Changemakers in the women’s movement shared their views on freedom from violence.
The backlash against women’s human rights is not new. Each hard-won gain – from the right to vote to the right to engage in paid work, equal opportunities, and freedom from violence – has been the result of battles fought by feminists since before some of us can remember.
Some prominent changemakers in the women’s movement shared their views on the subject with UN Women:
Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo Movement: “As bad as it looks, as hard as this moment is, we are in it because we're winning. I feel hopeful when I am watching us continue to push through these moments and be really focused on the goal.”
Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Laureate: "This is not the moment to despair, we must stand up, speak up and show up! No one will do it more efficiently than us"
Jaha Dukureh, UN Goodwill Ambassador: “The backlash against gender equality often stems from fear. Those who benefit from the status quo feel threatened. When systems are challenged, they push back harder, but that means we are making an impact.”
Read more by leading women activists here.
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Some prominent changemakers in the women’s movement shared their views on the subject with UN Women:
Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo Movement: “As bad as it looks, as hard as this moment is, we are in it because we're winning. I feel hopeful when I am watching us continue to push through these moments and be really focused on the goal.”
Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Peace Laureate: "This is not the moment to despair, we must stand up, speak up and show up! No one will do it more efficiently than us"
Jaha Dukureh, UN Goodwill Ambassador: “The backlash against gender equality often stems from fear. Those who benefit from the status quo feel threatened. When systems are challenged, they push back harder, but that means we are making an impact.”
Read more by leading women activists here.
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