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** Gender Equality Updates
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** Going strong: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
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From bridges in Viet Nam to monuments in Ecuador, the world is turning orange ([link removed]) as activists come together to demand a violence-free future for women and girls during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. The global annual campaign, running from 25 November to 10 December, is going strong in a year like no other that has seen an alarming upsurge of violence against women ([link removed]) during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can make a difference: Here are 10 ways you can help end violence against women ([link removed]) . And, take a break from your day to get inspired by every day activists ([link removed]) who are building a safer world for every one.

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* In Focus: 16 Days (English ([link removed]) | Spanish ([link removed]) | French ([link removed]) )
* Regional spotlight (Americas and the Caribbean): UN calls for "zero tolerance" policies on violence against women and increased funding for women's organizations ([link removed])


** Equal in Law and Life: Tribute to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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10 December, 9:00– 11:30 am EST

The Leaders for Generation Equality campaign is honoring the global legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on International Human Rights Day 2020. Join us on Zoom as we honour Justice Ginsburg’s global legacy of pursuing equality and reflect on her transformative impact on justice in the law and in life.

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** IN THE NEWS HEADLINES
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[link removed]: Global push to end domestic violence, worse amid COVID-19 ([link removed])

Interview with UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
[link removed]: Coronavirus and gender: More chores for women set back gains in equality ([link removed])

Interview with UN Women Deputy Executive Director Anita Bhatia
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Interview with UN Women Deputy Executive Director Åsa Regnér


** WHAT OUR LEADERS ARE SAYING
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** Climate Action: It’s time to make peace with nature, UN chief urges
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The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has described the fight against the climate crisis as the top priority for the 21st Century, in a passionate, uncompromising speech delivered on 2 December at Columbia University in New York. The address marks the beginning of a month of UN-led climate action culminating in a climate summit on 12 December. Read more » ([link removed])


** FROM THE FRONT LINE
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[link removed] the latest updates on COVID-19 and gender equality, visit UN Women's dedicated In Focus pages:
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REFUGEES Hand over the mic to: Minara ([link removed])

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RESILIENCE A female inmate’s journey towards reintegration amidst COVID-19 in Palestine ([link removed])


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** ISSUE SPOTLIGHT
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DISABILITY Take five: An intersectional approach to empowering women and girls with disabilities ([link removed])


** I AM GENERATION EQUALITY
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Azimabonu Jumabekova, young HIV activist ([link removed])

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* In South Africa, young women leading HIV and violence prevention say men’s involvement is key ([link removed])
* UN Women Statement: Rebuilding better together to end AIDS for women and girls ([link removed])


** PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES
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Whose time to care: Unpaid care and domestic work during COVID-19 ([link removed])

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Reflect. Realize. Respond. Rising to new challenges: Accelerating gender parity in times of crisis and beyond ([link removed])


** SOME GOOD NEWS
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** UN Women Regional Goodwill Ambassador Cindy Sirinya Bishop makes BBC's 2020 list of inspiring women
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[link removed] BBC has named Cindy Sirinya Bishop, UN Women Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific, one of its 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020. A Thai celebrity and rights activist, Bishop is working to stop violence and other abuses against women and to promote gender equality. Read more » ([link removed])

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* Cindy Sirinya Bishop campaigning for women’s rights as new UN Women Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Asia and the Pacific ([link removed])


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