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Sixteen defining moments for gender equality in 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of the major moments for gender equality and women’s rights from the past year.

Dec 27, 2021
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Sixteen defining moments for gender equality in 2021
Sixteen defining moments for gender equality in 2021
Dec 27, 2021
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COVID-19 and violence against women: what the data tells us

Before COVID-19, a different pandemic was already threatening the lives and well-being of people around the world: violence against women…

Nov 24, 2021
COVID-19 and violence against women: what the data tells us
COVID-19 and violence against women: what the data tells us
Nov 24, 2021

From 16 Days of Activism to 365 days of action to end gender-based violence

Activists from around the world share how you can take action and be part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

Nov 24, 2021
From 16 Days of Activism to 365 days of action to end gender-based violence
From 16 Days of Activism to 365 days of action to end gender-based violence
Nov 24, 2021

Gender equality and the UN General Assembly: Facts and history to know

Ahead of the 76th UNGA session (14–28 September 2021), we take a look at the history of gender equality and the General Assembly.

Sep 14, 2021
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Gender equality and the UN General Assembly: Facts and history to know
Gender equality and the UN General Assembly: Facts and history to know
Sep 14, 2021
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What does gender equality look like today?

We break down where progress on gender equality stands today.

Jul 14, 2021
What does gender equality look like today?
What does gender equality look like today?
Jul 14, 2021

Which Generation Equality hero are you?

Learn about some of our feminist action heroes who make up Generation Equality. Which Generation Equality action hero do you want to be?

Jun 30, 2021
Which Generation Equality hero are you?
Which Generation Equality hero are you?
Jun 30, 2021

Seven ways to change the world

As we head towards the Generation Equality in Paris, here are seven ways to change the world, and find out how you can #ActForEqual.

Jun 28, 2021
Seven ways to change the world
Seven ways to change the world
Jun 28, 2021

What does gender equality look like? Artists around the world share their vision

We all have the potential to create meaningful change in the world around us. Whether by educating family and friends, speaking up on…

Jun 17, 2021
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What does gender equality look like? Artists around the world share their vision
What does gender equality look like? Artists around the world share their vision
Jun 17, 2021
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Together: Resisting, supporting, healing!

We bring you the voices of eight LGBTIQ+ activists sharing their stories of resisting, supporting, and healing.

May 14, 2021
Together: Resisting, supporting, healing!
Together: Resisting, supporting, healing!
May 14, 2021

Women leaders we admire

Here are just 16 women leaders among many, many others, who inspire us, and this is what they have to say about feminist leadership.

Mar 11, 2021
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Women leaders we admire
Women leaders we admire
Mar 11, 2021
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