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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

⚽️ Kommt och dier eis roud Léiwinnnen ënnerstëtzen‼️ @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity 🇱🇺 @megaluxembourg.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

On #idahobit and every day we’re clear - no room for violence, hate, discrimination or disrespect towards #lgbtiq persons! @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Ministry of Mobility and Public Works @mmtp-lu.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Eng wichteg Etapp fir Diversitéit am Ministère! Bei der 12. Editioun vum Dag vun der Diversitéit, huet d’Ministesch @yurikobackes.bsky.social am Numm vum Ministère fir Mobilitéit an ëffentlech Aarbechten d’Charte de la diversité vun IMS Luxembourg ënnerschriwwen. @gouv.lu

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Yesterday we celebrated #DiversityDay & the 16th Diversity Charter 🇱🇺 signing ceremony, welcoming 29 new signatories. Diversity is about respect & equality and must be cultivated with courage & determination. In the interest of companies, institutions & society at large. @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

D'Regierung war gëschter mat der Presse um Mäertchen an der Mëttesstonn. Flotten, relaxen Moment. 🙏 📸 ©️ SIP / Sophie Margue @mmtp-lu.bsky.social @defense.gouv.lu @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Marie-Louise Eta is the 1st woman to lead a men's Bundesliga team as head coach. Congratulations! This is a powerful statement for equality in sports. We should all stand together for fair, inclusive football, where talent, team spirit & fair play truly matter. ©️ 📷 @unionberlin.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🙏 KPMG 🇱🇺 for yesterday’s conference focusing on remuneration & its gender dimension, in the context of the 🇪🇺 Pay Transparency Directive. Transparency is a driver of stronger organisations, higher engagement, performance, trust & respect in the workplace & our societies. @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Dear President Zelenskyy, thank you for your warm welcome in Kyiv. Your courage, steadfastness and resolve are truly inspiring. Luxembourg will continue to stand with you and all of Ukraine. Our military support keeps coming. 🇺🇦 🇱🇺 @defense.gouv.lu @letzebuergerarmei.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Throwback to #CSW #UN 🗽 Very moving exhibition “Thinking of You” by artist Alketa Mripa. Pieces of clothing on a washing line pay tribute to survivors of sexual violence in times of war. NO impunity for conflict-based sexualised violence! #ZeroTolerance @megaluxembourg.bsky.social @defense.gouv.lu

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Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity 🇱🇺 @megaluxembourg.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

👏 Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social participated in the 70th Commission on the Status of Women 🇺🇳 in New York delivering a speech during the general debate in which she highlighted the need to stand firm on women’s and girls’ rights in the face of a global backlash against fundamental rights.

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Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity 🇱🇺 @megaluxembourg.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Together with @unwomen.bsky.social and France 🇫🇷, Luxembourg 🇱🇺 organised a screening of the movie “Sharp edge of Peace” around the subject of Afghan women and transformative justice. @luxembourgun.bsky.social

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Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity 🇱🇺 @megaluxembourg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social⁩ participated in an important ministerial round table discussion on the topic of “From Promise to Progress: Advancing the SRHR - Gender Equality Nexus” organised by Sierra Leone and @shedecides.bsky.social

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Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity 🇱🇺 @megaluxembourg.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Good meeting between Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social and MP Mandy Minella with the LBTI Caucus around the situation of LGBTIQ+ rights across the globe. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️⚧️ @outrightintl.bsky.social @gouv.lu

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Good meeting with 🇺🇳 UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous. 🤝 Luxembourg remains committed to the important work of UN Women and multilateralism at large. @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Luxembourg is a proud supporter of @unfpa.org. Great to meet its Executive Director Diene Keita. We discussed current challenges around global Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, which are 🔑 to upholding women’s bodily autonomy and their fundamental rights. @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Botschaft von Luxemburg in Berlin @luinberlin.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Das 🇱🇺 Gleichstellungsministerium @megaluxembourg.bsky.social meldet: "Unsere Ministerin @yurikobackes.bsky.social ⁩ sprach gestern – nachdem die Schlussfolgerungen angenommen worden waren – während der allgemeinen Debatte der 70. Kommission für die Rechtsstellung der Frau."

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Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity 🇱🇺 @megaluxembourg.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Our Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social⁩ spoke yesterday - after the conclusions were adopted - during the general debate of the 70th Commission on the Status of Women. #CSW70

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Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity 🇱🇺 @megaluxembourg.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Minister @yurikobackes.bsky.social ⁩ participated in the ministerial round table on “Ensur. and streng. access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and add. structural barriers”.

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🇺🇳 Opening Ceremony of the 70th Commission on the Status of Women in NY. 🎆 We have come together to celebrate women’s rights & loudly & proudly say: We are not going back. The path for #GenderEquality can only be one of progress. ✊ #HumanRights #WomensRightsAreHumanRights @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Very moving opening of the exhibition “Thinking of You” by artist Alketa X. Mripa. Pieces of clothing on a washing line pay tribute to survivors of sexual violence in times of war. NO impunity for conflict-based sexualised violence! #ZeroTolerance @megaluxembourg.bsky.social @defense.gouv.lu

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Important vote by the Luxembourg Parliament to enshrine the freedom to have an abortion into our Constitution. This is an important step to protect reproductive rights against potential future rollbacks. #FundamentalRights #WomenRights #HumanRights @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

❝We must take decisive action against all forms of conflict-related sexual violence.❞ Important meeting with Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General on Sexual Violence in Conflict 🇺🇳 #MSC2026 @defense.gouv.lu @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Botschaft von Luxemburg in Berlin @luinberlin.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Jedes Kind verdient eine Kindheit ohne Angst, Gewalt & Krieg. 🌍🕊️ Am Internationalen Tag gegen den Einsatz von Kindersoldaten bekräftigen wir unser Engagement, Kinder zu schützen, ihre Rechte zu wahren und unermüdlich daran zu arbeiten, dass kein Kind mehr zum Kämpfen gezwungen wird. @mfa.gouv.lu

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Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity 🇱🇺 @megaluxembourg.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

#WomeninScience #WomeninSTEM Today we’re celebrating Women and Girls in Science. At MEGA we know that your gender does not define your abilities and talents.

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Botschaft von Luxemburg in Berlin @luinberlin.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Weibl. Genitalverstümmelung ist eine schwere Menschenrechtsverletzung! Im @megaluxembourg.bsky.social bekämpfen wir alle Formen geschlechtsspez. Gewalt. Der nationale Aktionsplan sieht konkrete Maßnahmen zu deren Bekämpfung vor. Bei Hilfsbedarf wenden Sie sich ans Natl. Zentrum für Opfer von Gewalt!

Plakat des luxemburgischen Gleichstellungsministeriums zum Tag der Nulltoleranz gegen weibliche Genitalverstümmelung.

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Ganz flott Visitt gëschter an der École Privée Sainte-Anne zu Ettelbreck am Kader vum Dag zum Thema Respekt. Respekt ass d’Fundament vun enger Gesellschaft an där all Mënsch sech selwer ka sinn, ouni Angscht virun Diskriminatioun a Gewalt. @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity 🇱🇺 @megaluxembourg.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

🏅⚽️🥊🏋️‍♀️ Genre et sport au Luxembourg: La place des femmes dans le sport au Luxembourg mega.public.lu/fr/publicati... @yurikobackes.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

🙋🏻‍♀️ Multilateralism needs women — now ! Global challenges demand bold, inclusive leadership. Women at the table means smarter policies, a better chance for sustainable peace & a future built for all. No equality, no progress ! #WomenInMultilateralism @megaluxembourg.bsky.social @defense.gouv.lu

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Women’s equality in sports isn’t just fair, it’s powerful. Equal opportunities, pay & respect for women athletes inspire the next generation, break stereotypes & build a healthier, stronger society. When women thrive in sports, everyone wins. #WomenInSports #Equality @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

🙏 to the 🇱🇺 Ladies Ambassador’s Club for the motivating discussion on closing the gender & pension gaps, challenging stereotypes, addressing pushbacks, strengthening mentoring, advancing the WPS Agenda & combating violence against women. 📣 YES, progress requires action‼️ @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Botschaft von Luxemburg in Berlin @luinberlin.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Das 🇱🇺 Gleichstellungsministerium @megaluxembourg.bsky.social weist auf eine 📢 Konferenz unter Beteil. von Min. @yurikobackes.bsky.social hin: Berücksichtigung von Geschlecht & Gender für eine bessere Pflege: Herausforderung für das Gesundheitswesen. 📍 Cercle Cité - Bibliothek 🕧 09.02.2026 - 17h30

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Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity 🇱🇺 @megaluxembourg.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

📢 Conférence: Prendre en compte le sexe et le genre pour mieux soigner : un enjeu de santé publique 📍 Cercle Cité – Bibliothèque 🕧 09.02.2026 - 17h30 @yurikobackes.bsky.social @europarl.europa.eu @tillymetz.bsky.social @gouv.lu

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Ministry for Gender Equality and Diversity 🇱🇺 @megaluxembourg.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

📢 Wourun huet de MEGA dëst Joer geschafft? Wat sinn eis grouss Projeten? A wéi geet et weider? 👀 @yurikobackes.bsky.social @gouv.lu

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

What an honor for me to be chosen as 'European Woman of Influence' for Luxembourg. Thank you to the Robert Schuman Foundation! 🇱🇺🇪🇺 #WomenOfInfluence #WomenInLeadership @gouv.lu @megaluxembourg.bsky.social @defense.gouv.lu @mmtp-lu.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

🎂 3 Joerzéngte MEGA, dat heescht 30 Joer konkret Politik fir Gläichberechtegung zu 🇱🇺. Mir hu ganz vill erreecht. Mee mir sinn definitiv nach net fäerdeg. Eng Gesellschaft, an där fundamental Rechter vun all Persoun an all Beräich héich gehale gi, dat muss eist Zil sinn! @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

D’Konferenz iwwer Menopause organiséiert vum Luxemburger Wort & Télécran mat der Gynekologin Sheila de Liz wor en highlight lescht Woch! Ech sinn frou dass dësen Sujet lues a lues méi an eiser Gesellschaft thematiséiert gëtt! @megaluxembourg.bsky.social @wort.lu

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

🙋🏻‍♀️ #Menopause Sujet am Télécran @megaluxembourg.bsky.social @gouv.lu

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

🧡 Lëtz say NO to violence against women & girls‼️ Thank you for being so numerous today. Thank you for standing up for fundamental rights, respect, solidarity & equality. Thank you for marching & speaking out! Together we can achieve even more! 🧡 @megaluxembourg.bsky.social @defense.gouv.lu

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

🧡 Launch of Orange Week 2025 last night! Violence against women & girls remains an unacceptable reality. We must ensure every day that ZERO TOLERANCE FOR VIOLENCE is not just a slogan, but becomes a reality. See you this Saturday at Hamilius for the Solidarity March! @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

#InternationalMensDay is a good opportunity to underline that the 🇱🇺 Ministry for Gender Equality & Diversity defends the rights of ALL people. The well-being, health & potential of men & boys play an important role in our quest for an egalitarian world. @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

2 years ago I took over the responsibility as 🇱🇺 Minister of Defense, Minister for Mobility & Public works and Minister for Gender Equality & Diversity. A lot has been achieved. Much work lies ahead. A big 🙏 to my teams! @defense.gouv.lu @mmtp-lu.bsky.social @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

🌈 Den Moien am Kader vun den Walfer Bicherdeeg: Mat vill Häerz & Humor huet Tatta Tom engem full house voller begeeschterten Kanner d’Geschicht „Keng Angscht zu Aneschtbuerg“ gelies. Soyons unie dans la diversité. United in our diversity. @megaluxembourg.bsky.social @corinnecahen.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

La semaine dernière, la présidente C. Sheinbaum du 🇲🇽 a été victime de harcèlement sexuel en pleine rue. Si cela arrive à une présidente, imaginez à quel point cela doit être fréquent pour les femmes & filles en général, sans personne pour les défendre. #ZeroTolerance @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

✨ Real pleasure to celebrate the charter ceremony of the new Zonta Club NextGen 🇱🇺‼️ For more than a century Zonta International has embodied the values of service, advocacy & sisterhood. With NextGen, you are showing that leadership is not defined by age, but by purpose. @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Great exchange with 🇪🇺Commissioner Hadja Lahbib around the EU Roadmap for Women’s Rights, the need for male allies advocating for gender equality & discrimination against LGBTIQ+ persons. The Commission can count on 🇱🇺 to defend #UnionOfEquality & #EUValues! @megaluxembourg.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Visite mam Lex Delles vun den verschiddenen Atelieren, déi d’Associatioun Autisme Luxembourg organiséiert, fir Leit am Autismus-Spektrum op d'Beruffswelt ze preparéieren. 🙏 fir d’Engagement an déi wichteg Aarbecht! #Inclusioun @mmtp-lu.bsky.social @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

À la conference consacrée à l’entrepreunariat féminin francophone, j’ai souligné l’importance de renforcer le rôle des femmes comme actrices du changement. Investir dans l’entrepreunariat féminin, c’est investir dans l’avenir et profite à notre société toute entière. @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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Yuriko Backes @yurikobackes.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Diversity Awards 🥁 La diversité, c’est une richesse à cultiver. Diversity is a driver of innovation, cohesion, social justice & a prerequisite for sustainable development. Let’s continue to inspire & transform! Congrats to the participants & the winners! @megaluxembourg.bsky.social

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