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♀ ♂ #EESCplenary continued today with a debate on #GenderEquality and outcomes of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) Find some key quotes of our members below 💬 Mariya Mincheva Let's not forget the massive added value women contribute to our economies as leaders, driving positive change. It's high time to dismantle the structural barriers that hold women back from using their full potential! 💬Dolores Sammut Bonnici: Gender equality must be made easy! What we really need to assist gender equality is the necessary support infrastructure, including professional childcare and longer opening hours for essential shopping. 💬Lech Pilawski: Women are protesting and working for #GenderEquality. It is crucial that we all work together to translate these initiatives into results. with Lanfranco Fanti, Member of the Cabinet of Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli, European Commission, Florence Raes, Director of UN Women Brussels, @Mary Collins, Secretary General of the European Women's Lobby, Ilaria Todde, Advocacy Director of the EL*C - EuroCentralAsian Lesbian* Community and Sif Holst, President of the European Economic and Social Committee Equality Group

Today I present my presentation topic Feminist movement in Pakistan . Historical Feminist movement played crucial role in their time, like, advocating for women's rights, Gender equality morever. Several organization played critical role in Pakistan including 1: Women's Action form (WAF) 1970 to 1980s 2: women's Democrats front(WDF) 3: Women Conference 1948 4: Aurat Foundation 5: All Pakistan women organization association. These organization played critical role in , advocating for women's rights, Women's empowerment, Political participation, Community development morever.

Great to be back in action as co-chair of W20 UK Delegation. Looking forward to the working groups getting started for W20 Brazil Entrepreneurship, ecommerce, investing in women owned and led businesses are some of my personal top priorities, along with care, climate and health. Without those last 3 you do not have the ability to do anything! #womenempowerment #womenempoweringwomen #economicempowerment #w20uk

Despite these achievements, the journey to gender equality is far from over. African women continue to face hurdles like gender-based violence, limited access to quality education and healthcare, and economic inequalities. But these challenges cannot dim their light. Youth organizations and women's rights groups are crucial allies in this fight, providing platforms for young women to lead and thrive. It's time to invest in policies that empower more women economically and politically. You can read more on Pan African Women's Day here. https://lnkd.in/dtSvXcWj

"Invest in women; Accelerate progress" Very excited and honoured to be involved in the Commission of the Status of Women (CSW) again this year along with all the other amazing delegates! Together We Are Stronger! This year's theme is "Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective." #UnWomenUk #GenderEquality Image Description: Screenshot from a UN Women UK webinar: Dark blue background with an image of an official looking letter addressed to the Commission of the Status of Women. The text reads: Three Core Functions of CSW: - Promotes women's rights worldwide. - Creates a space for women to tell their stories about their lived reality. - Creates a blueprint to shape global laws and policies on a specific topic each year - that all Member States have to agree on and sign up to. 

International Women’s Day is a moment to unite, recall the remaining barriers and remind conservative and far-right forces challenging the rights conquered by the feminist movement that we are stronger than them. ♀️ It is also a moment to celebrate what we have achieved. Thanks to progressive leaders in key portfolios, this EU legislature has seen the emergence of a European Gender Equality Strategy and a European Care Strategy, two great political agendas that have helped and can further help Europe to make steps in the direction of a more equal society. 🇪🇺 As we approach the start of a new mandate, we demand loudly and clearly that the EU must remain strongly committed to accelerating progress for all women! As a proud feminist think tank, FEPS has made gender equality one of its leading priorities. After all, progressivism can only go hand in hand with feminism. ⚖️ 📚Take action today by reading FEPS’ gender research, including Women CSO leaders for systemic change, an EU feminist foreign policy, and our Care4Care series!  ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eU2QiyqJ Thank you to all the women and men from FEPS network who work with us on this mission!  Stay connected and help us improve on our analysis and recommendations to continue pushing for a more equal and fair society.

In honor of International Women's Month and the recgonization of International Women's Day which is celebrated on March 8th, here are some interesting facts about Women today in 2024. Did you know? Women earn 23% less than men globally. Women occupy only 24% of parliamentary seats worldwide. 1 in 3 have experienced physical/sexual violence. Today not one country can claim to have achieved gender equality. Multiple obstacles remain unchanged in law and in culture. There is a significant threat of rollback of hard-won feminist gains. Purple, green and white are the colors of International Women's Day. Purple signifies justice and dignity. Green symbolizes hope. White represents purity, albeit a controversial concept. Is there a special woman who inspires you? Share below about the amazing women in your life and how they have shaped who you are today.

CSW68 – UN Women Events and Sessions of March 2024 As a part of UN Women UK delegate, during this month, we have been intensively engaged, input and shared ideas for addressing the worldwide UN Women’s mission and prioritised themes. We have discussed and taken into account for many topics through official events, side events and parallel events: -Official Event: 1st to 17th plenary meetings - Commission on the Status of Women, sixty-eighth session (CSW68), focus on accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective". Review theme: Social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. @UN headquarter office, New York by in person & virtual. @UN Women @UN Women UK

March 8 is International Women's Day (a United Nations initiative). ✊🏼 This year's theme is ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress'. This serves as a reminder to work collaboratively to foster gender equality, invest in women, and celebrate diversity. Learn more about the UN's five key areas of focus for achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls by 2030. https://buff.ly/3URKABa #IWD2024 #InvestInWomen [image description: Images of raised fists, a symbol of solidarity, fill the side profile of a women's head. Text reads: International Women's Day]

Honoring the Trailblazers this International Women's Day As we celebrate International Women's Day, let's take a moment to recognize and honor all the incredible women who have paved the way for progress. From the suffragettes who fought for our right to vote to the activists who continue to advocate for equality today, their sacrifices have brought us closer to a more equitable world. But let's not forget, the journey towards true equality is far from over. There are still challenges and barriers that women face in every corner of the globe. Whether its gender pay gaps, lack of representation in leadership roles, or access to education and healthcare, there is still much work to be done. So, this International Women's Day, let's not only celebrate how far we've come but also recommit ourselves to the ongoing fight for gender equality. Let's honor the past, empower the present, and inspire the future. Together, we can create a world where every woman and girl has the opportunity to thrive. #InternationalWomensDay #EqualityForAll