backyard and on your phone.

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  4. 9 hours ago

    Women's significant contributions are not always included in history books. Discover the noteworthy women, grassroots movements and historic milestones that have changed the world for women and girls.

    History of women’s rights
    Discover the noteworthy women, grassroots movements and historic milestones that have changed the world for women and girls. Join #GenerationEquality to accelerate progress for an equal future.
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  5. 12 hours ago

    Naruthai had to quit her passion for performance because of the online harassment that is all too common and often unaddressed. Today she's speaking out to end online abuse. | |

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  6. 15 hours ago

    Women make up the majority of the people responding to response, but the voices we hear from the front line are often male. Change begins with more women reporters, storytellers and leaders in the media industry.

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  7. 18 hours ago

    An advocate, social worker and domestic violence survivor in Thailand shares her experience and urges everyone to take action to support survivors.

    Dismantling domestic violence one action at a time
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  8. 21 hours ago

    Together with our partners, we are working to end violence against women and girls. Hear from women leaders from Kosovo to Kenya! | |

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  9. 24 hours ago

    Muqadasa Ahmadzai went from hiding her studies from her family, to becoming one of Afghanistan's most well-known social activists and a member of the Youth Parliament. Hear Muqadasa's incredible story on podcast feat 🎧

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  10. Nov 21

    📣 Committed. 📣 Unstoppable. 📣 Making their voices heard. Even throughout the pandemic, 's activism does not stop! Check us out on . 🤳

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  11. Nov 21

    Since the outbreak of , there has been a spike in reports of violence against women. of Activism is an opportunity to make a difference for the better. Every one of us has a role to play.

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  12. Nov 21

    Women and girls continue to face multiple forms of discrimination based on: - Sexual orientation - Religion - Age - Disability - Economic or social status - Race and ethnicity - Sex or gender ...& more This is why we need an intersectional approach for defending human rights.

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  13. Nov 21

    The Forum will be a space to amplify the voices and demands of young women and girls with disabilities, Afro descendants, indigenous youth, the + community, refugees and migrants and many others. More on the Youth Journey:

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  14. Nov 21

    No more sexist ads. No more stereotypical roles. No more objectification. No more underrepresentation. On , let's call on a new standard for how women and girls are portrayed on television and in the entertainment industry.

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  15. Nov 21

    Vanina Escales, a journalist and activist in Argentina, talks about the founding of the movement and the journalists who took a stand to say “enough” to femicide.

    Kickstarting a movement to end femicide
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  16. Nov 20

    "The pandemic has demonstrated how many public and private systems depend on women performing multiple and often underpaid roles, and the fragility of that construction." - Executive Director

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  17. Nov 20

    The Youth Journey centers the leadership and participation of young people in the movement. Learn how we work on accountability, accessibility and mobilization of youth:

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  18. Nov 20

    has disrupted education for 1.6 billion children. To reimagine the future of learning , we need everyone’s ideas, creativity, resources and heart. Join and us!

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  19. Nov 20

    You can make a difference in the fight to end violence against women. Cairo-based activist Soraya Bahgat talks about starting a movement to prevent mob sexual assaults in Tahrir Square.

    Defending women protesters from violence
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  20. Nov 20

    Don't forget it ⬇️

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  21. Nov 20

    "Having an Action Coalition on bodily autonomy and sexual and reproductive health rights is a chance to tackle a core issue of human rights and gender equality." - Executive Director

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