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For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.

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⚠️ Anti-rights movements are on the rise. They are trying to reverse progress and spread stigma, putting the rights and lives of #LGBTIQ+ people at risk. We must push forward and act collectively. 👉 Learn how in this explainer: unwo.men/x2q250Skw88

⚠️ Anti-rights movements are on the rise.

They are trying to reverse progress and spread stigma, putting the rights and lives of #LGBTIQ+ people at risk.

We must push forward and act collectively.

👉 Learn how in this explainer: unwo.men/x2q250Skw88
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Gender Equality must be at the heart of our future and the heart of every government for all to thrive. We need to invest in the care economy, eradicate poverty, and invest to end gender violence so every women and girl has access to safety, choice and a voice. #SheVotes2024

Gender Equality must be at the heart of our future and the heart of every government for all to thrive. 

We need to invest in the care economy, eradicate poverty, and invest to end gender violence so every women and girl has access to safety, choice and a voice.

#SheVotes2024
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Our new government is promising change. So what does that mean for us? Our Executive Director shares why ending violence against women is the change we urgently need👇

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Care inequality affects all of us, from children to the elderly, and across all genders. To deliver change for women we must value the care economy.

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We welcome the decision to uphold the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the Gambia and continue to stand against all violations of women's rights and health across the world. #EndFGM

We welcome the decision to uphold the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the Gambia and continue to stand against all violations of women's rights and health across the world.

#EndFGM
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1.1 million girls are out of school in #Afghanistan. They continue to demonstrate extraordinary resilience in the face of incredible challenges. but the consequences of inaction to restore to full spectrum of their rights are catastrophic. We need immediate global action. Now.

1.1 million girls are out of school in #Afghanistan.

They continue to demonstrate extraordinary resilience in the face of incredible challenges. but the consequences of inaction to restore to full spectrum of their rights are catastrophic. We need immediate global action. Now.
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We are on the ground in #Afghanistan, supporting Afghan women and girls every day. Invest in women's rights today - link in bio.💙

We are on the ground in #Afghanistan, supporting Afghan women and girls every day.

Invest in women's rights today - link in bio.💙
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As Sima Bahous calls on all stakeholders to guarantee the immediate protection of women and girls in #Haiti, we call for your support so that we can continue providing vital help to the 300,000+ displaced women and girls experiencing violence every day. Donate through our bio.

As <a href="/unwomenchief/">Sima Bahous</a> calls on all stakeholders to guarantee the immediate protection of women and girls in #Haiti, we call for your support so that we can continue providing vital help to the 300,000+ displaced women and girls experiencing violence every day.

Donate through our bio.
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The war on #Gaza is a war on women. During her recent visit to Gaza, UN Women Palestine, Special Representative Maryse Guimond saw the daily escalation of violence and destruction there. You can read her full brief below: unwomen.org/en/news-storie…

The war on #Gaza is a war on women.

During her recent visit to Gaza, <a href="/unwomenpal/">UN Women Palestine</a>, Special Representative Maryse Guimond saw the daily escalation of violence and destruction there.

You can read her full brief below:
unwomen.org/en/news-storie…
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How many Olympics have had equal participation of athletes? None - until now. The race to equality is definitely underway at #PARIS2024 #ChangeTheGame #GenderEqualOlympics

How many Olympics have had equal participation of athletes?

None - until now.

The race to equality is definitely underway at #PARIS2024 

#ChangeTheGame #GenderEqualOlympics
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#Care work is central to thriving societies and economies. In the UK, Women provide £283 billion work of unpaid childcare and £50 billion worth of unpaid adult care each year. To achieve a sustainable, stable economy in the UK, we must invest in the care economy.

#Care work is central to thriving societies and economies.

In the UK, Women provide £283 billion work of unpaid childcare and £50 billion worth of unpaid adult care each year.

To achieve a sustainable, stable economy in the UK, we must invest in the care economy.
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#Paris2024 may be the first Olympic Games to achieve 50:50 gender representation amongst athletes, but it hasn't achieved total equality just yet. Women athletes still face inequality in: 👉 Pay 👉 Investment 👉 Leadership 👉 Media presence Join us in calling to #ChangeTheGame!

#Paris2024 may be the first Olympic Games to achieve 50:50 gender representation amongst athletes, but it hasn't achieved total equality just yet.

Women athletes still face inequality in:
👉 Pay
👉 Investment
👉 Leadership
👉 Media presence

Join us in calling to #ChangeTheGame!
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Nominations for the 2024 UN Women UK Awards are now open! From grassroots activism to corporate leadership, if there's someone you think deserves to be celebrated for their work progressing gender equality, click the link in our bio now! [Design credit: Lucy Tilley]

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Girls who play sport tend to: 📚stay in school longer 🤰delay pregnancy 💰get better jobs It also teaches them: 💙self-belief ❤️resilience 💛teamwork 💚ambition Sport changes the game for women, and it changes their future. Together, we can #ChangeTheGame #Paris2024

Girls who play sport tend to:
📚stay in school longer
🤰delay pregnancy
💰get better jobs

It also teaches them:
💙self-belief
❤️resilience
💛teamwork
💚ambition

Sport changes the game for women, and it changes their future.

Together, we can #ChangeTheGame

#Paris2024
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It’s World Humanitarian Day! Today and every day, we honour the brave humanitarians worldwide who sacrifice their lives to aid those in need. We must end the normalisation of increasing attacks against civilians and aid workers. #ActForHumanity #WHD2024

It’s World Humanitarian Day!

Today and every day, we honour the brave humanitarians worldwide who sacrifice their lives to aid those in need. We must end the normalisation of increasing attacks against civilians and aid workers.

#ActForHumanity #WHD2024
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Time is running out! We know you’ve had that tab open for weeks, waiting for the right time to apply. This is your sign that NOW is the time. Apply now to be our new DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR or VOLUNTEER GRAPHIC DESIGNER by Friday 30th August. 👇 unwomenuk.org/work-with-us/

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Not sure who to nominate for our 2024 Awards? Nominations are open for six awards to celebrate different areas of progress for gender equality. Have a look through to figure out which category best suits your Gender Equality Champion. Still have questions? Drop us a message!

Not sure who to nominate for our 2024 Awards?

Nominations are open for six awards to celebrate different areas of progress for gender equality. Have a look through to figure out which category best suits your Gender Equality Champion.

Still have questions? Drop us a message!
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Launching our #CareEconomy research today highlighting the impact on🇬🇧women & families💥 Are you in #Liverpool? DM us to join! With guests Fiona Armstrong-Gibbs(Liverpool John Moores University) & @Chris_Spriggs (K I N D R E D) sharing their work Liverpool City Region driving real #change for women & communities

Launching our #CareEconomy research today highlighting the impact on🇬🇧women &amp; families💥
Are you in #Liverpool? DM us to join!
With guests Fiona Armstrong-Gibbs(<a href="/LJMU/">Liverpool John Moores University</a>) &amp; @Chris_Spriggs (<a href="/kindred_lcr/">K I N D R E D</a>) sharing their work <a href="/LpoolCityRegion/">Liverpool City Region</a> driving real #change for women &amp; communities
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One year on from the horrific October 7th attacks, we condemn the attack by Hamas in Israel, call for all hostages to be released and a lasting ceasefire. António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General’s, message: un.org/sg/en/content/…