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Yesterday morning, I had the privilege of attending a #UNWomenUK Briefing Club and Breakfast. Hosted by Tabitha Morton (Executive Director #UNWomenUK) and Atonte Semira (Head of Community #UNWomenUK), I had the honor of connecting with them and several inspiring women. All of us are participating in the #UNITEDNATIONS sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) and are interested in tools of advocacy that we can bring back to our communities to create immediate change. #CSW69 emphasizes rights, equality and empowerment #forALLwomen and #ALLgirls; the language we use around activism is important. I learned that negotiations can extend for hours in debate over singular words in reports. I also received insight into the real and current statistics: Last year, the number of women killed in war doubled 97% of women aged 18-24 reported experiencing sexual harassment. Apathy is not an option. The UK has the most diverse parliament in its history, but this is not secure; there is a real risk of a reversal of this progression. Indifference to gender inequality transmutes to real world gendered violence. I learned about the paradoxical nature of allocating funds: spending on aid (which directly helps women) is being pulled and funneled into the defense budget. However, data tells us that women's participation in politics extends peace by up to 20 years. On a positive note, I learned that the UK government’s next goal is to close the gendered ethnicity pay gap. As a digital participant of #CSW69, I will take my findings back to my community at the University of Sussex. No longer confined to the halls of the United Nations in New York, this widened participation means that both grassroots activists and parliamentarians can be partisan to negotiations. Away from inflammatory sexist comments on online spheres of influence, countless women are advocating within their communities. Gender equality is achievable, and we must operate from a position of hope, confidence, and action rather than empty words and dampened spirits. The Briefing Club renewed my faith, and I hope to attend again. #CSW69 #UNWOMENUK #UNWOMEN #GENDEREQUALITY

Well done to all of our 6000 digital participants from the UK, who have successfully registered to attend #CSW69 next month, where they will help shape the future of gender equality. With over 800 virtual events across two weeks to curate a unique and personal experience, who wouldn’t come away feeling inspired and equipped to take action in their communities and circles of influence? We can’t wait to welcome everyone! #ForALLwomenandgirls #IWD2025

Behind the headlines, beyond the battlefield, there is another story unfolding in Ukraine. A story of women and girls who are bearing the brunt of this war, yet standing resilient, leading their communities, and working toward a better future.   Three years of full-scale war has pushed an entire generation of Ukrainian women and girls backward in terms of rights, safety, and economic opportunities.   Gender-based violence is up by 36%.   Depression rates amongst women and girls have worsened.   Unpaid care is rising.   The gender pay gap has doubled.   In 2024 alone, UN Women supported more than 180,000 women and girls affected by the war through initiatives under the Women Peace and Humanitarian Fund.   The agency provides life-saving humanitarian aid, psychosocial and legal support, protection services and programmes to strengthen women’s economic independence.   Three years since the beginning of the war, UN Women is working to ensure that women are included in decision-making and recovery efforts, advocating for legal reforms to secure equal rights and representation. Read the stories of the women powering Ukraine's recovery: https://lnkd.in/eaywJyci

THREE HOURS LEFT TO APPLY AS DIGITAL PARTICIPANT AT #CSW69. Help shape the future of gender equality, with UN Women UK as your guide. If you don't want to see women's rights continue to roll backwards, register to join us at #CSW69 and together let's take action. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? - A dedicated briefing session to maximise your conference experience - Connection with thousands of leaders, activists, and advocates via the UN Women UK private platform - Exclusive UN Women UK Merchandise - Invitation to our one-off hybrid workshop for participants - Access to over 800 virtual CSW events across two weeks with full support - A practical and meaningful Post-Event Action Plan - A Certificate of Attendance as formal recognition of your participation - Continued access to the UN Women UK private platform where you’ll receive priority event invitations, volunteer opportunities, resources and much more! WHAT'S IN IT FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS? For ALL women and girls. Rights. Equality. Empowerment. Applications take five minutes and close at 12 noon today. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eWC5Ks2e

This is a rallying cry: the backlash against gender equality is growing. We need you to help us stop it.   We’ve expanded capacity to give even more of you the chance to join us for CSW this year. To say YES to women’s rights, equality and empowerment. YES to a gender equal future. YES to ALL women and girls.   The application deadline has been extended to 9am Monday 24th February. Now’s your chance.   Right now, the world is failing women and girls.   A girl born today will never live to see the end of extreme poverty for women and girls—a goal that, at this rate, will take another 137 years to achieve. This is the world we are living in—a world we cannot and will not accept. The backlash against gender equality is growing. We need YOU to stand up against it.   For ALL women and girls. Rights. Equality. Empowerment.   We cannot allow this to continue. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e8QD5mMm

✨ Exciting News! ✨ I’m absolutely thrilled to share that I’ve been accepted as a UN Women UK Digital Participant at the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)! This year’s session is particularly significant as we mark 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995)—a milestone in the global fight for gender equality and women’s empowerment. From 10–21 March 2025, representatives from governments, UN entities, and NGOs worldwide will gather at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to assess progress, tackle challenges, and drive action towards the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 💡 As a Digital Participant, I’m eager to: 1️⃣ Gain fresh insights into the global progress (and setbacks) in gender equality. 2️⃣ Engage with inspiring changemakers and learn from their experiences. 3️⃣ Amplify key discussions and bring these conversations to wider audiences. This is an incredible opportunity to engage in global conversations about gender equality, connect with change-makers, and contribute to shaping policies that advance women's rights worldwide. I can’t wait to be part of this crucial dialogue and contribute in any way I can! Let’s keep pushing for real, lasting change. 💜 #CSW69 #UNWomenUK #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment

You heard it here first - we’ve officially extended the deadline for CSW69 and expanded capacity for even more of you to join us this March. It’s never been so important to stand up for women’s rights. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e8QD5mMm

Q: How long does it take to apply for #CSW69? A: Just 5 minutes. 5 minutes is all it takes for you to send off your application to join us as a Digital Participant for a unique insight into the Commission on the Status of Women this March, live from the United Nations Headquarters in New York. UN Women UK will be your guide, giving you access to all two weeks of sessions at CSW, dedicated digital discussions and downloads to consider your learnings from a UK perspective and inspiration to take action towards gender equality in your own community. Applications close at 9am on Monday 17th February. We’ll see you online! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e8QD5mMm

YOU can shape the future of gender equality! Applications for Digital Participants for #CSW69 are rolling in and we want to see your name in our inbox. You can be a part of the UN’s largest annual event on women’s rights, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Join changemakers from around the world this March and: 🔹 Access live sessions from the United Nations 🔹 Connect with a global network of advocates 🔹 Gain expert insights to amplify your voice for change 🔹 Be inspired to take actions that transform lives 📢 Your voice matters. This is your opportunity to use it to build a more equal world. Applications close at 9am Monday 17th February. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/e8QD5mMm Together, let’s create a world where equality is a reality.

A girl is a third less likely to undergo female genital mutilation today than 30 years ago. UK support has helped over 10,000 communities pledge to end FGM. On International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, UN Women explains it's urgent for all to step up progress to end FGM. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | UN Women UK