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Gender Equality Updates

GET READY: GENERATION EQUALITY FORUM
A milestone event for global action and investment in gender equality, the Generation Equality Forum — hosted by the governments of Mexico and France and convened by UN Women in partnership with youth and civil society — is fast approaching 30 June-2 July. 
Video: #ActForEqual - Generations Together 

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Commitments to action: Generation Equality Action Coalitions drive change
What does gender equality look like? Artists around the world share their vision
Seven ways to change the world
From Thailand to Mozambique, read UN Women's impact stories, a special edition for the Generation Equality Forum!

FROM OUR LEADERS

Statement on the outcome of the summit of G7 nations


"This is the moment [...] to ensure that women are set at the heart of recovery decisions and processes that ensure their rights, meet their needs, and recognize their contributions." Read more »

Related news: G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council presents recommendations to drive global gender equality

Statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict


"The best way to address any type of human rights violation, including sexual violence in conflict, is to prevent it from happening in the first place, which is why it is crucial to address gender inequality as a root cause of this scourge." Read more »

IN THE NEWS HEADLINES
World Economic Forum: World leaders must put women at centre of COVID-19 recovery

Blog post by UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
The Independent: Global G7 goals cannot be met without bold investment in women and girls

Op-ed by UN Women Deputy Executive Director Anita Bhatia
Forbes: United Nations Generation Equality Forum Addresses Covid-19’s Negative Impact On Women’s Health

Interview with UN Women Deputy Executive Director Åsa Regnér

ISSUE SPOTLIGHT

International Widows’ Day


On International Widows’ Day, 23 June, take a look at some of the issues affecting widows around the world and what must be done to safeguard and advance their rights. Read statement »
Explainer: What you should know about widowhood

World Refugee Day

This year’s World Refugee Day, 20 June, unfolded against the backdrop of global crisis and social change. Here are some voices of refugees and displaced people who step up every day to build a stronger, safer and more vibrant world, despite many challenges. Generation Equality stands #withrefugees today and every day.
I am Generation Equality: Souhaila Nassar, changing the image of refugees
Together with refugees, we build a safer and more vibrant world
Related link: Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action Compact

COVID-19: BUILDING BACK EQUAL
For the latest updates on COVID-19 and gender equality, visit UN Women's dedicated In Focus pages:  
Global | Africa | Americas & the Caribbean | Arab States | Asia & the Pacific | Europe & Central Asia  

Update: COVID-19 crisis in India


Since April, COVID-19 cases have skyrocketed in India. As with every crisis, women and girls, especially those from poor and marginalized communities, are among the hardest hit.
As pandemic drags on, Philippine community group helps families overcome challenges old and new

FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Tatiana Chebac, a young lawyer and active promoter of women’s and LGBTQI+ people’s rights in Moldova 
Wanjuhi Njoroge, climate activist and entrepreneur from the foot of Mount Kenya 
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