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Australian Graduate Women is the national voice of graduate women working to advance women and girls through education | President @JayaDantas | @GradWomen

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Zambia is on a journey to break down barriers to education for girls and women. Efforts to enhance access to education beyond primary school are critical in a country where economic challenges and cultural factors often limit opportunities. Source: buff.ly/4aHcNiv
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🟣 Are you championing girls’ & women’s education in your community? The 2024 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ & Women’s Education is open for nominations! You could win USD 50,000 to further your work! Deadline: 24 May. Check it out! unesco.org/en/articles/unesc…
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In earnest recognition of Earth Day, marked annually on 22 April, Graduate Women International (GWI) emphasizes the importance of including women and girls in climate action. Read the Press Release here: buff.ly/3W6MKNU
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@UNESCO25 Mar 2024
To advance #education worldwide, we must unite globally! With 200+ partners, @UNESCO's Global Education Coalition is driving inclusive & equitable quality education for all. Discover our recent actions: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/4822… #LearningNeverStops
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Education (of women and girls) transforms lives and communities. It reduces rates of child marriage, promotes healthier and smaller families, improves wages and jobs for women, and empowers women to become leaders at community and government levels. Source: Action Aid
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The Australian Government has launched Working for Women: A Strategy for Gender Equality. To find out more and to download a copy, visit genderequality.gov.au
The Australian Government's vision for gender equality is an Australia where people are safe, treated with respect, have choices, and have access to resources and equal outcomes no matter their gender.

ALT The Australian Government's vision for gender equality is an Australia where people are safe, treated with respect, have choices, and have access to resources and equal outcomes no matter their gender.

It sets out a path to a more equal Australia, with a focus on gender-based violence, unpaid and paid care, economic equality and security, health and leadership, representation and decision-making.

ALT It sets out a path to a more equal Australia, with a focus on gender-based violence, unpaid and paid care, economic equality and security, health and leadership, representation and decision-making.

It’s informed by the lived experience, knowledge and expertise of thousands of individuals and groups and women’s advocates from across Australia.

ALT It’s informed by the lived experience, knowledge and expertise of thousands of individuals and groups and women’s advocates from across Australia.

More gender equal systems, structures, policies and attitudes will work better for everyone. The Strategy outlines the need for intersectional and inclusive action. Visit www.genderequality.gov.au.

ALT More gender equal systems, structures, policies and attitudes will work better for everyone. The Strategy outlines the need for intersectional and inclusive action. Visit www.genderequality.gov.au.

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This year’s International Women's Day theme is “Inspire Inclusion”, the foundation for which hinges upon rectifying biases. These biases impede women’s agency and participation in the economy, costing countries important losses in GDP. Source: buff.ly/3V6n1o2
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Change-makers. Advocates for equality. Adopters of new tech. Leaders in sustainability. Although refugee women often lack access to opportunities, they lead their communities to a better future. Let’s #InvestInWomen and speak up for their rights! #IWD2024
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“I want you, girls with voices, to speak up & shout out for girls whose cries fall silent, I want you to pull up another girl, and help her stand tall and strong, I want you to be great & inspire greatness in others. If anyone can do it, you can.” - @QueenRania #MondayMotivation
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Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in engineering fields. It's time to end the gender bias, improve policies & provide the support female engineers need to thrive! On #WorldEngineeringDay, join us in breaking gender barriers: on.unesco.org/EngDay
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Gender-responsive budgets require a whole government approach to address #GenderEquality and the historical underinvestment in essential services for women and girls. Learn more: unwo.men/lFJp50QHFxU #InvestInWomen #IWD2024
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Across the world, U-Reporters voted “school access” the top priority for adolescent girls’ education and skills. Learn more about what young people think about girls' rights ➡️voicesofyouth.org/UReportGen… #IWD2024 @UReportGlobal
School access; Job skills; Ending gender-based violence

ALT School access; Job skills; Ending gender-based violence

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Only 61.4% of prime working age women are in the labour force compared to 90.6% of prime working age men. Most women’s employment is in the informal economy. We need to create decent work opportunities for all - #InvestInWomen and in care services! #IWD2024
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4️⃣ Days left to #IWD2024! The global campaign to roll back women’s rights is threatening the lives and health of millions of women who need #SRHR services. This Women's Day #TakeAStand with us to beat the backlash against women’s rights! 👉 bit.ly/takeastandwgh
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Women's economic empowerment is a priority we cannot afford to ignore. This International Women's Day, join us as we examine pathways for economic inclusion and investment to accelerate progress for women and girls everywhere. #CountHerIn #IWD2024
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To ensure women and girls are not left behind, we must: ✔️Build inclusive societies ✔️Implement gender-responsive financing ✔️Shift to green economy and care society ✔️Support feminist change-makers 🙌 Join us this International Women’s Day! #CountHerIn #InvestInWomen #IWD2024
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GWI YMN to celebrate International Women’s Day 7 March 2024, GWI marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science with infographic, Now offered in Spanish: GWI Discussion on Green Education To read GWI's Newsletter, please click the link here: buff.ly/49xWBQc
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Please welcome Prof @JayaDantas, a 2024 Committee member! 👋 Professor Dantas has a global career and has experience in establishing, managing and strengthening academic institutions, and developing capacity in post-conflict environments 🌏🌍🌎 (1/4)
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Have you got your #IWD2024 tickets yet? Join us in Syd, Melb, Bris, Cbr or Perth on 8 March as we come together under the theme #CountHerIn to raise vital funds for the world’s women & girls. Don't miss out, ticket sales close soon! net.pulse.ly/qgjqwzlo0p
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📚🌍 Celebrate AU's Year of Education with the "Innovate, Educate, Empower: Building a Brighter Africa" webinar on Feb 19, 2-4pm EAT. 💪🏿 Explore digital learning, EiE, policy reform & gender inclusion! Register here: unesco-org.zoom.us/meeting/r… #LeadingSDG4youth #AUSummit
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