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Who needs feminist crisis funding the most? Grassroots women, local community leaders and activists, young feminists—the groups most affected during a crisis, says a Sudanese activist. Learn more:

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Thank you to @Harry_Styles for your donation! By giving to Global Fund for Women, you are helping shift power & resources to communities most impacted by injustice—and supporting grassroots solutions. We appreciate your #kindness & support for gender justice movements.

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We are so excited to learn about @Harry_Styles ' collaboration with Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele for the release of his new album, Fine Line. The t-shirt will be on sale through Thu Dec 19 & a portion of proceeds will go to us! Via @billboard

Harry Styles Drops ‘Fine Line’-Inspired Collaboration with Gucci’s Alessandro Michele: See the Shirt

On Monday (Dec. 16), Harry Styles dropped a limited-edition collaboration with Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele to celebrate the release of his new album, Fine Line.

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Many Japanese women are fighting for the right to wear eyeglasses to work, a new front in the growing movement to end to the prescriptive beauty standards faced by female employees.

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We exist to support the courageous efforts of women’s groups who work every day to ensure women can own property, vote, run for office, get paid fair wages, and live free from violence.

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Art is activism #artivism #GoldenGlobes

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Write it down. Print it. Commit it to memory. Put it one of those digital frames. This is important. #GoldenGlobes

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When all our voices join together, we become impossible to ignore!

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Closing the gender technology gap means helping girls access training and educational opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) and IT (information technology).

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On #WorldEnvironmentDay , let’s remember Wangari Maathai. An environmentalist, women’s rights activist, and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. @UN_Women

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Meet Gladys West: One Of The 'Hidden Figures' Behind The Creation Of The GPS System

Meet Gladys West: One Of The 'Hidden Figures' Behind The Creation Of The GPS System - Because of...

Gladys West (right) with her husband Ira West/Photo credit: Mike Morones/Free Lance-Star When 87-year-old dedicated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Gladys West, put together a...

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Iceland just made it illegal to pay men more than women for the same job

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"I like to share that water is really sacred. Water is life. Mother Earth doesn't need us, we need her."—Autumn Peltier is a 14-year-old water advocate from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, in Canada.

Meet Autumn Peltier, teen water warrior | CBC Radio

It's our first shout out to a living youth leader! Meet Autumn Peltier. Greatly influenced by her great aunt Josephine Mandamin, Autumn has been using her voice to advocate for water rights since she...

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#SelfiesForSoph b/c the way @SophiaBush inspires so many inspires us to keep advocating for women & girls everywhere

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#MomsDontNeed to be told how, when, and if they will become mothers:

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Iranian women are sharing videos of themselves defying laws forcing them to wear headscarves in public, despite a ruling they could face up to 10 years in jail, reports journalist & activist @AlinejadMasih . #WhiteWednesdays #MyStealthyFreedom

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So happy it's #CanadaDay , the perfect excuse to share this gem from one of our fave Canadians, PM Justin Trudeau 🇨🇦

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From our heart to #Orlando . We stand w/ the #LGBTQI community b/c everyone deserves to live & love freely everywhere

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Only when women can decide if and when they get married or have children will we be able to say that they have equality and justice.

What is Gender Justice? | The Importance of Gender Justice

What is gender justice? It is the systemic redistribution of power, opportunities, & access for people of all genders. Learn more about the importance of gender justice.

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Today is International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. Now more than ever, we must #EndFGM !

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“It's great to give love. It's great to spread kindness. It's great to give ourselves, but before we do, we need to make sure we are available for it.” — @Kadiatoukonate9 , ED of @cjflguinee , advocates for emotional healing & community care for WHRDs. 1/2

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Thank you @Mariska for your incredible passion & commitment to survivors of sexual violence. We're excited to be here, too! #stateofwomen

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Happy Birthday to proud #feminist & powerful woman, @Beyonce ! http://t.co/to3V63uTSN #HappyBirthdayBeyonce http://t.co/1oKeVm1ZdU

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"There was a senator, I think it was after my pancreatic cancer, who announced with great glee that I was going to be dead within six months...That senator, whose name I have forgotten, is now himself dead, and I am very much alive." #RuthBaderGinsburg

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Happy 100th birthday, Katherine Johnson! Thanks to her work as a mathematician at @NASA , Neil Armstrong had an accurate flight path to the moon. Via @Becauseofthem .

NASA Pioneer Katherine Johnson Attends Unveiling Ceremony Of Her Own Statue At Alma Mater - Because...

advertisement Photo credit: F. Brian Ferguson/Gazette-Mail On Saturday, a day before her 100th birthday, NASA pioneer Katherine Johnson returned to her alma mater of West Virginia State University...

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22 women have come forward under their own names to accuse the president of the United States of sexual assault, unwanted touching, or other inappropriate sexual behavior. The most recent accusation has been barely covered by most newspapers.

Major newspapers largely leave new report of sexual assault by Trump off their front pages

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So saddened by news reporting that poet, author & phenomenal woman Maya Angelou has died at 86. http://t.co/UwoA6MZHg7

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When women and girls are safe and free from violence; can earn their own money; can have an equal voice in their family and community; and can decide if, and when, they get married or have children will we be able to say that they have equality and justice

What is Gender Justice? | The Importance of Gender Justice

What is gender justice? It is the systemic redistribution of power, opportunities, & access for people of all genders. Learn more about the importance of gender justice.

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Feminist groups in Afghanistan have been providing food, medical care, & safe spaces for women & children. They’ve set up schools for girls in secret under prior Taliban rule & will continue in secret if they have to.

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For #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth , @MeTooMVMT is hosting the IG Live event, "Rendered Invisible: Survivors During Wartime," on Apr 21. Join @Ladelman of @GlobalFundWomen , along with @OmnaTigray to discuss how sexual violence is used as a tool of war in Tigray & around the world.

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The #Houston19 are more good news from the US midterm elections! All 19 Black women who ran for various judicial seats in Harris County won their races, marking the single biggest victory for Black women in the county's history.

All 19 Black Women Running for Judge in a Texas Race Won Tuesday Night

Looking for some great news after Tuesday's midterms? Meet the #Houston19.

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"A gender equal world is healthier, wealthier, more productive & more peaceful." @Katja_Iversen of @WomenDeliver on the good practices in gender equality law recommendations for G7 countries, signed on by Nobel winner @NadiaMuradBasee & @phumzileunwomen

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"Whether you're a feminist or an economist – or just a person who wants to live in a better world – you should want to see all girls in school." @Malala knows the value of her education & works to create a world where all girls have the same opportunity.

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For us, it's simple: girls matter. No exceptions. #DayoftheGirl

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Only when women & girls are safe & free from violence; can earn their own money; can have an equal voice in their family and community; & can decide if, & when, they get married or have children, will we be able to say that they have equality & justice.

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#Education is a public good, and every girl and woman has the right to safely obtain one. No exceptions.

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India Rules Sex With a Child Bride Is Always Rape in a Massive Win for Girls’ Rights

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Fatima al-Fihri was a Muslim woman from Tunisia who founded the first known university more than 1,000 years ago: the University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco. #MuslimWomensDay #WHM2019

The true story of Fatima al-Fihri, the founder of the world’s first known university

She paved the way for modern universities around the globe

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From Brazil to Burma, Nigeria to Nicaragua, women's movements make change! #BuildMovementsNotWalls

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"When women are at the table, different decisions are made." @LondonBreed , first African American woman mayor of San Francisco #WomensMarchSF #TogetherWeRise

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Only when women & girls are safe & free from violence; can earn their own money; can have an equal voice in their family and community; & can decide if, & when, they get married or have children, will we be able to say that they have equality & justice.

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BREAKING: Pro-choice advocates just won the biggest Supreme Court abortion case in decades via @voxdotcom

BREAKING: Pro-choice advocates just won the biggest Supreme Court abortion case in decades

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"It is also about changing the cultural norms and saying ‘we all have a stake in this and it is not OK’,” said Jan Logie, a Green Party member of the New Zealand Parliament.

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Celebrate motherhood! Honor Mom with a gift that empowers women around the world. #MothersDay

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Only when women can decide if and when they get married or have children will we be able to say that they have equality and justice.

What is Gender Justice? | The Importance of Gender Justice

What is gender justice? It is the systemic redistribution of power, opportunities, & access for people of all genders. Learn more about the importance of gender justice.

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"I am frustrated" - One activist shares insights from #Nigeria . RT to #BringBackOurGirls http://t.co/1SS4K9sDaq http://t.co/5egoMxPgXF

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For #InternationalWomensDay we’re celebrating women who dare to #BuildMovementsNotWalls !

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Only when women can decide if and when they get married or have children will we be able to say that they have equality and justice.

What is Gender Justice? | The Importance of Gender Justice

What is gender justice? It is the systemic redistribution of power, opportunities, & access for people of all genders. Learn more about the importance of gender justice.

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Want to be a Champion for Equality? It’s easy, just check out our action toolkit and make a difference today!

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Are you part of a civil society organization working with women & girls experiencing intersecting forms of discrimination? @UNTrustFundEVAW has an open call for proposals & the deadline is Feb 1, 2024. In AR CH EN FR RU SP: #ShowMeTheMoney

Application guidelines

The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women is now open!

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Only when women can decide if and when they get married or have children will we be able to say that they have equality and justice.

What is Gender Justice? | The Importance of Gender Justice

What is gender justice? It is the systemic redistribution of power, opportunities, & access for people of all genders. Learn more about the importance of gender justice.

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#EqualPayDay is a crucial reminder that we're far from #equals .We still have so much more work to do.

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Congrats to our President & CEO on an incredibly successful #TheEverydayFeminist launch day!! @LatanyaFrett 's book features the stories of grassroots feminists who are changing the world & offers practical ways to support them. Order your copy today:

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#RT if every day is #InternationalDayoftheGirl for you!

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Only when women and girls are safe & free from violence; can earn their own money; can have an equal voice in their family & community; and can decide if, & when, they get married or have children, will we be able to say that they have equality & justice.

What is Gender Justice? | The Importance of Gender Justice

What is gender justice? It is the systemic redistribution of power, opportunities, & access for people of all genders. Learn more about the importance of gender justice.

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A women-led team of Mexican scientists may have brought us one step closer to a cure for HPV, a common sexually transmitted infection that can lead to cancer. Eva Ramón Gallegos's team used a non-invasive treatment called photodynamic therapy.

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Every day is #DayoftheGirl for us!

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Black women are now America's most educated group. #WomenWithDegrees

Black women are now America's most educated group.

They're the most educated group in America, but they're still grossly underpaid.

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Powerful words from a powerful young woman #Determined #YouthDay

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It's been 500 days too long. Continue the call to #BRINGBACKOURGIRLS : http://t.co/Rbz5Lc56mp http://t.co/aV6loQ0HH9

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Education for girls matter because GIRLS matter:

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"Gender equality is the closest thing we have to a magic formula for sustainable development... But there is nothing magical about how to achieve gender equality. We know what to do to empower women & girls." UN Deputy Secretary-General @AminaJMohammed

SDGs unachievable without gender equality – UN

Nigeria News - UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has reaffirmed the importance of gender equality in attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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"I was doing something that I really loved doing."—In the 1970s, @_PeggyOki was a trailblazer on a team that changed skateboarding forever. Now, she's an environmental activist & artist who encourages young girls to find their own path. Via @POPSUGAR

Skateboarding Legend Peggy Oki on the Olympics and 40 Years of Smashing Gender Expectations

Skateboarding legend Peggy Oki was an original member of the Z-Boys and helped to revolutionize the sport, which is now headed to the Olympics.

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#IWillSmileTodayBecause there are people around the world who believe in and are fighting for #GenderEqualty

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Only when women and girls are safe and free from violence; and can decide if, and when, they get married or have children, will we be able to say that they have equality and justice.

What is Gender Justice? | The Importance of Gender Justice

What is gender justice? It is the systemic redistribution of power, opportunities, & access for people of all genders. Learn more about the importance of gender justice.

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Only when women and girls are safe and free from violence, and can earn their own money, will we be able to say that they have equality and justice.

What is Gender Justice? | The Importance of Gender Justice

What is gender justice? It is the systemic redistribution of power, opportunities, & access for people of all genders. Learn more about the importance of gender justice.

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To mark the midpoint of #GEF , the #FeministAccountability partners will release a new report on Sun, Sept 17. This report highlights feedback from 700+ feminist & youth groups across Africa, Asia-Pacific, & Latin America regarding GEF's grassroots-level impact. Stay tuned!

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It's #WomensEqualityDay ! We have a long way 2 go but here's to bold women leading the movement http://t.co/i1PchH9RJ1 http://t.co/JnZGirzgNh

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All of us must work harder than ever to assert women's rights or risk worldwide rollbacks in #genderequality .

What President-elect Trump could mean for women’s rights globally

November 9, 2016: The hotly contested U.S. presidential election has been called and Donald J. Trump is the new President-elect of the United States. Trump presented a damaging and misogynistic view…

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Simone Manuel wins gold, sets record & is first black woman to medal in individual swimming, so proud of her!

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Only when women and girls are safe and free from violence will we be able to say that they have equality and justice.

What is Gender Justice? | The Importance of Gender Justice

What is gender justice? It is the systemic redistribution of power, opportunities, & access for people of all genders. Learn more about the importance of gender justice.

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Big congratulations to @aminaolayiwola ! Amina Doherty was just named as the new chair of Global Fund for Women's Board of Directors. We are excited to continue working together & we share your vision to help build a more colorful, equal, & just world.

Amina Doherty

Amina Doherty (she/her/hers) is a Nigerian/Antiguan feminist. In her work, she finds the natural flow between creativity and activism. Amina is a creative who strives to bring together people and…

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When women and girls are safe and free from violence; can earn their own money; can have an equal voice in their family and community; and can decide if, and when, they get married or have children, then we can say that they have equality and justice.

What is Gender Justice? | The Importance of Gender Justice

What is gender justice? It is the systemic redistribution of power, opportunities, & access for people of all genders. Learn more about the importance of gender justice.

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Meet Christine, a #fierce woman #determined to empower others! #FierceEveryday

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“I consider a lack of information as violence. Depriving me from knowledge is violence.” Noha, #Egypt #DaringTo

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#ToTheGirls2016 : You are a human deserving of equality and your #humanrights

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A woman’s sexual health and rights should never be up for debate.

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Meet the female scientists destroying gender stereotypes

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The voices of Black activists & feminists provide a guide for our collective liberation. For everyone who has ever been to a Women’s March, this week's protests deserve the same energy & intention, too. We can’t have gender justice without racial justice.

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For feminism to deliver on its promise of equality, @Karnythia explains in "Hood Feminism" that it must address race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability & rights to basic needs, such as housing stability & health care.

Mikki Kendall Reminds Us That Feminism Must Be for Everyone

The Chicago activist’s electrifying and sharp new book, "Hood Feminism," fills in the gaps the mainstream movement has left behind.

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Today we light a candle for bell hooks. By being unapologetic about Black self-determination & its role within feminism, she opened up paths to radical possibility & made space for resistance. Her ideas live on within all of us. #FeminismIsForEverybody

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It's June. Over 270 school girls were kidnapped April 15. Stand with brave Nigerians shouting #BringBackOurGirls ! http://t.co/U0kPdGSFjc

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As a global feminist fund, we recognize that there is no gender justice without racial justice. We stand with everyone marching for #GeorgeFloyd and affirm our strong belief that #BlackLivesMatter .

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#Inspired to see everyone celebrating the life and legacy of Nelson and Mandela on #MandelaDay !

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Women’s leadership and the protection of women’s rights are central to promoting peace and security #UNSCR1325

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All women should be free from violence. No exceptions.

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What would you tell an #unstoppable girl in your life? #InternationalDayoftheGirl

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One of our favorite moments from the #GoldenGlobes was the incredible speech from @Oprah giving us hope for a new day where everyone can live free from violence #TIMESUP #Oprah

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Thoughts are with the strong, fearless mothers in #Nigeria on #MothersDay . We must #BringBackOurGirls http://t.co/eQFuLhhNvp

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In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the US's first African American congresswoman and she was sworn into office 50 years ago this week. Newly elected MA Representative @AyannaPressley now works in the same office!

You Can Now Find Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley In Shirley Chisholm's Old Office - Because of Them...

Photo: Diana Levine/ Boston Globe Ayanna Pressley, the first Black woman to represent Massachusetts in Congress, not only took the oath of office on the same day that Shirley Chisholm did in 1969,...

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Who else is loving #WomenWithDegrees as much as we are?! We're always thrilled to see the accomplishments of talented women celebrated!

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Rose is #determined to end violence against women, are you? #16days

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No one person achieves #GenderJustice alone. Activists are parts of groups & connected to others. This is the power of movements. Watch a new @Fundamental_Doc ep. each Wed thru Apr 1 to learn more about activists in Pakistan, Brazil, Kenya, Georgia, & USA.

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“Hey! My name is Amina Doherty & I’m Nigerian/Antiguan feminist activist. Join me today as I take over the @GlobalFundWomen instagram!”

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Amazing #domesticviolence survivor speaking at the #Grammys2015 after @BarackObama 's passionate call to end violence against women & girls.

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@GlobalFundWomen

6 years

The Philippine president’s foremost adversary, Senator Leila de Lima, is entering her third year in prison on dubious charges. But her continued defense of human rights—even behind prison walls—provides a model for others to resist the current regime.

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Global Fund for Women

@GlobalFundWomen

6 years

Freedom from violence. Economic justice. Sexual and reproductive health and rights. These are the most critical building blocks for women’s human rights. When a woman has these rights, she can be strong, safe, powerful, and heard.

What is Gender Justice? | The Importance of Gender Justice

What is gender justice? It is the systemic redistribution of power, opportunities, & access for people of all genders. Learn more about the importance of gender justice.

www.globalfundforwomen.org

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Global Fund for Women

@GlobalFundWomen

7 years

Thank you @Oprah for speaking truth to power and inspiring us to keep moving forward towards a brighter morning! #timesup #goldenglobes

Access Hollywood

@accesshollywood

7 years

"For too long, women have not been heard or believed if they dared speak their truth to the power of those men...but their time is up." - @Oprah #GoldenGlobes

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Global Fund for Women

@GlobalFundWomen

6 years

Only when women & girls are safe & free from violence; can earn their own money; and can have an equal voice in their family and community will we be able to say that they have equality & justice.

What is Gender Justice? | The Importance of Gender Justice

What is gender justice? It is the systemic redistribution of power, opportunities, & access for people of all genders. Learn more about the importance of gender justice.

www.globalfundforwomen.org

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Global Fund for Women

@GlobalFundWomen

9 years

We believe in a world where women are #equals . Learn more: #StrengthInNumbers