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

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    Aug 26
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  2. 3 hours ago

    Climate change and pollution have intensified stress on water sources.

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  3. 6 hours ago

    Many kids around the world are returning back to school this week--but not everyone gets the same opportunity to pack up their bookbag and get an education. Let's change this learning gender gap!

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  4. 9 hours ago

    Always inspired by , a champion of equality, social justice advocate & women's rights activist on and off the court!

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  5. 12 hours ago

    She is young. She is fearless. She is taking action to protect our planet. We all should learn from :

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  7. 18 hours ago

    We must end the structures and false perceptions that are embedded in society, keeping women and girls from achieving their full potentials.

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  8. 24 hours ago

    Reject sexist, negative stereotypes of unrealistic body standards. As continues, some inspiration from on body positivity.

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    Welcome to New York, ! The determination and perseverance shown during your journey should embolden all of us taking part in next month's Summit. We must deliver on the demands of people around the world and address the global climate crisis.

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  10. Aug 28

    Land, ho! ⛵️🌊🗽 Wishing a warm welcome to to NYC after her zero-carbon journey across the Atlantic. We can transform our world for better when we take on the together!

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    Aug 28

    💧Water is life 💧Water is food 💧Water is hope 💧Water is scarce 💧Water is precious 💧Water is essential 💧Water is opportunity What is to you?

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  12. Aug 28

    Plastic bags in the ocean cause massive pollution and endanger marine life, as well as jeopardize the tourism industry. Here’s how women want to :

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    Welcome to New York, ! You are an inspiration to all of us. We can’t wait to see you at the .

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  14. Aug 28
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  15. Aug 28

    Are you a superstar ⭐ at researching, editing and drafting content? Apply for an internship opportunity with our Editorial Team: 📝

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  16. Aug 28

    Here's how a group of women in rural Kyrgyzstan pushed for equal access to water resources in their community.

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  17. Aug 28

    More than 2.5 billion girls and women worldwide are affected by discriminatory laws and lack legal protection. This is how ED advocated for them at the :

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    'Life in the [refugee] camps is more than scrambling for food and waiting for a better future.' Via

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  19. Aug 27

    Executive Director had the honour of attending as part of the Gender Equality Advisory Council. In the days of the , she joined Nobel Peace Prize laureates & to say leaders & make this 🌍 a better place.

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  20. Aug 27

    Women & girls often travel long distances and carry heavy loads of 💧, in some cases with a high risk of violence. The ⏱️ required can pull girls out of school and leave women with fewer options to earn an income.

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  21. Aug 27

    In the period from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2017, representation of women in the professional and higher categories in the system has increased from 42.8% to 44.2%. Find out more in the report of the Secretary-General :

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