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Advancing gender equality in education and the empowerment of girls through the power of partnership.

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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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✨ Inspired by @fawe_africa’s Deputy Executive Director Teresa Omondi at #G20 — “Education can be both an equalizer and a divider. We must be vigilant & alert. Education systems must dismantle gender biases”—we’re more committed than ever to uprooting stereotypes everywhere.
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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🚨 New tool alert for gender & education changemakers!. Introducing the Results Framework & Indicator Reference Sheet, co-created by UNGEI & the Partner Coalition for Ending Gender Stereotypes in Schools. Download and tailor it for your programmes 🔗 .
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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A powerful call to action from South Africa Deputy Minister of @HigherEduGovZA @ButiManamela at our #G20 event:. “Gender norms must transform not just in schools, colleges & training institutes but also in homes, churches, sports fields & workplaces.”. @g20org @UNICEF_SA
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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At today's #G20 event, Andile Dube from @UNICEF_SA emphasized a protective, conducive learning environment for every child is at the core of thriving societies. Panelists also outlined how policy reform, teacher training & male allyship can end #GBV in education settings.
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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“Gender norms are like prisons. We aren’t born into them but as we grow up society builds them around us. A gender-transformative education can dismantle these walls,” - UNGEI Director Antara Ganguli took the #G20SouthAfrica stage to spotlight the importance of #GTE 🙌. @g20org
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UN Girls' Education Initiative
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RT @Teen_ageNetwork: Ending school related gender-based violence begins with transforming harmful gender norms that positions learners in c….
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UN Girls' Education Initiative
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RT @DBE_SA: @ReginahMhaule Engagements involving governments, civil society, young activists, multilateral organisations, and academia prov….
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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UNGEI is honoured Sierra Leone’s Minister of Education @ConradOSackey joined us at this #G20 panel. He reminded us “It was important for us to sign the Freetown Manifesto, take deliberate action to mainstream gender transformative policies & practices, and monitor them daily.”
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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"Gender-transformative education is not just about getting girls into school, it is about reimagining the norms that lead to discrimination and inequality." Dr Reginah Mhaule, Dep Minister of @DBE_SA opens today's #G20 event .Watch the event live:
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UN Girls' Education Initiative
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RT @DBE_SA: #G20SouthAfrica | Join us as the DBE, @HigherEduGovZA - as chairs of the #G20 Education Working Group - and @UNGEI host a semin….
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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📺 Tune in now to watch the G20 side event live, Education for Gender Equality and Peace, taking place in Durban right now! .#GenderEquality #FemNet4GTE #G20 #G20SouthAfrica.
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UN Girls' Education Initiative
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RT @DBE_SA: #G20SouthAfrica | Ensuring equal and safe education for all children, particularly girls and marginalised groups, is critical f….
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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We are excited to be in Durban for tomorrow's G20 side event! We are calling for action on gender-transformative education to advance equality and peace for all in partnership with UNGEI, @dbe_sa, @HigherEduGovZA, UNICEF_SA & G20 South Africa.#G20SouthAfrica #FemNet4GTE #G20
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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Will you be in Durban for G20 🇿🇦 events ?. Join us in exploring how equal, safe schooling helps build non-violent, inclusive societies. 📅 1 July 2025 | 9 am – 5 pm SAST.📍 Durban Int'l Convention Centre, South Africa.🔗  @DBE_SA @UNICEF @HigherEduGovZA
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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Attending #FFD4 in Seville? 🔥 . Join us for a dynamic session to unpack real-world examples of youth-led impact, and explore how to secure and scale financing for young changemakers 🙌. Register here:
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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Play Matters is @UNICEF’s free, 50-minute e-course for parents, educators, policymakers, and advocates. Learn evidence-based strategies to use inclusive play—breaking gender stereotypes and boosting 21st-century skills & emotional well-being 👉
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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Will you be at #FfD4 in Seville this July?. Join global leaders, youth activists, and financial experts to explore innovative, transformative, and sustainable ways to fund girls’ rights 🙌. 📅 3 July | 🕧 12:30–2:00 PM | 📍 FIBES, Room 6 .🔗 Register:
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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Bullying faced by #LGBTIQ+ youth can mean they avoid school, have lower self-esteem, and struggle to find work in the future 💔. 🌈 This #Pride Month, let’s work together to tackle discrimination and #EndSRGBV—today and every day.
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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🌍 Over four days in Bamako, #GCI equipped women teachers & principals from Kayes & Sikasso regions in Mali with strategic leadership, advocacy & gender-transformative skills. These changemakers are ready to champion every girl’s right to safe, inclusive education 🚀
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@UNGEI
UN Girls' Education Initiative
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On World Day Against Child Labour, UNGEI champions safe, inclusive, gender-transformative schooling—every girl in class is one less child at work. Let’s rally for quality education for all and #EndChildLabour!
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