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UN Women is the United Nations entity for gender equality and women's empowerment.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 7

    Ensuring women’s participation in peacebuilding is not only about rights. Women are crucial partners in shoring up the three pillars of lasting peace: economic recovery, social cohesion and political legitimacy.

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  2. 5 hours ago

    "A sustainable and equal recovery for all is only possible if it is a feminist recovery." Secretary-General explains why the world needs a for a sustainable future. v

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  3. Retweeted
    Mar 8

    “We really can be Generation Equality,” says activist and artist , who is featured in this in pieces from the House’s new capsule collection inspired by ’s initiative and designed in collaboration with .

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  4. 14 hours ago

    Gender equality is integral to the and an inclusive sustainable future, but progress is too slow. This , let's focus on accelerating toward to keep the promise of all the SDGs.

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  5. 22 hours ago

    "We need to change our way of working by using modern technologies to respect the environment." These Moroccan fisherwomen are adopting new climate-resilient practices to help preserve natural resources for future generations.

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  6. 24 hours ago

    When we look at building back better from the pandemic, we need to implement feminist, intersectional and sustainable climate solutions that benefit all.

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  7. Mar 8

    Afghan women and girls remain the country’s greatest untapped resource. There cannot be durable peace or stability in if women are banned from equally participating in the life of their country.

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  8. Retweeted
    Mar 8

    We cannot expect women to build peace if their lives are constantly under threat. In my address to the , I urged the international community to keep women & girls at the centre of humanitarian efforts & to ensure that all action is gender-responsive

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  9. Retweeted
    Mar 8

    “Every person here has a commitment to protecting the givers of life, be that our women, our waters & springs, our fertile soils & fresh winds. We have to protect these sacred fountains of life for our own sake.” on

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  10. Mar 8

    Advancing gender equality in the context of requires significantly increased financing -- yet current climate finance rarely reaches women & their organizations and only a tiny proportion focuses on their needs, rights and solutions.

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  11. Retweeted
    Mar 7

    Here’s to the strong women. May we know them, may we raise them, may we be them!

    Celebrating with friends & colleagues. Applause to the amazing women of Pakistan.
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  12. Mar 8

    On we applaud 👏Women human rights defenders 👏Activists calling for peace 👏Women civil society organizations 👏Frontline workers providing humanitarian support Thank you for your tireless efforts ❤️

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  13. Retweeted
    Mar 8

    🎉Happy ! The is committed to achieving across all levels. We have made great strides and half of our top leadership is female. But we need more women to apply and join us!

    3 replies 31 retweets 84 likes
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  14. Mar 8

    "Let us make this a moment to recall that we have the answers not just for but, through the advancement of gender equality, for all 17 SDG goals and Agenda 2030." Sima Bahous on Full video:

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  15. Mar 8

    "What inspires me to keep going is knowing that I’m not alone." is a Young Champion of the Earth & believes that everyone needs to be aware of, and work to help preserve our planet & end its degradation. Are you with us? 🌱

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  16. Mar 8

    Natalia, Christina and Irina are three friends and mothers who fled after days of sheltering in basements. They left for the safety of their children and live in constant fear for their family members. On , they wish for peace.

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  17. Retweeted
    Mar 8

    "Our help comes in real-time” - volunteers, healthcare workers, psychologists. Meet just a few of the women we spoke to on the front lines of the crisis in Ukraine. 🇺🇦

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  18. Mar 8

    Concluding the Commemoration, urges everyone to: 🌱 Invest in gender-responsive climate solutions 🌱 Enable women & girls to lead in designing climate initiatives 🌱 Ensure discussions are rooted in experiences of women from diverse range of backgrounds

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  19. Mar 8

    “Because so many women are on the frontlines of the fight - they are uniquely situated to be agents of change and help find ways to mitigate the causes of global warming & adapt to the impacts on the ground." on 📹

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  20. Mar 8

    “Women need to be given the space on international platforms where decisions are made - and given the opportunity to encourage these processes”. This is one of the ways to support women’s according to , climate justice activist for .

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  21. Mar 8

    “Despite burdens, systemic barriers and burnout, women & girls are leading on climate boldly and throwing open the doors to welcome more people into this great work of transformation.” , ED, at the Commemoration.

    4 replies 34 retweets 98 likes
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