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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
7 years
Tomorrow is International Day to End Violence Against Women. We are uniting to #drawaline - with governments, companies, communities, celebrities…and you. Will you take action?
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Thank you to @TheVampsJames & @Hemmch for kicking off #IWD with us @Twitter HQ and for your continued commitment to #HeForShe ! #ArtsWeek
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Tune in to @UNWomenUK at 7:00PM to see @GillianA @jenniferdnadel light @TheLondonEye #HeForShe MAGENTA! We'll be streaming via @periscopeco !
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UN Women UK
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With your help we have already helped change the lives of over 6,000 women and girls. But the #drawaline movement is only just beginning. Can we count on you? @JoFroggatt #BenedictCumberbatch @billiepiper @alstewitn @GemmaAnneStyles @Beverleyknight #MeToo
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
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“I care about ending violence against women and girls because no woman should feel unsafe on the basis of her gender or unsafe within society at all. I want to show what happens when we all pull together.” 💪💙 @MunroeBergdorf #MondayMotivation #mondaythoughts
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Today on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women we are creating a piece of live artwork from 1000s of contributions by celebrities, activists, and you. You can still share your story and be part of the change: #drawaline
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@billiepiper is taking action tomorrow, for the International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women and Girls. Will you? #drawaline
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UN Women UK
5 years
Here's a round up of some of our favourite #pride moments from around the world featuring @LittleMix @ukblackpride @JustinTrudeau @MunroeBergdorf and @MelanieCmusic 🌈
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Alistair Spalding is discussing the power of the arts to change culture at the launch of #HeForShe #ArtsWeekLDN
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Join us in creating an equal world, where all of our stories can be seen and heard— @EmmaWatson #HeForShe #ArtsWeek
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UN Women UK
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London Mayor @SadiqKhan proud to be a feminist ✅thanks for working to create gender equality for us Sadiq
@SadiqKhan
Sadiq Khan
7 years
As a proud feminist, I'm committed to doing all I can as Mayor to remove barriers to success for women in London.
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We're really pleased to see one of our #DrawALine supporters, Benedict Cumberbatch urging the film industry to reject projects in which female actors are paid less than their male counterparts. Benedict, we stand with you on your push for gender equality.
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The #MeghanMarkle effect is sweeping the 🌍! Instead of copying Meghan’s style, adopt her 💪 strength & passion for #empoweringwomen , which she demonstrated in her role as a former @UN_Women ambassador #shareherattitude #bemoreMeghan #styleANDsubstance #royalwedding @RoyalFamily
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UN Women UK
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We are standing together to #drawaline to end violence against women and girls. Will you join us? Just £10 can help reach 6 girls and end the suffering going on at this moment, all over the world.
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UN Women UK
7 years
We are speaking for every woman and girl who has no voice. Will you join #benedictcumberbatch @billiepiper @JoFroggatt @MissJoHartley @alstewitn @GemmaAnneStyles @DeliciouslyElla and more and #takeaction ? This Giving Tuesday, help reach a survivor at
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UN Women UK
8 years
Thank you @samsmithworld for supporting #HeForShe London #ArtsWeek March 8-15! Who else is #HeForShe ? Share with us
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UN Women UK
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The @MayorofLondon @SadiqKhan is supporting the #drawaline campaign. Will you? We have 5 days left of the #16days to help change survivors' lives and prevent violence all over the world. Will you #drawaline ? Support our work at #SadiqKhan #16daysofactivism
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UN Women UK
7 years
1 in 3 girls' first sexual experience is rape. It's time to #drawaline . Turn your words into action by sharing why you #drawaline and donate at to help @UNWomenUK change the life of a survivor.
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UN Women UK
7 years
Want to be part of a global movement for gender equality? Get your friends & family together & join us with @careintuk and @MayorofLondon at #March4Women , London’s biggest, noisiest & most celebratory #WomensDay march!
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UN Women UK
7 years
1 in 4 women in the UK experience violence, and 70% of women in some parts of the world. Today is the International Day to end this. Share why you #drawaline and donate at
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
6 years
We couldn't be prouder of all our runners in today's #British10k - result of our incredible partnership with @Virgin_Sport . Celebrating #100years of the vote for first British women, & fundraising for safe & legal voting equality all over the world #deedsnotwords #Westminster100
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@JoFroggatt is taking action. Will you #drawaline to end violence against women and girls tomorrow?
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UN Women UK
7 months
Well done to all of our UK delegates, one week to go! #CSW68 #InternationalWomensDay #IWD
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UN Women UK
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So amazing to have @GillianA & @jenniferdnadel on board to light @TheLondonEye MAGENTA for #HeForShe #ArtsWeek ! Join us on IWD2017!
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UN Women UK
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We are 👏 proud 👏 to announce @HeForShe & @worldscouting have partnered to advance #genderequality ! 👉 & get involved!
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UN Women UK
7 years
We want to #changethenarrative . We want to create a 🌍 where people of all genders can express themselves how they want to, not how they think they have to, join us March 8-15th for #HeForShe #ArtsWeekLDN & make your commitment to #genderequality . Visit 👉
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UN Women UK
7 years
Sexual violence in conflict is based on structural gender inequality. @UN_Women partners tackle those inequalities. They are #NotATarget
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UN Women UK
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A message from the @MayorofLondon @SadiqKhan - we are hugely grateful for the overwhelming support we have seen for #drawaline over the past two weeks. But this is only the beginning. Will you help us reach 10,000 women and girls today on #HumanRightsDay ?
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
7 years
Congratulations to UN Women ambassador Meghan Markle on her engagement to Prince Harry. Great news about two passionate campaigners for human rights. It is only with the support of leaders that we can #drawaline . Watch Meghan in her video for UN Women here
@BBCBreaking
BBC Breaking News
7 years
Prince Harry is to marry his American actress girlfriend Meghan Markle
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and the first day of #16Days of Activism. This year, an estimated 90,799 women have been sexually assaulted in UK public spaces. Sign our open letter calling for change now:
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UN Women UK
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@billiepiper Thank you so much, Billie. Together we will #orangetheworld
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UN Women UK
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@Ayesha11178 @billiepiper Thanks! You can get your own and show your support for ending violence against women at: All best wishes from the @UNWomenUK team!
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
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Very excited to have @EniAlu on board as our first @UNWomenUK Volunteer Champion! Thank you Eni for your support! 👉
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UN Women UK
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Goal 5 of the #SDGs is achieving gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls. Read here: #GenderEquality
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UN Women UK
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"By joining this Platform, I am determined to shed light on this entrenched form of discrimination" - @PattyArquette #CSW61 #EqualPayChampion
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UN Women UK
8 years
Exciting plans coming together for #HeforShe #Artsweek London! Put 8-15 March in your diary&watch out for more info
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
2 years
Happy #InternationalWomensDay2023 🤩 Today we #PowerOn to gain technological equality and end online gendered violence! #IWD
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
5 years
We must end all forms of violence against women and girls. We need to #drawaline . Now is the time to change the way the world works for women. Make your voice heard. Join the movement and #drawaline at
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We're incredibly excited to be here at #FTWomen with our very own @LaurainLondon discussing the global gender equality agenda 🙌🏼
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UN Women UK
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For the first time someone has climbed Mount Everest 🗻 for #genderequality and women’s empowerment 🙌 Read here 👇
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UN Women UK
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A great performance of Taming of the Shrew @The_Globe ! #HeForShe #ArtsWeek
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
4 years
This Monday morning, we're celebrating @ZaraM01 being the first woman to be elected as Secretary General of the @MuslimCouncil . 🌟At 29, she hopes to inspire other young women to stand for leadership roles - our theme for #internationalwomensday 2021
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
7 years
Equal pay. Freedom of identity. Ending campus violence. What makes you act? Are you #HeForShe ? #CountMeIn @HeForShe
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
5 years
An open letter to men. Yes, you can be part of this movement, and you need to be. Join us at , and get a friend to do the same this weekend! 🤝 Read the original article at 👫 #FeministFriday #heforshe #allmencan #westandtogether
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UN Women UK
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Thank You @TamaraRojo1 for your commitment to #HeForShe and #GenderEquality ! #ArtsWeek
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
3 years
International Women's Day is a time to take action. The crisis in Ukraine threatens the safety of millions of women. This IWD, we're asking you to help support a woman in need. Please share this post and donate now 💙💛 #supportwomeninukraine
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UN Women UK
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Thank U to all the fathers who are committed 2 the rights of their daughters' & women! Malala's father @ZiauddinY #HappyFathersDay #HeForShe
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
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Harmful intent is an inadequate basis for #cyberflashing legislation. Instead, it should be based on consent. Sign our pledge in partnership with @bumble & @GraziaUK to help make online spaces safer for women:
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
4 years
"I’m looking to make my activism more community focused to help ensure that as many of us get through this era with our minds intact as possible." We love this interview with UN Women UK #changemaker @MunroeBergdorf on the future of #activism for @vogue_italia 😍
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UN Women UK
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Hayley Atwell speaking at our #CreativeBreakfast ! TY for your commitment to #HeForShe #ExtraordinaryWomen 📷: Rachel King @KinsmenPhoto
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UN Women UK
7 years
We stand with our Goodwill Ambassador, @EmmaWatson on her mission where men and women stand together to achieve gender equality. Let's put an 'end' in gender inequality. Are you with us? #WednesdayWisdom
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UN Women UK
2 years
Proud to be working with so many MPs this week at #CSW67 , working to address women and girls’ sexual and reproductive rights both in the UK and Internationally. 🙏 Let’s makes changes. 💪 #PowerOn
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
2 years
#CSW67 officially launched today!! We’re so excited for this week of events addressing how we can best use technology to create positive changes in the lives of women globally. Stay tuned to see what we get up to!
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UN Women UK
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Today’s delegate event is underway! We’re continuing our discussions from #CSW67 and working on practical solutions to end the digital divide. Let’s go 💪
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
4 years
This is not ok. Our public spaces need to be safe, inclusive and free for all. 🚫Data from our new survey, commissioned from @YouGov and made possible by @TNLComFund . Take action with us and read the report on sexual harassment by the @UNWomenAPPG at
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UN Women UK
7 years
I will not be silent about things that matter. #CountMeIn Join the movement at #HeForShe
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
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There’s #NoExcuse for gender violence. Watch. Share. Donate. 🧡 #16Days
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We are taking action. #drawaline
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
6 years
Why not make your Monday morning newsreading a listen to @AnnieLennox addressing The Academy, home of the Oscars on the need for global gender equality #DrawALine
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
8 years
Don’t miss a special #HeForShe #ArtsWeek show @RoundhouseLDN w/ @alicemcrussell + @UKNatureboy ! Book tickets 👉
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
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It’s still #BlackHistoryMonth and we’re still spotlighting the inspiring Black Women in our community. Read all about our wonderful CSW delegate @favour_emma and her work on improving digital access for women here👇
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“I am joining this campaign as it's very important to me as a survivor of FGM. It is important for me to add my voice to a unique campaign like this that brings women together to fight for this cause.” 💪💙Survivor and campaigner @TheAlima #drawaline
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
7 years
It's the final day of #HeForShe #ArtsWeekLDN ! We have loved meeting so many of you & hearing your passion to #ChangeTheNarrative . If you've loved our events, fill in our contact form at the bottom of the page to become part of our community:
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UN Women UK
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#BeOurGuest at a #HeForShe pre-release screening of #BeautyandtheBeast starring @UN_Women Ambassador @EmmaWatson
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UN Women UK
3 years
Do you have a passion for furthering gender equality? Then come to  #CSW66  with us! 💫 Click the link apply to be an official delegate to the UN! Join us for a week of virtual events, activities and discussions from 14th-25th March. See you there! 💙
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UN Women UK
7 years
If you're near London, don't forget to come along to our Christmas Style Sessions tomorrow, just off Brick Lane. Free entry, influential hosts, Christmas drinks for all, and most importantly, opportunity to take action and end violence against women. 100% proceeds to #drawaline
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
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We condemn the significant rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia in the UK since 7th October. All women and girls should feel safe to present themselves as they choose, irrespective of race or religion.
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UN Women UK
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It's #InternationalWomensDay ! The current global economic system is failing women and girls. We can't leave them behind. That's why, at #CSW68 we'll be figuring out how to achieve our goal to #InvestInWomenAccelerateChange . Read more here⬇️
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UN Women UK
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UN Women UK Change Maker and activist @MunroeBergdorf speaking at our last Build Back Better virtual event on Movements In The New Normal. ✊ #ThursdayThoughts
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
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"I said long ago during a UN speech that first we wanted men to do something for us, but that time has gone now, we're not going to ask men to change the world, we're going to do it ourselves" - Malala Yousafzai at Davos. We couldn't agree more @Malala !
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UN Women UK
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We are proud to have @swarovski as a our partner for #HeForShe #ArtsWeek . TY for supporting gender equality and working to empower women!
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UN Women UK
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The #LondonEye has lit up in orange to #drawaline to end violence against women and girls. Because it’s time.🔸 #Gateshead #Newcastle #TyneandWear watch this space - the movement is coming!🔸 #16days #leavenoonebehind #orangetheworld #metoo 📷Repost @captureyield ijclarkphotography
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#HeForShe #ArtsWeekLDN will be held March 8-15th in support of the advancement of gender equality, get involved 👇
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
2 years
A great, thought-provoking talk this morning from @Sinem_Gorucu_ on biases and representation in AI 👏
@JaneFrankland
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It’s time for to to reclaim tech. It’s not a gender neutral space as it’s built from the male power base. Really interesting talk at @UNWomenUK #csw67
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UN Women UK
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Today on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women we are proud to come together and unite to #drawaline . 'Violence against women is complex, and it needs many responses' - our Executive Director @phumzileunwomen . We can only do this together #drawaline
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
4 years
Girls can... do anything they put their mind to 💡On #DayOfTheGirl let's speak up against systematic barriers & long-standing stereotypes that continue to keep girls from #STEM careers, quality education, freedom from discrimination, and sexual health education. 🔭👩‍🔬✅💙
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UN Women UK
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We are proud to be premiering @RecyTaylorFilm , which tells the story of the extraordinary Recy Taylor and her fight for justice. There is still time to buy tickets! #SheSpokeUp #recytaylor #ArtsWeekLDN @CurzonCinemas @ModernFilmsEnt Book tickets here:
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UN Women UK
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Day 1 recap! Our Executive Director, Tabitha Morton, shares her highlights from the first day of #CSW68 📢 Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to get all the latest updates from our team here at CSW this week! Just clink the link in our bio. 💙
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
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@cumberbatchweb Keep an eye on our feed for more appearances from Benedict as we launch the #drawaline campaign for International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women tomorrow from @UNWomenUK ...will you join us and #drawaline ?
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Today we're spotlighting Footballer ⚽ & Volunteer Champion @EniAlu 🏆! Eniola Aluko on why she volunteers w/ UN Women NC UK! #VolunteerWeek
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Loving @Girlguiding #badgegoals ! 👍 New badges to reflect the changing status & needs of women & girls in society
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UN Women UK
8 years
Thank you to our partners @TheLondonEye @GillianA & @jenniferdnadel & for lighting up London #HeForShe magenta!
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UN Women UK
7 years
Only action creates change. #CountMeIn to take action. Join the movement at #HeForShe
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UN Women UK
4 years
International Women's Day. 1) A time to celebrate and reflect on progress made for women's rights. 2) A day to take action on inequality.🚫Don't forget to take action today - find collection of ways you can help change the way the world at #iwd2021
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
3 years
Thank you so much to everyone who has already supported our emergency appeal for Afghan women and girls. 💙 Please donate today, and share our urgent appeal with your friends and colleagues:
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UN Women UK
4 years
@SholaMos1 speaking at our last #buildbackbetter event. 💪 You can still get your ticket to our next virtual event on resilience and leadership in a crisis up until 3pm tomorrow, by clicking HERE 👇
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@UNWomenUK
UN Women UK
3 years
Only a few days left to catch HYSTERICAL at @noformatgallery ! 🧡 Created by @_CheerUpLuv and @beeillustrates , the show features incredible artists, with 20% of proceeds going directly to us and @Mermaids_Gender 💫 We love seeing our community come together like this! 💖
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UN Women UK
4 years
Covid is affecting women and girls in unique ways. It's critical that women's voices are heard as part of the global response. 🌍 Please tell us about your experiences here so that we can gather anonymised data on where support and investment are needed📣
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UN Women UK
2 years
Dear survivors of violence who are bravely speaking out: We hear you. We see you. We believe you. You’re not alone. 💙🧡💙
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UN Women UK
8 years
Emma Rice, Artistic Director @The_Globe , tells us why #HeForShe is important to her…. click here 👉
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This #SaferInternetDay we’ve joined forces with a coalition of women's organisations to send an open letter to the Government, calling for a stronger Online Safety Bill that recognises and addresses online abuse against women and girls #SafeSpacesNow #SafeOnlineSpaces 🧡
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