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** Generation Equality Action Pack
November 2019
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Rape, a single word with devastating impact that spans decades, even generations.

It destroys bodies and minds and puts peace in jeopardy. When left unpunished or trivialized, it creates a pervasive culture where sexual violence is normalized, women and girls are undervalued, and entire communities and nations are left fractured.

Through words, actions and inactions; discriminatory laws or leniency towards perpetrators; through the media we consume, jokes we laugh at, and attitudes we do not question, we can become part of a culture that allows rape to continue. For the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence ([link removed]) , 25 November - 10 December, join the UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women campaign ([link removed]) to say, Generation Equality ([link removed]) Stands against Rape! ([link removed])

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** UN WOMEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MESSAGE
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** "End rape—an intolerable cost to society" ([link removed])
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[link removed] her message for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka says: "If I could have one wish granted, it might well be a total end to rape.”

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VIDEO SPOTLIGHT

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One story about rape is one story too many.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS


** Generation Equality Forum
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[link removed] Generation Equality Forum ([link removed]) is a civil society–centred, multi-stakeholder, global gathering for gender equality, convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France.

As a global public conversation for urgent action and accountability for gender equality, the Forum will celebrate the power of women’s rights activism, feminist solidarity, and youth leadership to achieve transformative change. It will take stock of progress and set an agenda of concrete action to realize gender equality before 2030. Dates: Mexico City, Mexico (7–8 May 2020); Paris, France (7–10 July 2020). Read more » ([link removed])


** EDITOR'S PICKS
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16 ways you can stand against rape culture ([link removed])
18 November 2019

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When it comes to consent, there are no blurred lines ([link removed])
18 November 2019

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I am Generation Equality: “I am a child born out of wartime rape” ([link removed])
18 November 2019

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From where I stand: “If we talk more about sexual harassment in our society, we’ll change mindsets” ([link removed])
18 November 2019

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The men who are standing tall against early marriages in the Gaza Strip ([link removed])
18 November 2019

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In the words of Françoise Gbeko: “Now I can support my family…and send my children to school” ([link removed])
18 November 2019


** SAVE THE DATE
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** International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women official commemoration at UN Headquarters
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The official commemoration of the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (25 November) will take place on Monday, 25 November 2019, at the ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations Headquarters, New York, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Speakers include Maria Luiza Riberio Viotti, United Nations Chef de Cabinet, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director, Susannah Grant, Academy Award nominated Writer, Producer and Director /Showrunner of Netflix’s limited series “Unbelievable”, Jonathan Torgovnik, award-winning photographer and creator of Intended Consequences: Rwandan Children Born of Rape, and many others. Read more >> ([link removed])

Live Webcast: www.unwomen.org and webtv.un.org/live ([link removed])


** TAKE ACTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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[link removed] the world that you stand with #GenerationEquality against rape. Click HERE ([link removed]) and tweet to kick start your advocacy.

Use UN Women’s brand-new stickers and GIFs:
1- Write or record your message of solidarity.
2- Click on GIF and search for #orangetheworld.
4- Select the GIF or sticker you like.
5- Share using #orangetheworld and tag @UN_Women on Twitter or @unwomen on Instagram stories.

Invite everyone to take action against rape culture that surrounds us. Everything you need to join the conversation ([link removed]) can be found in this social media package with sample messages and visuals in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Chinese available here. ([link removed])

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