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Equality Now

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International women's rights organization using the law to end discrimination and violence against women & girls globally for 30 years.

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"We have some indefatigable leaders that are working to end backlash... As an American, & my motherโ€™s daughter, & more importantly as my daughterโ€™s mother, I am grateful that you are fighting this fight." Chelsea Clinton, Vice Chair, Clinton Foundation speaking at #CSW69 #QOTD

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This week, Divya Srinivasan will be leading the Spotlight Initiative SHINE discussion on harmful practices. Join us and be part of co-creating knowledge. ๐Ÿ”—Join here: bit.ly/3WDKVaw Equality Now #SHINE #SpotlightInitiative #EVAWG #EndFGM #ChildMarriage #Unite2EndFGM

This week, Divya Srinivasan will be leading the <a href="/GlobalSpotlight/">Spotlight Initiative</a> SHINE discussion on harmful practices.

Join us and be part of co-creating knowledge.
๐Ÿ”—Join here: bit.ly/3WDKVaw

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#SHINE #SpotlightInitiative #EVAWG #EndFGM #ChildMarriage #Unite2EndFGM
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Testimony on CT's anti-FGM bill (S.B. 1438) is happening now. Watch live: buff.ly/3fx1Nw2 FGM is a human rights violation. It must not be conflated with gender-affirming care. #EndFGM #HumanRights #CTLegislation #WatchLive

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At #CSW69, the call to action was clear: push back against the rollback of rights and fight for legal equality. Our guide helps CSOs use UN mechanisms to advocate for womenโ€™s and girlsโ€™ rights. Nowโ€™s the time to act. ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/CCM5BYu #Beijing30 #WomensRights

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#Kyrgyzstan has enacted its new Labor Code, removing outdated job bans that previously restricted women from more than 400 professions. Learn how Equality Now and our partners have worked together to push for this change ๐Ÿ‘‰ buff.ly/aqSz6G3#Genderโ€ฆ #WomensRights

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Sexual violence is a legal and systemic failure. This #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth, weโ€™re calling out the laws, gaps & failures that keep survivors from justice. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/3O6TgSP #EndSexualViolence #SAAM2025

Sexual violence is a legal and systemic failure. This #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth, weโ€™re calling out the laws, gaps &amp; failures that keep survivors from justice.

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 #EndSexualViolence #SAAM2025
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Outdated laws rooted in force-based definitions of rape are failing survivors across Latin America & the Caribbean. Our new guide with ParlAmericas supports parliamentarians in advancing consent-based legislation that upholds survivorsโ€™ rights. ๐Ÿ”—buff.ly/hc94uNy #SAAM

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Kyrgyzstanโ€™s Parliament has passed a bill introducing harsher penalties for sexual violence committed against persons with disabilities Disability is now an aggravating factor, with sentences up to life in prison. ๐Ÿ”— Read more buff.ly/QTv3jlq #Kyrgyzstan #SAAM2025

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The retrial of #HarveyWeinstein is a reminder: the law should require an examination of the ENTIRE context in #SexualViolence cases, which requires survivor-centered #justice & legal reform. Without it, power will continue to protect predators. Read more buff.ly/7iCB0tJ

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Sex without consent is rape. But many laws still don't say that. Sexual violence laws around the world continue to fail survivors and fall short of international human rights standards. Hereโ€™s why consent must be at the heart of the law. ๐Ÿ”— buff.ly/LMXVmfD #SAAM2025

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Good laws aren't enough, survivors of #SexualViolence need systems that work. We train justice actors to respond better and ensure survivors are heard. Change starts with implementation. ๐Ÿ”—Read more buff.ly/MmnyENe #SAAM2025 #SurvivorJustice

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A new report from #SAMAJ explores whether legal aid is truly reaching survivors of sexual violence in #SouthAsia. Findings show low awareness, exclusion of marginalized groups, and underfunded crisis response. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: buff.ly/F0l3fAS

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The #TakeItDown Act has passed, & awaits being signed into law in the USA ๐ŸŽ‰ It requires online platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate images, including #deepfakes within 48 hours & creates criminal penalties for distribution. Read more on deepfakes buff.ly/1IPtAHq

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๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we honor the journalists reshaping harmful narratives. A free & ethical press is essential for holding power to account & advancing the rights of women & girls. ๐Ÿ”—Explore our toolkits for journalists: buff.ly/6Fezm5O #JournalismMatters

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Connecticut is one of just 9 U.S. states without a law banning FGM. SB1438 could change that in 2025โ€”if lawmakers strengthen it first. Survivors deserve justice, protection, and education for all. Take action now: bit.ly/3GBVPsc #EndFGM #SB1438 #CTLegislature

Connecticut is one of just 9 U.S. states without a law banning FGM. SB1438 could change that in 2025โ€”if lawmakers strengthen it first. Survivors deserve justice, protection, and education for all. Take action now: bit.ly/3GBVPsc 
#EndFGM #SB1438 #CTLegislature
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FGM doesnโ€™t happen in just one or two countries, it affects communities across the U.S. Our Global Legal Advisor, Shivangi Misra, highlights the urgent need to confront this hidden crisis. Read more in PassBlue's latest piece: buff.ly/jtQQfPv #EndFGM

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Despite legal bans, FGM continues to affect displaced Sudanese girls in Egypt. Our new report with Tadwein for Gender Studies reveals how misinformation, legal confusion & tight-knit migrant networks shape FGM practices: buff.ly/7vhM0TM #EndFGM #Sudan #Egypt #Migration #GenderEquality

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Gender inequality doesnโ€™t just hurt women. It holds everyone back, including men. Thatโ€™s why we need the #ERA, so no one is limited by outdated laws, roles, or biases. Join our conversation for more info on how constitutional equality helps men too: buff.ly/wjEeR09