Just out: ’s 2023 #Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy. The updated #GenderPolicy sets the path forward for advancing gender equality in all we do. Explore it here:
Pinned Tweet
2
14
31
Follow
Click to Follow USAIDGender
USAID Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment
@USAIDGender
At , we believe in the transformational power of advancing gender equality globally. | Privacy Policy: usaid.link/p
USAID Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment’s Tweets
#DYK that men and boys are crucial allies in ending gender-based violence?
Meet Karim, a teacher in the Philippines, who was driven to become a champion to #endGBV after surviving an armed conflict in his hometown: usaid.link/tko
read image description
ALT
1
Empowering women & girls -- politically, economically, & socially -- is one of the most effective means to ensuring long-term, sustainable solutions in addressing #climatechange:
5
21
40
Journalists often face barriers every day to telling their stories, everything from harassment to imprisonment, threats, and actual injury or death. In Mexico, women journalists are working on the frontlines along the border to get their stories out. More:
1
1
1
#DYK: According to people with severe mental health conditions die prematurely – as much as two decades early – due to preventable physical conditions? is committed to prioritizing mental health services to increase survival for all. #MentalHealthMonth
7
15
Depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after childbirth are extremely common, affecting millions of women worldwide. is advancing a new framework to guide #MaternalMentalHealth support & help expecting and new moms thrive. usaidmomentum.org/resource/a-sha
2
8
’s teamed up with to train women from the Brazilian Amazon in geospatial tools to protect the forest and improve agroforestry production. Learn more: servir.alliancebioversityciat.org/women-from-the
5
6
In partnership with , is working in #Mozambique 🇲🇿 to test the effectiveness of incorporating #CervicalCancer screening into #FamilyPlanning services—and understand how these improved health services can help save women’s lives.
Learn more: youtu.be/5AtNWH54uUQ
2
3
8
DYK our Women in Rwandan Energy initiative trained 184 #FemaleApprentices & interns, resulting in 111 gaining employment? #ElectricalEngineer Mediatrice is one of them. LISTEN to her story or READ more👇
ow.ly/Xe1v50NRbMv
#PA22AR
4
5
Women-centric technology ➡️ women’s economic empowerment. Check out how is creating economic opportunities for women & girls by working with to close the gender digital divide in Rwanda: ow.ly/uen850NXv65 #GirlsinICT
1
7
To catalyze sustainable development, we need to strengthen open, inclusive, and secure digital ecosystems around the world.
endorsed the Digital Public Goods Charter which sets forward a positive, collaborative vision to make this happen: usaid.gov/news-informati
read image description
ALT
4
26
69
1
11
33
“Camp xSEL is an amazing place… one of my greatest experiences in life!” The USAID-supported Camp xSEL summer camp in Liberia is equipping high school girls with the tools and skills to excel in their health science education and careers. medium.com/usaid-2030/cam #GirlsinICT
6
10
#GirlsinICT! At the supported Innovation & Entrepreneurship Expo, a #ĐàNẵng University a Female-led team won a prize for developing packaging made from sugarcane pulp as a sustainable alternative to plastic!
2
7
mentors #women so they can mentor others. Since 2013, the org has scaled dramatically with the help of and created lasting #PrivateSectorPartnerships.
Learn more: usaid-pse.exposure.co/global-give-ba
3
4
When women and girls lack Internet and ICT access, it limits their opportunities. Digital inclusion empowers women and girls and boosts rural communities’ economies. Learn how + Microsoft are working for a more inclusive, equitable digital society: marketlinks.org/blogs/bridging
4
#ICYMI! If you weren't able to attend our #EarthDay event last week in which we announced the new #RISEUSAID winners you can catch up by watching the full recording here ⤵️
2
1
Women are underrepresented in technical & leadership roles in the power sector. That’s why launched the Women in Power System Transformation initiative to empower women in the #energy sector through training, mentorship, & support.
2
3
With the nearest health center 12 miles away, the village of Wouloufiena, Mali, relies on community health worker Founèba Traoré for malaria care.
She is one of 100k health workers supported by -led last year. #WorldMalariaDay
9
21
60
Gender inequality around the world is a barrier to solving the climate crisis. Read a Q&A with USAID and on how women and girls are leading the way in creating climate solutions. usaid.link/r87 #EarthDay
2
15
30
Meet Elisa from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with assistance, she rebuilt her life, following violent ethnic clashes that nearly destroyed her community.
We partner with community leaders like Elisa to build #locallyled #peace. youtube.com/watch?v=coQApJ
read image description
ALT
1
1
Check out ’s best practices for gender-responsive climate work, including addressing global challenges like gender-equitable access to green jobs, land rights, climate finance, & addressing GBV and harmful gender norms exacerbated by climate change.
1
3
4
The climate crisis directly impacts pregnant women & newborns. USAID works with partners to address climate related health impacts by strengthening quality & resilience of health systems: usaid.gov/policy/climate #EarthDay2023
5
21
33
1
2
5
This week, Special Assistant to the President Rachel Vogelstein highlighted the United States' commitment to addressing #GenderBasedViolence by announcing the latest grantee winners for the #RISEUSAID Grants Challenge.
1
7
25
Show this thread
Around the world, gender-based violence is a barrier to #HumanRights and #EnvironmentalSustainability.
This #EarthDay, meet the five new #RISEUSAID grantees and see how they will #InvestInOurPlanet by addressing #GBV in the #conservation sector: bit.ly/41HEWl8
6
12
Gender inequality around the world is a barrier to solving the climate crisis. Read a Q&A with and on how women and girls are leading the way in creating climate solutions. usaid.link/r87 #EarthDay
4
Indigenous women are on the front lines of climate effects, but are often left out of climate solutions. Learn more from partner about the #StewardingTheEarth campaign & how Indigenous women are included in climate decisions.
1
6
#DYK: ’s newly updated #Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy sets the path for our Agency to advance equality for women and girls in all their diversity in everything we do. Explore it here:
usaid.gov/document/2023-
#GenderPolicy
1
6
8
Women & girls are on the forefront of combatting #climatechange & have unique knowledge to address it. When we elevate their voices, we can unlock our full potential to tackle the #climatecrisis—making our 🌎 more prosperous for all. Learn more: usaid.gov/gender-equalit #EarthDay
3
“What I do is important for my community. When they fall sick, they receive treatment quickly & easily at a lower cost since they don’t have to travel to a health clinic” says Founèba, a community health worker in Mali providing critical care.
Her story: usaid.link/o4j
read image description
ALT
9
18
74
Investing in primary healthcare workers and staving off their shortage is imperative to the continued progress of global health. Tune in at 10 a.m. to hear ’s case for building a lasting and secure global health infrastructure. link.cgdev.org/l/683263/2023-
1
4
Are you a local, Zambian organization passionate about ending gender-based violence (GBV) in Zambia? USAID is providing funding for a partner to implement the Stop GBV Now activity. Learn more: ow.ly/ZMbg50NNQBW Click "Related Documents" and the Notice of Funding to apply.
5
25
92
. and the are seeking to partner with an organization to lead and implement activities under Women in the Digital Economy Fund (Wi-DEF). Interested organizations can express their interest by 5/26. More info: usaid.gov/digital-develo
read image description
ALT
5
9
As part of its celebration of #EarthDay, and announced five new award winners of the Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Environments Challenge to address #GBV in the context of environmental conservation. usaid.gov/news-informati #RISEUSAID
7
7
Breaking: just announced that USAID will work with Congress to double our funding to women across agricultural and food systems to $335 million, through ’s new Generating Resilience and Opportunities for Women (GROW) commitment. #LetsGrowEquality
1
10
26
Show this thread
With support from #RISEUSAID, five NEW local orgs in Central America, Eastern & Southern Africa & Southeast Asia will address #GenderBasedViolence in contexts of environmental degradation & #ClimateChange. Learn about the award winners—announced today: gender.pub/RISEpress
1
9
23
From conserving key species and increasing opportunities for women wildlife officers, to eliminating illegal logging and improving livelihoods, this #EarthDay, learn about ’s work to #InvestInOurPlanet
3
3
Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID) speaking about how women disproportionately bear the burden of shocks and stresses like climate change and conflict.
Women lack the seeds, technologies and financial resources.
We need to adjust our approach. We need to address systematic barriers.
6
8
Show this thread
We are announcing the new #RISEUSAID winners 🥳
- Latin America: +
- Asia: + and + + @ipwomenbai +
- Africa: + and +
Congrats to all! 👏
17
19