Sarah Hendriks

@sarah_hendriks

Proud Canadian. Passionate runner. Purposeful . Director of Policy, Programme, Intergovernmental division . Tweets my own

New York, New York
Joined April 2009
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    Mar 23

    80% of the displaced by climate-related issues in the world are . 70% of the 1.3 billion people living in extreme poverty are women. Women and girls’ full and equal participation in decision-making processes related to must be a top priority!

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  2. Mar 21

    To for Feminist Climate Justice we need more ➡️Financing ➡️Data ➡️Resilience building ➡️Women's and girls' leadership & participation Commit to via the Action Coalition on Climate Justice:

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    Mar 16

    The Global Alliance for Care, and held a discussion on how to sustainably incorporate the care economy across sectors. This is necessary if we are to tackle climate change. Care work needs to be supported through policy, social norms & attitude change.

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    Mar 15

    Today I joined an important event hosted by on violence against women in politics. I cannot emphasize it enough: Women must be able to participate in politics safely and free from ALL types of violence.

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  5. Mar 16

    What a phenomenal side event on the power of care systems to drive equality for people and planet. Such powerful voices from across all partners around the table:

    Fabuloso panel de alto nivel para compartir y reflexionar sobre la centralidad de los cuidados en nuestra sociedad y cómo evolucionar a su reconocimiento, redistribución y reducción en la vida de las mujeres en el marco de la
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  6. Mar 16

    Thank you to and for hosting today's event on Biodiversity and Gender Equality. The post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework must include 1⃣ Gender-specific targets 2⃣ Women in decision-making 3⃣ Gender-responsive implementation 4⃣ Gender statistics

    Amb. Zhang Jun emphasized the importance of gender equality in biodiversity conservations and sustainable development at the side event co-hosted by 🇨🇳🇪🇺 and with support of Here are the highlights👇
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  7. Retweeted
    Mar 15

    Women and girls are leaders of climate responses and solutions. The Action Coalition on Feminist Action for Climate Justice aims to harness the momentum of with women and girls at the center towards a sustainable future for all.

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  8. Mar 16

    24 Hours of Generation Equality is off to an incredible start! Please join the sessions on Action Coalitions and Climate Justice.

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  9. Mar 14

    The climate crisis is not a “gender neutral” global crisis, women and girls experience the greatest impacts of climate change. Join the and hear as part of the opening session. 👇👇

    The 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women is happening from 14-25 March! 's theme is: Achieving gender equality in the context of climate change, environmental and disaster risk reduction policies and programmes. Learn more:
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    Mar 7

    Ahead of the International Women's Day , heads of several UN agencies in Geneva speak about the importance of gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow. 1/2

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    Mar 1

    Are you ready for ? 🎬 Join us LIVE w/ on International Women’s Day in celebrating the women and girls leading the charge on a sustainable future 🌱 🔗 More info: 🗓️ 8 March 2022 | 🕙10:00 AM (EST)

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    Mar 4

    The is working 24/7 to scale up the capacity to deliver life-saving support to people desperate for protection and shelter in Ukraine & neighbouring countries. We are fully committed to staying and delivering for everyone affected by this deadly conflict.

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    Mar 2

    The has spoken and the message is loud and clear: End hostilities in Ukraine — now. Silence the guns — now. Open the door to dialogue and diplomacy — now.

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    Feb 27

    🎬 Watch LIVE General Assembly Emergency meeting on 🗓️ 28 Feb 2022 🕙 10:00 AM (EST) 🔗 For ES, FR, RU, AR & ZH:

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  15. Feb 28

    Read this 👇👇 critical statement on Ukraine by Executive Director, Sima Bahous Global lessons on gender equality in crises: 1⃣The international community must keep women and girls at the centre. 2⃣Humanitarian assistance must be gender-responsive.

    UN Women is gravely concerned at the intensification of the military offensive in  and its consequences on the lives and livelihoods of all, in particular women & girls. We're committed to supporting Ukraine’s people. My full statement:
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    Feb 24

    Remarkable speech. Addressed to the Russian people, it should also be heard everywhere.

    President Zelenskyy's speech to the Russian people
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plea to the Russian people in video remarks posted early on Feb. 24 local time with English subtitles.
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  17. 9 Dec 2021

    An estimated 22.8 million Afghan people — more than half the country’s population — are expected to face potentially life-threatening food insecurity this winter. Women & girls will be impacted the most. Read the gender alert on Afghanistan👇

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  18. 7 Dec 2021

    Adolescent girls in most provinces in Afghanistan remain locked out of their classrooms. This is unacceptable. 's latest gender alert on Afghanistan documents the status of women and girls’ rights since August 2021. Read this 👇👇👇

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  19. 7 Dec 2021

    Looking forward to this important conversation on What Works in Gender and Health at the UN

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    To access the forum: 1 – Go here ➡ 2 – Add your email address 3 – Set password 4 – 🖱Create account
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  20. 6 Dec 2021

    I am reflecting on the women killed in the Montreal Polytechnique massacre--just because they were women. 14 noms que nous n’oublierons jamais Throughout let the message echo loud & clear: we stand with those impacted by and femicide today & always.

    Today, we honour the memory of the 14 women who were murdered and the 13 who were harmed, during the Polytechnique massacre 32 years ago. My heart goes out to all those who were affected by this senseless tragedy, and anyone who has been impacted by .
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