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📣🟣 Today, we stand united with voices around the world on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This day calls attention to the urgent need to confront and stop the countless forms of gender-based violence impacting millions of women and girls globally. Gender-based violence is perpetuated not only by individual actions but also by systemic structures that marginalize women, exclude them from leadership, and silence their input in creating solutions. When women, in all their diversity, take part in decision-making spaces, they bring unique perspectives and lead transformative changes that break down the patriarchal systems driving inequality and violence. ⚖️ Women are the key to meaningful and sustainable progress—in addressing the root causes of gender-based violence and discrimination, in building equitable institutions, and in creating a just future for the rights and needs of all women and girls. Gender parity is essential to addressing today’s pressing challenges and ensuring that women are at the forefront of their solutions. At GQUAL, we are committed to not only amplifying the voices, rights, and aspirations of women, but also guaranteeing that they are acted upon. #25N #NoExcuse

Today, on International Women's Day, we stand with so many others in support of women's empowerment and equality. At BRIGHT, we recognize the importance of investing in women to create a more inclusive and equitable future for all. Investing in women is not just a choice; it's an imperative for human rights. With 75 million more people plunged into poverty since 2020, urgent action is needed. Austerity measures disproportionately affect women, curtailing essential services. Shifting to a green economy and supporting feminist organizations are crucial steps towards a more inclusive future. #InvestInWomen #AccelerateProgress #GenderEquality #HumanRights #InspireInclusion #EndPoverty

30+ years after the Beijing Platform for Action was put forward at the 4th UN Conference on Women, the world still records startling manifestations of inequality and discrimination against women. Chief of which is #genderbasedviolence. During this #16Days of Activism, we need to critically examine our efforts and actions; and unite to finally end violence against women and girls. #APINInitiatives #ThisIsAPIN #16Days #16daysofactivism

Happy to share UN Women Cox’s Bazar Update (UN Women Asia and the Pacific) from April - December 2023. The report presents activities in 2023, including Statistics, Empowerment in the HC, Market Linkage, Multi-Stakeholder Consultation, Male Engagement, Gender Norms, Media Action, Women’s Leadership with United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Discussions with DWA, Gender Responsive Policing, Hunan Development Nexus, Thematic Evaluation (https://lnkd.in/gmRUdykA), 16 Days of activism against GBV.

We need a feminist approach to climate action if we are to ensure women and girls, who are disproportionately impacted, are able to thrive. This starts with - 💰Increased climate finance reaching women-led organisations / women’s rights organisations 💚Inclusion of gender equality aims and measures in green transition strategies 🟰Prioritisation of gender equality in climate finance flows #feministclimateaction

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is a reminder that women’s safety and gender equity is fundamental union business. IEU members know addressing misogyny and preventing violence against women is more important than ever. Join our Equity Committee to get more involved and work towards a better future for women https://bit.ly/4hLcbgq

This International Women’s Day I wanted to take a moment to think about this year’s theme of inspiring inclusion. Together we need to create a more inclusive world for women – whether this is done by helping others to see the value of women’s inclusion or inspiring women themselves to be included. It is important to be aware of how women are being treated and to do all we can to challenge anything that doesn’t sit quite right. Women should be present; women should be included - if they are not, we MUST call this out and tackle this bias to end this discrimination. International Women’s Day is about the rise of women and not about the fall of men – to make the most impactful change everyone needs to work together to tackle the imbalance. I think it is also important to reference the difference between equality and equity – equal opportunities are not enough, systems and society as a whole need to ensure that everyone, regardless of their characteristics, is given the support they need to achieve equal outcomes. ‘Sameness’ is simply not enough. As someone who works in the domestic abuse sector it would feel a missed opportunity to speak about VAWG. Globally, almost 1 in 3 women have been subject to some form of violence in their life. Of those who have been in a relationship, almost 1 in 4 adolescent girls have experienced violence of abuse in an intimate relationship. Violence against women and girls stops women being free and living the lives we want and this needs to change. The issue of VAWG needs to be a problem everyone tackles, and women alone should not be responsible to change this. Silence is violence in this scenario – we need to work together to tackle this. #internationalwomensday2024 #inspiringinclusion

Women IN's reports highlight features some very insightful resources that explore investing in women and accelerating progress. Check it out:

A message for all men, yes, ALL MEN! While we know that not all men perpetrate gender inequality and violence towards women, sadly, all women have to live with the effects. Men have a critical role to play in dismantling the infrastructure and systems of oppression so that we can all benefit from living in an equal world. Men, ALL MEN, we need you to...  1. Listen to women's stories. Hear what we are saying rather than just listening to respond with "not all men". 2. Consider how gender inequality and violence against women affect the women you love. 3. Speak up when you witness inequality of any kind.  4. Be our allies and fight alongside us. The time for being a passive observer has passed. The bar for being a "good guy" has risen. Sitting in the corner and not speaking out when you see injustice is no longer good enough. Fight with us to end gender inequality and stop the epidemic of violence against women in Australia. We need you. Will you join us? #ViolenceAgainstWomen #StopKillingWomen #GenderInequality #EnoughIsEnough #GenderEquality #StopViolence #EqualityNOW #NotAllMen #Equaity #Enough

The United Nations has been leading the charge for women’s rights and fighting violence against women and girls since launching #OrangeDay in 1999. Each year, they highlight the urgent need to end gender-based violence, push for equality, and empower women globally. At Organic Growth Creations, we stand with the UN in amplifying our voices for this critical cause. To drive action, we’re offering a 15% discount on our services to businesses who share this mission of impact. Change doesn’t happen without action. Let’s raise awareness, spread the word, and demand a future free from violence. 👉 Join us today and help create that change. #OrangeDay #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality #EndViolence #UNLeadership #OrganicGrowthCreations