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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Jul 1

    Women are paid 23% less than men for work of equal value. But we can close the gender pay gap if we work together. Let's make it happen!

    33 replies . 713 retweets 1,060 likes
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  2. 48 minutes ago

    “Women across the world have put abusers on notice – they have demonstrated what zero tolerance looks like to victims of sexual harassment.” — via

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    20 hours ago

    The story of how climate change, terrorism, and the vanishing waters of Lake Chad are threatening centuries of subsistence fishing around the region. is lending support as a high level delegation led by found out on Thurs.

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    10 hours ago

    HeForShe Congress has started in Kyiv! Today, we will have a fresh look at feminism. Men, women, children, teens - all came together to make a discovery in the world of gender equality.

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    19 hours ago

    Women’s economic empowerment is a critical tool for their access to leadership & decision-making positions. I encourage them to take part in all , , and processes that will sustain their communities. Read:

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  6. 1 hour ago

    Here’s how comedians like harness the power of laughter for women’s empowerment & building peace:

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    6 hours ago

    Women are crucial to ensuring sustainable economic growth 📈 That's why 41% of enterprises supported by ITC are women-owned or managed! 👩🏽‍🏭 👷🏻‍♀️👩🏿‍💼 Ahead of our Joint Advisory Group meeting, read more in our Annual Report:

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    15 hours ago

    The Ulaanbaatar Declaration adopted today at calls on all stakeholders to promote full and equal leadership of women in design and implementation of DRR plans and programmes, and commit to collection of sex, age, and disability disaggregated data.

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    7 hours ago

    We must ensure that everyone has equal access to learning opportunities and skills development! Learn how we're helping advance gender equality in education and the world of work:

    1 reply . 63 retweets 131 likes
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  10. 4 hours ago

    Young girls shouldn't be stopped from: 🏌️‍♀️playing a game, 👩‍🏫taking a school course, or 👩‍🔧choosing a future career just because of gender stereotypes and expectations. RT if you agree!

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  11. 6 hours ago

    Frida Kahlo, born , defied gender stereotypes & never sacrificed who she was or what she wanted from life.

    9 replies . 461 retweets 800 likes
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    9 hours ago

    UN with Sweden In a visit to pledge solidarity with women of Chad

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  13. Retweeted
    Jul 4

    Do you know that most of victims of violence tend to give up because of facing serious challenges obtaining justice? The study "Access to Criminal Justice by Women Subjected to Violence in Viet Nam" is now available. Read here: v

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    Jul 4

    Women & girls are the most affected by natural disasters. When they take the lead in climate action, entire communities benefit. explains here:

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  15. 7 hours ago

    Violence against women is NOT inevitable. Everybody has a role to play to prevent it from happening. Get your facts:

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  16. 10 hours ago

    Like other menstruating women and girls in Nepal, Fharti was prevented from bathing and accessing clean water sources used by the villagers. This practice has many health consequences:

    6 replies . 58 retweets 118 likes
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  17. 13 hours ago

    More than a word, feminism is a movement advocating for women’s social, political, legal and economic rights equal to those of men.

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  18. 16 hours ago

    We will go live with on 9 July, Mon 12pm EDT to answer your questions about ending violence against women! Post your Qs ahead of time here:

    9 replies . 33 retweets 39 likes
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  19. 19 hours ago

    by in her motivating speech during this year's International Women's Day:

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  20. Retweeted
    21 hours ago

    Relying on solid fuels + inefficient technologies puts households at risk, especially women’s health and livelihoods. Governments should prioritize access to clean cooking through policies and action.

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  21. 22 hours ago

    Comedian joined others from the industry at our event, “Comedy for Equality” to discuss the role of humour in promoting women’s empowerment & peaceful societies:

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