Date: Friday, June 18, 2021
Illustration by Taylor McManus
Feminism means many different things to many people but what every feminist has in common is a belief in, and commitment to, equality. Generation Equality is uniting feminists and activists from different parts of the world, with different races, religions, ages, socioeconomic status, sexualities and gender expressions, to #ActforEqual.
Taking place in Paris, from 30 June – 2 July, the Generation Equality Forum will bring together governments, activists, private sector partners and youth, and leaders from every sector. Together, they will commit investments, programmes and policies that fast-track progress towards an equal future for all.
As we start our action journey, learn more about some of our feminist action heroes who make up Generation Equality. Which Generation Equality action hero do you support and aspire to be? Tell us how you re taking action for an equal future using #ActForEqual.
Unite to create and drive change for women’s rights.
SPEAK OUT when you see violence – Be a Role Model.
Before we blame other stakeholders’ inaction, ask yourself what you are doing to empower women and girls in your community and end violence.
I am Generation Equality because…
Women should not be treated as second-class citizens no matter our social status, health status or setting we live in; just like men, we are all human beings who deserve equal rights and dignity. I am a woman! If I don’t speak out for my rights and the rights of other women who are oppressed or excluded, who will speak out for me when I’m faced with the same inequalities?
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A spontaneous HIV test that yielded a positive result changed Martha Clara Nakatoâs life forever. When Ms Nakato, who lives in Uganda, found out she was living with HIV, she was 14 years old and had never had sex. Kigali, Rwanda, December 2019. Credit: UNAIDS
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A spontaneous HIV test that yielded a positive result changed Martha Clara Nakatoâs life forever.
A spontaneous HIV test that yielded a positive result changed Martha Clara Nakatoâs life forever. When Ms Nakato, who lives in Uganda, found out she was living with HIV, she was 14 years old and had never had sex.