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** Generation Equality Action Pack, March 2020
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March has turned out to be a month in which the COVID-19 pandemic and its myriad impacts have been at the forefront of our thoughts. As we embrace a new reality in the months ahead, we wanted to still share a few Generation Equality updates that you might have missed: In early March, we marked International Women's Day as activists around the world celebrated the achievements of women and shared why they are Generation Equality. And, at the 64th Commission on the Status of Women, Member States adopted a Political Declaration ([link removed]) , pledging to ramp up efforts to fully implement the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action—a visionary blueprint on women’s rights adopted at Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995. In the sidelines, UN Women released a comprehensive, stock-taking report ([link removed]) ,
highlighting strides towards equality since its adoption 25 years ago as well as slow and uneven progress where efforts are still sorely needed.
What will push the needle closer to equality? Why do commitments remain unfulfilled? What are the priorities for the women of the world? Find out here. Get new stories and data, and delve into the many actions being taken across the world for Generation Equality.
Read more:
* Generation Equality Action Pack, March 2020 ([link removed])
* Press release: Member States agree to fully implement the Beijing Declaration on gender equality, addressing gaps that hold women back ([link removed])
** WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN REVIEW
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[link removed] 25 years since the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action, this report takes an integrated approach to reporting on progress, gaps, and challenges related to the advancement of gender equality and women’s rights. It highlights that what’s needed now is a concerted drive to scale up, expand, and deepen policies and programmes that can accelerate the implementation of the entire Platform for Action for this generation and the next.
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** GENERATION EQUALITY FORUM UPDATE
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We have all watched with concern the rapid increase in the number of people globally affected by COVID-19. In March, the World Health Organization characterized the outbreak as a pandemic and has called for a comprehensive, all-of-society strategy to prevent infections, save lives and minimize impact.
In light of the current global COVID-19 situation, the timelines of the convening of the Generation Equality Forum are being reviewed. The health and wellbeing of participants is our paramount concern and we continue to follow the recommendations of national and international public health authorities.
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** EDITOR'S PICKS
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Photo essay - Generation Equality: The time is now! ([link removed])
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Five big wins ushered in by the landmark Beijing Platform for Action ([link removed] )
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Welcome to Equiterra, where gender equality is real ([link removed] )
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Video: 25 years of progress and promises for women’s rights ([link removed])
(Also available in Español ([link removed]) | Français ([link removed]) )
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Video: Women's Day. 1950... or 2020? ([link removed])
** PARTNERSHIPS
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** [link removed]: "Because She Watched"
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To celebrate International Women’s Day, UN Women partnered with Netflix to launch “Because She Watched ([link removed]) ” – a special Netflix collection of series, documentaries, and films curated by female creators including Sophia Loren, Janet Mock, Salma Hayek, Yalitza Aparicio, Millie Bobby Brown, Petra Costa and Ava DuVernay. You can find the collection, available all year, at Netflix.com/BecauseSheWatched
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** I am Generation Equality
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Celebrities and activists from different parts of the world share why they are Generation Equality.
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Kristen Bell ([link removed])
Actress and global advocate for the Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund, USA
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Vidya Balan ([link removed])
Actress and humanitarian, India
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Debi Nova ([link removed])
Singer-songwriter and activist, Costa Rica
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Cindy Bishop ([link removed])
Supermodel, actress and activist, Thailand
** THE UNITED NATIONS STANDS FOR GENERATION EQUALITY
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Bias and Backlash: The invisible forces holding women back ([link removed]) (UNDP)
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“We must resolutely resist any attempts to go back”: Listening to the icons and activists of women’s rights ([link removed]) (UNFPA)
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My 8 favourite things about being a peacekeeper ([link removed]) (UN Peacekeeping)
** TAKE ACTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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[link removed] you know that on average, women are paid 16 per cent less than men ([link removed]) ? Or that nearly half a billion women and girls over the age of 15 are illiterate ([link removed]) ? UN Women’s new report takes stock of progress and gaps in women’s rights. As part of #GenerationEquality, use the power of social media to highlight these shocking realities and advocate for action now! Get started by retweeting this tweet ([link removed]) and downloading our social media package ([link removed]) .
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