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The Urgent Call for Action at the UN General Assembly

October 22, 2024

When it comes to discussions about achieving global gender equality, those with a seat at the table have great responsibility...

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Men: Your Moment to End Gender-Based Violence is Now

October 17, 2024

One in three women globally experiences extreme violence, often inflicted by male partners. This silent epidemic not only dev...

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How do we get to a gender equal world? 

October 16, 2024

Earlier this month, I was honored to accept the prestigious Inspiring Women Award from the Grace Institute. I could not have ...

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Make Equality Reality: Together We Can

October 8, 2024

My fellow advocates, dreamers, and changemakers, together we are a powerful force for change. Women, who have bravely broken ...

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Child Marriage: Girls Exploited, Futures Stolen

October 4, 2024

“Let’s call it what it is – not child marriage, but child rape,” said Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, UN Women Deputy Execut...

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How do we find balance when our work is an expression of who we are?

September 11, 2024

I am constantly inspired by the dedication and resilience of the Equality Now team. We tackle some of the most challenging is...

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My heart aches for my ‘City of Joy’ that once felt safe

August 27, 2024

Many remember Kolkata as the “City of Joy,” popularized by the film that turned Patrick Swayze into a heartthrob....

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You Can’t Be What You Can’t See.

July 31, 2024

Last week, for the first time in American history, millions of women and girls witnessed a Black and South Asian woman become...

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The Urgent Need for Womens’ Equality in South Asia

July 12, 2024

Women’s rights are paramount in South Asia, a region where societal norms and historical marginalization have long disa...

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Our Impact in 2023: Together we are stronger

July 9, 2024

At Equality Now, we are guided by a simple yet profound belief: that every woman and girl deserves to live a life free from v...

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Pride 2024

June 20, 2024

Happy Pride! The need to uphold the principles of equality and justice for all feels very acute right now. So as we celebrate...

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At This Year’s G7 Just One of the Seven Nation’s Leaders Will be a Woman

June 13, 2024

Leaders from across the world are gathering next week in Italy for the G7 Summit. The meetings will focus on critical issues ...