All: A father’s role: Changing the conversation around gender equality

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Message to a young survivor

You are not alone. It’s important that those with lived experience don’t feel pressured to share anything publicly. We all have our own journeys, and many survivors chose to not be public, while still being incredible agents for change.

  • 3rd November 2023
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The power of saying “I am a survivor”

Daniela Ligiero, survivor of childhood sexual violence, explains how she uses her story to change perceptions about childhood violence and create a safer world for future generations.

  • 23rd March 2023
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Five things to know from the Generation Equality Forum

The Generation Equality Forum, convened by UN Women was co-hosted by the governments of France and Mexico in close partnership with civil society and youth activists, launched a collective call to accelerate action for gender equality.

  • 30th June 2021
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Safeguarding 101: Why it’s critical to keeping kids safe

Whether you’re a parent, leader of a youth-focused organization, or coach of a youth sports team, you should know what safeguarding is and why it’s critical to keeping kids safe.

  • 22nd October 2020
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What’s your take on equality? But, really…

Twenty-five years ago this week, 50,000 people gathered in Beijing for the UN’s Fourth World Conference on Women.

  • 16th September 2020
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The new face of schooling… and keeping kids safe at home and online

The COVID-19 lockdowns around the U.S. have exacerbated what was already a widespread problem gripping our nation: the trapping of children at home with sexual abusers.

  • 13th August 2020
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We can end sexual violence. But how we end it is well beyond policing.

Survivors of sexual violence, particularly those of color, should be leading the conversations about their needs and the needs of their communities, informing policy, and catalyzing prevention.

  • 23rd July 2020
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Four tools parents can use to protect kids during COVID-19

This blog features COVID-19 parenting resources, including evidence-based strategies to manage stress, tools to keep children safe online, and guides that help parents talk to their kids about COVID-19.

  • 29th April 2020
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Key considerations for engaging men and boys as a prevention strategy

Attitudes and behaviors that can exacerbate the risk for or facilitate acts of sexual violence against adolescents and children are grounded in broad social norms.

  • 12th April 2019
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Get involved: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Six ways to celebrate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

  • 8th December 2017
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5 things you can do to end sexual exploitation of women and girls in the media

While the sexual exploitation of women and girls is rampant, there are many ways that you can help combat the media objectification of girls. Here are ways in which you can help stop sexual exploitation of girls.

  • 14th March 2016