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UN Women is the UN entity for & women's empowerment. Executive Director: .

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jun 19

    What you take for granted may be key to her safety. Speak up & stand :

    7 replies . 37 retweets 89 likes
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  2. 15 minutes ago

    In a gender unequal world, women who have lost their spouses are uniquely vulnerable to violence and abuse and need specific recognition and attention. More from Exec. Dir. 's blog:

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  3. 3 hours ago

    Khateeja Mallah is a widow from Pakistan. Here’s how our organization ensured that losing her husband didn’t mean losing her rights to land:

    Khateejah
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  4. 6 hours ago

    Only 1 week left to apply for 's Young Entrepreneurs Awards. If you're working hard to achieve , apply now! Learn more here:

    1 reply . 12 retweets 27 likes
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  5. 9 hours ago

    Dilera Mavlonova is only 16 years old, but she knows the importance of women’s leadership in water management. And we're proud to support her advocacy!

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  6. Retweeted
    11 hours ago

    The wouldn't be where it is today if it weren't for the support, guidance & contributions of all members. I'd like to thank , , & for helping get the word out about during

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  7. Retweeted
    Jun 20

    A sea of colours flood the National Women's Expo in Suva as 340 women artisans gather for 3 days to showcase traditional crafts from difference provinces in Fiji. is proud to be a partner and supporting the Min. of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation.

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  8. 12 hours ago

    Today is Trans Day of Action and we have 💌 for all trans & gender non-conforming people: Be who you are & be proud of it. We support you and stand with you!

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  9. 12 hours ago

    Ahead of , we bring you the voices of widows we've worked with, as they push through the barriers in pursuit of a life with dignity, joy & aspirations:

    1 reply . 41 retweets 73 likes
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  10. Retweeted
    22 hours ago

    Inspiring conversation with Executive Director and our partners on advancing a new, unprecedented agenda for change.

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  11. Retweeted
    Jun 21

    You know Ronaldo. You know Messi. You know Neymar. Do you know who scored more goals, but got paid less? Abby Wambach.

    52 replies . 881 retweets 1,544 likes
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  12. Retweeted
    Jun 19

    Free & Equal Brazil: Meet Tathiane, Taya, Ludymilla, Melissa, Ana Carolina, Christopher and Saulo – activists who are standing up for the human rights of their communities and friends, and inspiring allies to do the same. See the full video ->

    5 replies . 35 retweets 72 likes
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  13. 14 hours ago

    As ED addressed the at , she called upon industry members to galvanize further & cross new frontiers in the upcoming year & bring unstereotyping, intersectionality and diversity into all the adverts they produce worldwide.

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  14. Retweeted
    20 hours ago

    The power of partnerships will drive change! Marking the first anniversary of the and advancing our mission to eradicate stereotypes for good

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  15. 15 hours ago

    from Nawal El Saadawi, Egyptian feminist writer, activist, physician, and psychiatrist.

    5 replies . 143 retweets 254 likes
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  16. 18 hours ago

    END👏GENDER👏DISCRIMINATION👏NOW👏 The for gender equality.

    12 replies . 326 retweets 609 likes
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  17. 21 hours ago

    Starting soon at Public Service Forum: Workshop to address how transforming public institutions can advance gender-responsive services. Check it out:

    7 replies . 32 retweets 58 likes
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  18. 22 hours ago

    The loss of a partner is devastating. For many women, that loss is magnified by the struggle for basic needs, their human rights & dignity. Some stories of widowhood:

    3 replies . 110 retweets 205 likes
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  19. Jun 21

    She escaped violence in Syria to find hope in Turkey. It wasn't until she discovered a women-only centre that she was freed from fear of violence:

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  20. Jun 21

    The has a particular responsibility to lead by example in ensuring the equal & active participation of women at all levels. We're working towards this goal every day, everywhere:

    5 replies . 89 retweets 210 likes
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  21. Retweeted
    Jun 21

    10 days until the presidency! We have consistently prioritised women, peace & security & taking a perspective during our term. In July, we will mainstream these issues across the agenda & integrate them in all aspects of work.

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    16 replies . 126 retweets 327 likes
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