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#Women perform much more unpaid #care work on average than men, and are more likely to step back from their #careers to act as #caregivers. How can employers help redress this? Gary Barker, PhD, President and CEO of Equimundo: Center for Masculinities and Social Justice, discusses. At the current rate of progress, it will take 131 years to reach full gender parity worldwide. Find out more in the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Gender Gap report: https://ow.ly/pYK650TT92t #GenderEquality #CareGap #GenderGap

"Men’s participation in helping to shape the future of gender roles and relations is crucial. The training appealed to men to take personal and collective responsibility to help end gender inequality and emphasized accountability and building alliances towards systematic change." Read more from UN Women Africa on Kenya’s progressive steps on engaging men for gender equality and change: https://ow.ly/IUoj50TUhWV

The role of the United Nations is as vital today as ever. This UN Day, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres tells the world: "In today’s troubled world, hope is not enough. Hope requires determined action" The #UnstereotypeAlliance brings together 240 members and 12 national chapters who are committed to taking action to eradicate harmful stereotypes from advertising and media to help create a more equal world. Find out more - https://lnkd.in/ddhM2mx

Find out more about how men and boys can push for gender equality 👇

Our #HeForShe Alliance member, UK Policing, expanded the HeForShe policing network outside of the UK with Guernsey Police making a formal commitment to the Alliance in July 2023. The network is likely to expand further in 2024 with talks continuing with police forces within the British Overseas Territories. Find out more about UK Policing’s results in the HeForShe 2024 IMPACT Report: https://ow.ly/WbLo50TNsvT

“When we think about the empowerment of women and girls, its not charity its an act of justice” - Hugh Evans, CEO and Co-Founder of Global Citizen We’re excited to welcome Hugh Evans and Global Citizen to the #HeForShe Alliance as we continue working together to drive progress towards gender equality.

One Young World's commitment to gender balance is evident with a 50/50 split in senior leadership. They also developed sector-leading people policies on key issues which disproportionately affect women. For example, the forum prioritizes health and wellbeing and has developed a menopause policy to provide enhanced support which includes reimbursement for hormone replacement therapy. OYW is also developing an extensive domestic abuse policy to support those affected.  Find out more about One Young World’s results in the HeForShe 2024 IMPACT Report: https://ow.ly/GOHf50TNsB5

“When women win, Africa wins. When women win, the world wins” - Dr Akinwumi Adesina We are thrilled to welcome our new #HeForShe Champion, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, to the HeForShe Alliance. We look forward to continuing to work together to advance gender equality.

Last week we celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child! 🎉 Increasing girls' participation in sports and providing equal opportunities not only strengthens them but also the society. Sports builds confidence, develops leadership skills, and teaches solidarity. 🏅💪 Together with the support of Tüpraş and Fenerbahçe Sports Club, HeForShe Türkiye is working hard to empower girls in sports and sports. Encouraging girls to participate in sports brings us one step closer to gender equality. #KizCocuklariGunu UN Women Europe and Central Asia

#HeForShe Alliance member MTN is championing women in tech, achieving a 3% increase in female tech roles and reaching 40% female representation overall. Find out more about MTN’s results in the HeForShe 2024 IMPACT Report: https://lnkd.in/ejfXmgVi