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Empowering youth voices in the leadership of the Feminist Action for Climate Justice Action Coalition

Sep 23, 2022

Women and girls have always been at the forefront of movements demanding climate and environmental justice, and re-defining traditional models of leadership. The Feminist Action for Climate Justice Action Coalition is amplifying the expertise of marginalized groups, and feminist leaders to advance gender-just climate solutions.

Scenes in downtown New York as part of the youth-lead global #ClimateStrike. Young people led millions around the world in marches demanding action on climate change days before the UN Climate Action Summit (23 September). Photo: UN Women/Amanda Voisard

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Gender-Based Violence

16 Impact Stories For 16 Days

Jan 9, 2025

The #16 Impact Stories for 16 Days publication showcases the inspiring efforts of the Generation Equality Action Coalition on Gend

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Feminist Movements & Leadership

Generation Equality Impact Snapshot: 10 Commitments Driving Change

Nov 18, 2024

A November 2024 snapshot of Generation Equality in Action: 10 Stories of Progress and Impact – showing how the multi-stakeholder model is working, driving resources to

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Bodily Autonomy and Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights

Solidarity to Advance Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights at the United Nations Summit of the Future Action Days

Oct 24, 2024

At the UN Summit of the Future, leaders united to stress the urgent need to protect sexual and reproductive health and rights for women, girls, and marginalized communities

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Feminist Movements & Leadership

Ensuring Accountability in Generation Equality

Sep 19, 2024

AUTHOR OF THIS BLOG:

Laura Gagliardone, UN Women Programme Coordinator

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Feminist Movements & Leadership

Generation Equality Stories of Progress and Impact, July 2024

Aug 1, 2024

Generation Equality is the world’s leading effort to unlock political will and accelerate investment and implementation on gender equality, bringing together organizations from every part of society

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Feminist Action for Climate Justice

Empowering youth voices in the leadership of the Feminist Action for Climate Justice Action Coalition

Sep 23, 2022

Women and girls have always been at the forefront of movements demanding climate and environmental justice, and re-defining traditional models of le

A scene from community discussions at the massive gathering in Pesantren Annuqqayah—one of the oldest Islamic boarding schools in the country—on how women contribute to peace in their communities. Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown

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Feminist Movements & Leadership

Gathering momentum to accelerate resourcing of feminist movements globally

Sep 9, 2022

The Alliance for Feminist Movements, announced at the Generation Equality Forum in Paris 2021, aims at improving resources for feminist movements an

Simulation participants listen as a provider helps participants understand the technology and prepares them to test one of the eight blockchain solutions being presented. Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown

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Technology & Innovation for Gender Equality

Addressing the digital skills gap through innovative multi-stakeholder collaborations

Sep 9, 2022

The Regional Alliance for the Digitalization of Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, a joint commitment between the Government of Chile, Microsoft, Masterc

Lucy Louise has been selling bananas, limes, mint, and pumpkin at Victoria Market in Port Victoria, Seychelles for over six years.

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Economic justice & rights

Connecting women-led businesses around the world

Sep 9, 2022

The International Trade Center launched the SheTradesInitiative platform to connect women-led businesses to economic opportunities.