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#InvestInWomen @UN_Women / @ONUFemmes is the UN entity for #GenderEquality and women’s empowerment. Tweets in English and French are from our Africa offices.
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Joined June 2013
Congratulations to #Namibia for electing the country’s first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Her historic election is a significant milestone in the struggle for #genderequality in the highest positions of power.
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I have always been labeled a feminist because I never accepted the concept of being someone’s property, or being steered and directed just because I am a girl. #TheAfricaiwant is that of equality of the sexes–Iman Omar Abdel Daiem Omar . #GenerationEqualityAfrica #AfricaDialogues
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Congratulations to @OulimataSarr @UN_Women Regional Director for West and Central Africa who has just been appointed #Minister of Economy, Planning and Cooperation of #Senegal, she is the first woman to occupy this position! #womenleader #Genderequality #kebetu
La directrice regionale d’ONU Femmes WCARO, @OulimataSarr vient d’être nommée Ministre de l’économie, du plan et de la coopération du #Sénégal. Nous souhaitons pleins succès dans cette nouvelle mission à une femme engagée et passionnée pour son pays !
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The deputy Grand Imam of @AlAzhar & his team writing a new Fatwa to advise that both girls and boys should be aged 18 before entering into marriage in order for them to have the appropriate level of maturity. @UN_Women.@phumzileunwomen.@JahaENDFGM.#Africa4Girls2030
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"The problem w/ gender is that it prescribes how we should be rather than recognizing how we are. Imagine how much happier we would be, how much freer to be our true individual selves, if we didn’t have the weight of gender expectations."- Chimamanda Adichie #WCW #WednesdayWisdom
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Addis Ababa is hosting the first coding camp with girls (aged 16-20) from all over Africa! The girls are energized and looking forward to the next few days of learning! #DigitalSkills #ICT4SDG #GlobalGoals #AGCC12018
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We would like to say Karibuni to the 300+ youths from all over Africa who are converging in Nairobi for the #AfricaYouthConf2018 to discuss the continent’s transformation and showcase sustainable solutions #SDGS. We look forward to an exciting, energetic and youthful 3 days
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We are pleased to officially introduce @annamutavati in her role as the Regional Director, UN Women East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO). We look forward to her continued contribution in advancing Gender Equality and Women Empowerment in the region.
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.@UN_Women is very pleased to announce the appointment of @OulimataSarr as our the Deputy Regional Director 4 West & Central Africa. With over 25 years’ experience in finance and development, Oulimata served as the Regional Advisor on #WEE 4 West & Central Africa until March 2018
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Youth Call for Applications! 🌍.📢 We’re calling on all youth across Africa to apply for the Beijing +30 Youth Consultation. English: French: Portuguese: Arabic: #Beijing30
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Join us in congratulating @phumzileunwomen for her second term appointment as the Executive Director of @UN_Women
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UN Women strongly condemns the murder of Ugandan athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, and calls on governments to take urgent measures to prevent #femicide and all forms of gender based violence: 📷 Courtesy
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🎉Today, @UN_Women turns 10! 🎉. Join us and our Regional Director @OulimataSarr as we celebrate ten years of promoting women's rights and gender equality. #GenerationEquality
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It's time! Now more than ever, we want a world where women and girls can live free from fear. In every heartbeat. With every breath. At every step. #16Days #NoExcuse #OrangetheWorld
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Meet @UN_Women’s newest Regional Goodwill Ambassador @JahaEndFGM! Jaha will support UN Women’s advocacy to #endFGM and child marriage in Africa, with a focus on mobilizing youth.
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We are celebrating the dreams and aspirations of each and every African Girl today! #DayOfTheGirl
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Child marriage is cruel, it is the beginning of a painful and long-term disempowerment of the girl child and contributes to the violation of their basic rights. #ENDFGM
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We mourn the loss of Ms. Zebib Kavuma, ESARO Deputy Regional Director. A steadfast champion for gender equality, her work advanced the rights of women and girls in Africa. Her kindness and passion left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Our hearts are with her family. MHSRIP!
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82% of girls don't know anything about menstruation before their first period. Through the Gender, Hygiene & Sanitation project, @UN_Women #Senegal sensitized more than 10000 girls on Menstrual Hygiene Management. On #MHDay2019, join us to break the taboo as #MenstruationMatters
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Happy International African Women's Day! This day aims to celebrate the role of women in achieving political freedom in Africa and advancing the social and economic status of women on the continent. #JIFA #JIFA2022 #AfricanWoman #IAWD
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"You are the leaders of today! Young people should dream. This is the time to realise your dreams and seize the opportunities and aspire to be greater. The youth should join forces and dream big!" @DerexBriggs #AfricaYouthConf2018 @UNDPAfrica @UNEnvironment @unicnairobi
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#Women deserve more – Lets talk about women #empowerment through ICT & social media" #SMWLagos @africarisingGE
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We #OrangeTheWorld during #16Days of Activism to stand in solidarity with survivors of violence and to eliminate gender-based violence in all its forms. Let’s stand together in solidarity! .Join the movement:
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Table Mountain in Cape Town lit orange last night to kick off #orangetheworld for #16days in South Africa!
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African traditional leaders meet in Nairobi to map out strategies for ending child marriage and FGM #EndChildMarriageNow
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Happening this week, consultation & dialogue with traditional and cultural leaders on child marriage & #FGM in East and Southern Africa taking place in #Blantyre #Malawi #EndChildMarriage #EndFGM
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'When women play a central role, things play better'- UN Secretary General @antonioguterres comments during his visit to UNON Nairobi. #Women.#GenderParity. cc @UN_Women @unicnairobi
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Happy International African Women's Day 2020 to all the amazing women and girls on the continent! #IAWD #GenerationEquality
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The problem the World faces is that power is more in the hands of men than women. It is essential that we change the power relations. Training girls in #STEM is one such way. says @UN SG @antonioguterres
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.@UN_Women Executive Director @phumzileunwomen pins Tanzanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Augustine Mahiga as #HeForShe champion for #genderequality .Asante Sana Balozi!
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Meeting of African traditional leaders aimed at ending child marriage and FGM . Most of the children getting married do so against their will and it is not within their choice to decide if they can get married or not.
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"Dont let your fear overtake your passion!" Some of the impactful messages coming out of @UN_Women Rwanda's "GirlsTechTalk" session at the #YCA2018 Summit. #GirlsInSTEM
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Feel the energy of 6,000+ feminists, activists, and leaders gathered together for the opening ceremony of #WD2023. @UN_Women is a proud partner. #GenerationEquality
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Is technology a double-edged sword? . Are young women and girls experiencing more violence online? . Join us this Friday from 11am-12 noon EAT for a twitter chat to explore actions the youth can take in ensuring #SafeDigitalSpaces for women and girls in the continent
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A warm welcome to our Regional Director a.i Ms. @AddouHodan to the East & Southern Africa Regional Office. Thank you for your continued work on empowering women & girls in our region and collectively through the regional office. Read more about her here:
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Are you an African youth with the passion to help Africa progress but struggle to find the support you need to turn your idea into reality? Here is an opportunity for you to be at the center of Africa’s dvpmt & attainment of @SDGoals #AfricaYouthConf2018
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"Today I want to celebrate you and thank you for showing us as @UN how far we can go if we invest in women. @UN_Women is committed to support women economic empowerment in #Senegal" said @phumzileunwomen. @UN_Women @DianaOfwona @JahaENDFGM @OulimataSarr #AGriFed
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"Without changing the mentality of men,gender equality will never happen…" @UN DSG @AminaJMohammed speaking at the Women's Center Goma #DRC
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#WorldRefugeeDay For refugee women and girls: .✅ Preserve their dignity .✅ Support and empower them .✅ Advocate for their right to access all human rights.✅ Celebrate them.We highlight some powerful stories from the region 👇🏾
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We need to have women in leading political positions who take decisions regarding our girls @UN_Women ED @phumzileunwomen .#Getwomeninvolved
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Glad to have @NerimaW among the participants of the #AfricaYouthConf2018 . Looking forward to discussions on 'how to secure a seat at the political table.'
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The world needs science, and science needs women. Join @UN_Women on tomorrow's International Day of Women and Girls in Science and spread the word!
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Empowering women farmers of Rwanda through mobile technology #globalgoals #leavenoonebehind
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#Africaday2022 . Today is #AfricaDay and we’re celebrating the African Girls Can Code Initiative @AGCCIAfrica that’s working to empower girls across the continent with the knowledge they need in #STEM education to bridge the #genderdigitalgap. Read more👉
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.@unwomenkenya kicked off the #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign with the illumination––in orange––of the @KICC_kenya an iconic building in Nairobi to raise awareness about violence against women & girls. Learn more: #OrangeTheWorld
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Traditional and religious leaders discuss how positive masculinity can be used to eradicate child marriage and FGM. #endchildmarriage #EndFGM
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Welcome to Tanzania @unwomenchief! Our Executive Director Sima Bahous is visiting Tanzania this week & will meet w/ government and civil society partners & reaffirm UN Women's commitment to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment.
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"This experience has taught me that with time & determination, my dreams can become a reality." @UN_Women Rwanda`s #GirlsTakeOverRw initiative matched 25 young women with leaders from Embassies, the UN and companies for a one of a kind #JobShadowing experience #IWD2019
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“We truly admire you and we are ready to be led by you, no resistance on our part” Watch @UN_Women Executive Director @phumzileunwomen celebrate young people at the 1st African Summit on FGM and Child marriage, as Day 1 coincided with the #DayoftheAfricanChild .#Africa4Girls2030
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Don't let anyone tell you something is not for you cos you are a woman or a girl. #planet5050
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A la veille des #16jours d’activisme @UN_Women Africa s’associe à nouveau aux influenceurs, journalistes et entrepreneurs du #Sénégal & de la sous-région pour porter haut et fort ce message: «On s’engage contre les violences faites aux femmes. Et vous?» #OrangezLeMonde #Doyatina
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"To achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment we must change and go beyond our traditional partnerships." @phumzileunwomen
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.@AWLNetwork urges african leaders to implement the parity principle to ensure women’s contribution to decision-making in all spheres. @UN_Women, @ECA_OFFICIAL, @UN. #AfricanWomenLeaders, #WomenTogether4Africa
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Not in our name, traditional leaders commit to end child marriage and FGM in East and Southern Africa. #EndChildMarriage #EndFGM
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Malawi has extended the age of a child to 18 ys and thereby prohibiting any marriage for a child that is not yet 18 yrs. Traditional leaders have been very instrumental in fighting child marriage, FGM and other harmful practices #endchildmarriage
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‘My mother has inspired me. She taught me that feminism is not a dirty word. It is believing in the equal rights of both men and women’ Tamara of @UN_Women speaking at the #FiresideChat this International #WomensDay . #Innovate4Change. #Leadership
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'Don't allow anyone else to define you, define yourself'~ @MarthaKarua #AfricaYouthConf2018
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The President of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire has officially joined the #HeForShe movement for #genderequality and #WomenEmpowerment. Pinned by @phumzileunwomen today.
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Internship alert: Looking for an opportunity to sharpen your skills in gender economic research and other women's empowerment-related topics? Our Women's Economic Empowerment unit is looking for you. Find application details here: .🗓 Deadline: 17 Aug.
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Young people should be bold enough to demand their rights, they should not be forced into marriage #EndChildMariage #EndFGM
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“The seeds of success in every nation of the world are best planted by women & their mental support” ~ Dr. Joyce Banda. On this #AfricaDay themed "Education Fit for the 21st Century," we highlight the need to educate women & girls in the continent ✅ #GenderEquality.
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#HappeningNow ➡️ dans le cadre des #16jours, nous sommes réunis aujourd’hui avec les influenceurs de la région dans les bureaux d’@ONUFemmes pour porter haut & fort la voix des femmes à travers la campagne #OrangezLeMonde et provoquer.un changement dans la lutte contre les #VBG
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The #AGCCI2018 programme will train young girls to become programmers, creators and designers, placing them on track to take up educations and careers in ICT and coding. #DigitalSkills. #ICT4SDG.#GlobalGoals
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'Whether it is from Cape to Cairo or Ouagadougou women are standing up; this network is ready to work' said @phumzileunwomen ED of @UN_Women during the opening ceremony of the 2nd Forum of @AWLNetwork hosted by @_AfricanUnion. #WomenTogether4Africa
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Farewell to Liberia’s (now former) President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first woman Head of State and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Cc: @NobelWomen
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Social cultural factors that perpetuate FGM and child marriage on the continent can only be addressed if traditional leaders are brought onboard because they are the custodians of culture. #endchildmarriage #EndFGM
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#Photo: @UN & @_AfricanUnion Joint High level delegation met with recovered Chibok Girls today as part of solidarity mission to #Nigeria
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Education is for women's empowerment. Let's give young women the opportunity to thrive: @UNWOMEN4Youth #globalgoal
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Congratulations to our own @LewisTolulope for making it to @InStyle 's list of Women Who Are Changing the World! Get to know more about her work at UN Women here
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Ahead of the 4th Specialized Technical Committee meeting on #GenderEquality & Women’s Empowerment next week, hundreds of young Africans have gathered in Addis Ababa to ensure their voices are heard & that youth are at the center of the #Beijing25 review.#GenerationEqualityAfrica
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Karibu Tanzania! @UN_Women Executive Director @phumzileunwomen arrives in Dar es Salaam today on first official visit to promote #genderequality #goal5 #mydaressalaam
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Great News 📣📣.On 10 January 2020, H.E @Macky_Sall, President of #Senegal, officially promulgated the law criminalizing rape and pedophilia during a memorable dialog at the Presidential residence which brought together all stakeholders working to end Gender Based Violence.
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Over 140 African traditional leaders and royals are attending the meeting aimed at ending child marriage and FGM in Africa. #EndChildMarriage #EndFGM
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“We want an Africa where women and girls are at the centre of development.” - Bineta Diop, Special Envoy @_AfricanUnion #AfricanWomenLeaders
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On #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s remember Wangari Maathai. An environmentalist, women’s rights activist and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. v @UN_Women
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#HappeningNow.@UN_Women and @_AfricanUnion in partnership with the @ECA_OFFICIAL is hosting the inaugural meeting of African Ministers for Gender and Women's Affairs under the theme: "#COVID19 response and recovery - a gendered framework".
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In Zanzibar today, @_AfricanUnion Ministers of Justice adopted the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women & Girls, a landmark instrument aimed at providing a legal framework to prevent, address, and eradicate #VAWG across Africa. Photo: @AfCFTA
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"We are done talking. We need a transformative change; change that is visible to everyone. We want women and girls to notice that certain shift is happening. We will hold you accountable to your commitments.". ~ @Shantel_Chido, a youth activist from Zimbabwe #GenerationEquality
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#HappeningNow The AfCFTA Conference on Women and Youth in Trade, convened under the patronage of H.E. @SuluhuSamia and in conjunction with the Government of Tanzania started today and will run until 14 Sept, 2022 in Dar-Es-Salam. UN Women is one of the co-organizers. #AfCFTA
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Today, we have the power to reclaim our soil and amplify the voices of Africans & young girls around the world. I want you all to reclaim and embrace this beautiful continent - my Africa, your Africa, #theAfricawewant ~ @MohamudHabso. #GenerationEqualityAfrica #AfricaDialogues
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8 july 2018, Day 2 of The @UN - @_AfricanUnion - @AfricaSweMFA joint solidarity mission in #Niger visiting the United Nations Development programmes in Girataoua, covering Health, Education, Wash, Agriculture. @AminaJMohammed @margotwallstrom @phumzileunwomen @ibrahimthiaw
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Research shows that children who are married off early are unlikely to let their children go to school. On the other hand, the more education a girl receives, the more likely she is to delay pregnancy and childbirth. #EndChildMarriageNow
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Happening Now: African Girls Can Code Initiative Press Conference at the @_AfricanUnion HQ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. #AGCCI2018 #WECODEAFRICA
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On #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s remember Wangari Maathai. An environmentalist, women’s rights activist and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. v @UN_Women
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Across the African continent, youth comprise nearly 60% of the population. Training girls in ICT is crucial to ensure that no woman or girl is left behind #SDGs #Goal5 #AGCCI2018 . #DigitalSkills. #ICT4SDG.#GlobalGoals.#WeCodeAfrica
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#HappeningNow| Traditional, religious, and civil society leaders of Africa meeting in Addis Ababa. #Partnership4Change #GenerationEquality @AU_WGDD
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'#Africa youth should understand that their opinions count, and they should be heard!' says youth leader @gbichie_tshe from Nigeria.#Youth
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To ensure that gender equality & the empowerment of women & girls are at the very core of effective Humanitarian Action,@unwomenafrica in Senegal is hosting a training program to equip technical staff w/ the tools & knowledge for transformative change to better serve communities.
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#AfricaYouthConf2018 seeks to celebrate young Africans as drivers of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Realizing the #globalgoals will only be possible if young people are involved cc:.@UNICEFAfrica @UNFPA_ESARO @UNDPAfrica @UNEnvironment @UnescoEast @unicnairobi
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@phumzileunwomen excited to meet Lynn Kirabo, a software engineer & data "junkie" who is a former @UN_Women Scholarship Recipient #TAS2017
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