Dr Jemimah Njuki (@jemimah_njuki) 's Twitter Profile
Dr Jemimah Njuki

@jemimah_njuki

Feminist, gender equality advocate, mom, scientist, writer, foodie, Chief of Economic Empowerment @UN_Women. Tweets my own, retweets are not endorsements

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I congratulate Member States on the adoption of the Political Declaration at #CSW69 reaffirming their commitment to the rights, equality & empowerment of ALL women & girls. With hard won progress on gender equality at risk, promises made in Beijing 30 years ago must be fulfilled.

I congratulate Member States on the adoption of the Political Declaration at #CSW69 reaffirming their commitment to the rights, equality & empowerment of ALL women & girls. With hard won progress on gender equality at risk, promises made in Beijing 30 years ago must be fulfilled.
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There is no situation in which child marriage is consensual. When a girl is married, her entire future is compromised. Yet, 1 in 5 girls globally are forced to marry in childhood. More in our joint report with @‌UNICEF & @‌PlanGlobal: unwo.men/a2Lc50VeXWj #GirlGoals #CSW69

There is no situation in which child marriage is consensual. When a girl is married, her entire future is compromised.

Yet, 1 in 5 girls globally are forced to marry in childhood.

More in our joint report with @‌UNICEF & @‌PlanGlobal:  unwo.men/a2Lc50VeXWj

#GirlGoals #CSW69
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The Feminist Action for Climate Justice Stories of Change launched at #CSW69 with Commitment Makers discussing strengthening connections & exploring opportunities bring together changemakers advancing the women's rights global agenda: unwo.men/6ZQV50VhRIp #GenerationEquality

The Feminist Action for Climate Justice Stories of Change launched at #CSW69 with Commitment Makers discussing strengthening connections & exploring opportunities bring together changemakers advancing the women's rights global agenda: unwo.men/6ZQV50VhRIp 
#GenerationEquality
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UN Women successfully hosted a #CSW69 side event in NYC on "Collaborating for Change: Showcasing AfDB, UN Women & the Government of 🇸🇸 Partnership to Promote Financial Inclusion for Women & Youth." The discussion featured key leaders & experts driving economic empowerment.

UN Women successfully hosted a #CSW69 side event in NYC on "Collaborating for Change: Showcasing AfDB, UN Women & the Government of 🇸🇸 Partnership to Promote Financial Inclusion for Women & Youth." The discussion featured key leaders & experts driving economic empowerment.
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Today, we remember Wangari Maathai, born #OnThisDay. An environmentalist, women’s rights activist, and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Her legacy lives on.

Today, we remember Wangari Maathai, born #OnThisDay.

An environmentalist, women’s rights activist, and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Her legacy lives on.
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2025 is our turning point. We refuse to step back—we march forward. 💻 Digital revolution 💸 Freedom from poverty 🛑 Zero violence 📢 Power 🕊️Peace 🌍 Climate justice We fight for a world where rights, equality, and empowerment are a reality #ForAllWomenAndGirls.

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In 2025, 63% of women vs. 94% of men participate in the labor force. UN Women's approach addresses this gap through: 1️⃣Decent jobs 2️⃣Transforming care systems 3️⃣Just transitions to green economies. Our Rep. Aleta Miller spoke @ the 2nd G20 South Africa Employment Working Group in DBN.

In 2025, 63% of women vs. 94% of men participate in the labor force. <a href="/UN_Women/">UN Women</a>'s approach addresses this gap through:
1️⃣Decent jobs 
2️⃣Transforming care systems
3️⃣Just transitions to green economies. 
Our Rep. <a href="/AletaFMiller/">Aleta Miller</a> spoke @ the 2nd <a href="/g20org/">G20 South Africa</a> Employment Working Group in DBN.
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For generations, a poisonous lie has been allowed to fester—that pre-colonial Africans were primitive people who only learned mining and metallurgy from Europeans. This falsehood was so aggressively enforced that many Africans today still doubt their ancestors’ technological

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‼️Watch the livestream of the EmpowerHer Conference‼️ 🗓️ Wednesday, April 23, 2025 🕙 10am - 4pm 👉 bit.ly/4lGtRLV #EmpowerHer

‼️Watch the livestream of the EmpowerHer Conference‼️

🗓️ Wednesday, April 23, 2025
🕙 10am - 4pm 
👉 bit.ly/4lGtRLV

#EmpowerHer
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تابعوا البث الحي لفعاليات مؤتمر "تَمْكِينُهَا" الذي اُفتتح بكلمة د. معز دريد، المدير الإقليمي بالنيابة لهيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة في الدول العربية، احتفالاً بإطلاق برنامج "تسريع التمكين الاقتصادي للنساء" ضمن الشراكة الاستراتيجية مع دولة الإمارات. رابط: unwo.men/Zj2550VG2rH

تابعوا البث الحي لفعاليات مؤتمر "تَمْكِينُهَا" الذي اُفتتح بكلمة د. معز دريد، المدير الإقليمي بالنيابة لهيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة في الدول العربية، احتفالاً بإطلاق برنامج "تسريع التمكين الاقتصادي للنساء" ضمن الشراكة الاستراتيجية مع دولة الإمارات.
رابط: unwo.men/Zj2550VG2rH
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H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of State in the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, delivers opening remarks at the #EmpowerHer Conference held in Abu Dhabi today.

H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot Bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Cabinet Member and Minister of State in the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, delivers opening remarks at the #EmpowerHer Conference held in Abu Dhabi today.
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HE Noura Khalifa Al Suwaidi Secretary-General of the الاتحاد النسائي العام delivers the welcoming remarks at the conference, highlighting the UAE’s commitment to women’s economic empowerment globally. #EmpowerHer.

HE Noura Khalifa Al Suwaidi
Secretary-General of the <a href="/UAEGWU/">الاتحاد النسائي العام</a> delivers the welcoming remarks at the conference, highlighting the UAE’s commitment to women’s economic empowerment globally. #EmpowerHer.
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In her keynote address at the #EmpowerHer conference, Noura Al Kaabi | نورة بنت محمد الكعبي, Minister of State, stresses that women’s empowerment is not an option, it is an economic necessity, underscoring the UAE’s partnership with UN Women across several key agendas.

In her keynote address at the #EmpowerHer conference,  <a href="/NouraAlKaabi/">Noura Al Kaabi | نورة بنت محمد الكعبي</a>, Minister of State, stresses that women’s empowerment is not an option, it is an economic necessity, underscoring the UAE’s partnership with <a href="/UN_Women/">UN Women</a> across several key agendas.
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📍 New York DKT. NCHEMBA: SERIKALI IKO TAYARI KUSHIRIKIANA NA WADAU KUIMARISHA USAWA WA KIJINSIA Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (Mb), amesema kuwa Tanzania iko tayari kushirikiana na wadau mbalimbali zikiwemo serikali, mashirika ya kimataifa, sekta binafsi

📍 New York 

DKT. NCHEMBA: SERIKALI IKO TAYARI KUSHIRIKIANA NA WADAU KUIMARISHA USAWA WA KIJINSIA

Waziri wa Fedha, Mhe. Dkt. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba (Mb), amesema kuwa Tanzania iko tayari kushirikiana na wadau mbalimbali zikiwemo serikali, mashirika ya kimataifa, sekta binafsi
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Despite notable progress on #GenderEquality, women still earn on average 20% less than men globally. This #LabourDay and every day, we demand 👏🏽 equal 👏 pay 👏🏻 for 👏🏾 equal 👏🏼 work 👏🏿. Learn more: unwo.men/5Ajm50VLjKy #GlobalGoals

Despite notable progress on #GenderEquality, women still earn on average 20% less than men globally.

This #LabourDay and every day, we demand 👏🏽 equal 👏 pay 👏🏻 for 👏🏾 equal 👏🏼 work 👏🏿.

Learn more: unwo.men/5Ajm50VLjKy

#GlobalGoals
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Find out 4⃣ key areas where science and #AgInnovation can contribute to the triple win of 🏆Gender equality 🏆Food & nutrition security 🏆Empowerment of women on📰👉 bit.ly/44Xe5q2 Sincere thanks to Chief Dr Jemimah Njuki of UN Women for sharing her valuable thoughts.

Find out 4⃣ key areas where science and #AgInnovation can contribute to the triple win of
🏆Gender equality
🏆Food &amp; nutrition security
🏆Empowerment of women 

on📰👉 bit.ly/44Xe5q2

Sincere thanks to Chief <a href="/jemimah_njuki/">Dr Jemimah Njuki</a> of <a href="/UN_Women/">UN Women</a> for sharing her valuable thoughts.
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A new UN Women report reveals a dire warning: Half of women’s organizations in humanitarian crisis zones may shut down in 6 months due to funding cuts. See our full press release: unwo.men/xvGi50VRATx #ForAllWomenAndGirls

A new <a href="/UN_Women/">UN Women</a> report reveals a dire warning:

Half of women’s organizations in humanitarian crisis zones may shut down in 6 months due to funding cuts. 

See our full press release: unwo.men/xvGi50VRATx

#ForAllWomenAndGirls
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"Many women’s organizations are now being stretched to the brink. They are being asked to do more, with less—and in some cases, with almost nothing at all." New UN Women report shows 1/2 of women’s organizations aiding women in crises may shut down due to global aid cuts.