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urvashi gandhi

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#GenderJustice @Women'sRights, #ClimateJustice #Feminism #SaferWorkSpaces #SaferSchools #TransformingMasculinities

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laxman लक्ष्मण belbase बेल्वासे @laxb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Standing united against #militarism & for peace & justice-also stand against weaponization of militarized #masculinities to recruit men/boys as instruments of war, creating conditions that deeply harm all people, including through #sexualviolence as weapon of war womendeliver.org/about/our-vi...
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Melbourne Declaration for Gender Equality
More than 900 people across all regions have shaped the Declaration so far, now it belongs to all of us. Endorse it!
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Take Back The Tech! @takebackthetech.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Women journalists and human rights defenders working in Lebanese frontlines face higher risks of cyber violence. “The idea [behind repression] is to silence journalists [and] stop reporting on violations [or]corruption.” #NoTechForWar Read on GenderITorg: genderit.org/feminist-tal... @apc.org
Illustration of a woman working on a computer. In the background are windows opening up to a warscape. Text: “What we saw during the last war, particularly the escalation, was that there were warning signs for people who work on documenting violence, that if you’re documenting what’s going on in the ground, you may become a target.”

— Ramzi Kaiss, a researcher with Human Rights Watch (on the war in Lebanon)
 Illustration of a window opening up to a warscape. Text: Kaiss has been a part of multiple HRW investigations documenting Israel’s targeted technology-driven location attacks on media and aid workers in Lebanon in the last 15 months, including the one that killed Najjar, Reda and Qassem last October.

Israel has consistently denied HRW’s investigations, calling them false.
Illustration of a window opening up to a warscape. Text: Women media workers in Lebanon have historically faced discrimination and harassment within close quarters, especially the Lebanese political parties.

The recent past has seen Lebanese women journalists being compelled to flee the country, or being imprisoned for their work. 
“In a country like Lebanon, where, already in peace times, there exists discriminatory laws against women, especially ones that don’t protect them from physical and sexual abuse, reporting on war becomes even more challenging for women.”

This post has been adapted from a collection on militarisation and technology by Safety For Voices.
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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
The UK-funded What Works initiative has proved that preventing violence against women & girls is possible. This #16DaysOfActivism we’re celebrating our inspiring community of Grantee Partners tackling violence against women and girls through What Works II. Tap to learn more: tinyurl.com/5ma3p36x
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16 Days of Activism 2025: How What Works II is Tackling VAWG
We strive to eliminate violence against women and girls on a global scale.
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Prevention Collaborative @prevention-collaborative.org · 19/11/2025
📜 Can reforming unequal inheritance rights reduce overall levels of violence against women (VAW)? ⚖️ In India, states that gave women equal inheritance rights saw a 36% drop in reported VAW over 28 years. 🔍 Explore the evidence: cutt.ly/CtwCvGZw #UnderutilisedStrategies
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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Today at #UNGA80, leaders, civil society & activists mark 30 years since the Beijing Platform for Action - an urgent call to uphold women’s & girls’ rights worldwide. We’re launching a new Brief on working with g'ments to end #VAWC. Learn more: tinyurl.com/44xfkj5j #Beijing30 #PreventionIsPossible
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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Violence against women and girls is preventable. Our Grantee projects and #research have identified effective strategies that can halve rates of #VAWG. With continued investment, we can end violence in our lifetime. Learn more here: bit.ly/3FJ0wAl #PreventionIsPossible
Discover our Evidence and Impact
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Raising Voices @raising-voices.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
🏫 Safety is the Foundation of Student Retention Violence-free schools lead to fewer dropouts. Students remain where they feel safe, valued, and supported.
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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Join us next week for an online panel discussion with global expert voices exploring how we can embed feminist #accountability in the prevention of violence against women and girls. Tap to learn more about our speakers and secure your place: tinyurl.com/5bnkenbd #PreventionIsPossible
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Bronwyn Hayward @bmhayward.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
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Prime Minister - Official Trailer | Jacinda Ardern Documentary | In theaters June 13
YouTube video by Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing
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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Today, the UK Government has sent a clear message: it is choosing not to stand with women & girls. To avoid being remembered as one of the worst for women and girls, it must immediately reverse these cuts and protect their rights. Full statement: careint.uk/3GOebGr
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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Women and girls are always the first to be let down. We will not accept this. We’ve seen decade after decade what happens when we invest in women. Whole communities benefit. Our whole world benefits. This government must protect women and girls rights, and fund #GenderEquality.
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CARE International UK @careintuk.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
“The government’s rhetoric about “global charity” and its decision to make savings on the backs of #women & girls marks a dangerous shift away from the British values of inclusion & solidarity that it claims to celebrate.” – Dr Helen Pankhurst Read the letter in @theguardian.com: careint.uk/45aGJ7e
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Britain’s aid cuts will be catastrophic for women and girls | Letters
Letters: Dr Helen Pankhurst says the large-scale reduction in international aid will ultimately impact the government’s own agenda for peace and growth. Plus a letter from Trevor Bonner
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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
📸 Photo highlights from a fantastic 1st day at the What Works II APM in #Ethiopia bringing together over 100 colleagues from 50+ organisations working across programme 🇪🇹 Today we heard insights from Grantee & Programme Partners and an inspiring message of solidarity from #FCDO. #VAWGPrevention
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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
We believe in the power of #Evidence to change #Policy and influence governments to prevent violence against women. Dr Mary Ellsberg, Programme Director of the Global Women's Institute at the George Washington University delivers her opening remarks at Day 2 of our APM. #VAWG
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What Works II @ww2preventvawg.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
We’re looking forward to welcoming our What Works II Programme and Grantee Partners, Advisory Board and #FCDO to our APM 2025 next week, sharing insights from across the Programme and incredible Grantee Partners working to end #VAWG 💜 Read more: bit.ly/3Ene9EU #VAWGPrevention
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laxman लक्ष्मण belbase बेल्वासे @laxb.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Netflix’s #Adolescence's an overdue catalyst for change, but pitfalls must be avoided @menengage.bsky.social recommends to: -support efforts to transform #masculinities for #genderequality #endGBV -provide pathways to support men/boys to fulfilling-healthy-happier lives menengage.org/stories/netf...
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Netflix's Adolescence is an overdue catalyst for change, but pitfalls must be avoided - MenEngage
As Netflix's Adolescence ignites global debate, MenEngage Alliance demands policy actions and increased resources to tackle the roots of the issues raised by the series.
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Gender Violence Collaboration Network @gvrcn.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Transforming the fight against TF-GBV requires innovative tools, deeper research, and global collaboration. From deepfake abuse to adolescent attitudes, let's bridge the gaps and drive change. Check out our key takeaways from our latest #virtualroundtable. #TFGBV #DataForGood
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SAEDI Consulting @saediconsulting.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
📢Are you attending CSW69? We are co-hosting an event with the Society of Gender Professionals at CSW69 on the 21st of March! Register here: tinyurl.com/IntersectionalSolutionsCSW2025 #CSW #CSW69 #GenderEquality #ClimateAction #ReducedInequalities #CounterAntiGender
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Prevention Collaborative @prevention-collaborative.org · 06/03/2025
Want to learn what makes a successful programme to prevent violence against women? 🌟 Keep an eye out for applications for the next cohort of our facilitated course ‘How to Succeed at #VAWPrevention’   Visit our webpage to learn more about the course -  cutt.ly/ertIxKR5
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The Pixel Project @thepixelproject.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
UNITED KINGDOM: The head of the British Army, General Sir Roly Walker, has condemned the ‘appalling and shameful behaviour’ of officers after more than 1,000 women shared stories of abuse and sexual harassment. #VAW #StopRapeCulture #Rape #UK #violenceagainstwomen #sexualharassment
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Army inquest hears of widespread sexual harassment claims
The British Army has condemned ‘appalling and shameful behaviour’ after more than 1,000 women shared stories of sexual harassment.
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Oak Foundation @oak-foundation.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
At Oak Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of core funding. In her blog post for the Center for Effective Philanthropy, Silvia Guizzardi, our senior adviser for impact, delves into the evidence behind core funding and why it matters. 👉Read more here: cep.org/blog/unlocki...
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Unlocking Potential and Supporting Resilience: A Look at The Growing Evidence for Unrestricted Funding | The Center for Effective Philanthropy
All the evidence that I consulted confirms that unrestricted funding helps organizations to expand their reach and engage in new projects.
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Collective Impact @collectiveimpact.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Our lovely friend Helen wrote this after our recent discussions about inner work - and really captured the spirit of a conversation that moved all of us. Shifting systems, creating change, really is rooted in truly honest conversations just like this. #systemschange www.ciacic.com/post/shiftin...
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Shifting Systems Through Honest Conversations
It was clear from the stories people shared that the systems we strive to change are not merely external constructs, but are deeply enmeshed...
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MenEngage Alliance @menengage.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
#CSW69 This year we’re reflecting on 30yrs of progress since the Beijing Declaration Interested in participating, either online or in person? ℹ️ menengage.org/stories/7-wa... JoinUs-Men/boys as agents of change to feminism & tackling barriers to solidarity 03/12-10AMEDT ®️ bit.ly/CSW12March #Beijing30
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Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) @thesvri.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 Join us on 20 February 2025 at 3pm SAST for an insightful discussion on the report’s findings and how this agenda can catalyze action. #CSV ➡️ Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Equality Now @equalitynow.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
A year ago, Equality Now and the Alliance for Universal Digital Rights (AUDRi) launched a key report on #doxing—one of the most insidious forms of online abuse. There is still the need for legal reforms and stronger industry action. Read the full report ➡️
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Briefing Paper: Doxing, Digital Abuse, and the Law - Equality Now
Preliminary research findings on the legal frameworks in nine focus jurisdictions designed to protect people from doxing, a form of online harassment.
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