Generation Equality action pack, October 2019

Youth at the UN Headquarters in New York show their support for Generation Equality. Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown
Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown

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Imagine a world where all people have equal rights and opportunities. Women and girls are not afraid of walking home late at night, and men and boys are not trapped in oppressive masculinities. In this world, gender equality is the norm. Men and women get paid equally for work of equal value and share the care work at home. This is Generation Equality.

UN Women’s Generation Equality campaign marks the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the most visionary agenda for women’s rights and empowerment everywhere.

Small actions can make big impacts to make this vision a reality. Everyone has a role to play. UN Women will release monthly action packs filled with stories, interactive experiences and action ideas.

This month in Generation Equality, we are spotlighting some pressing women’s rights issues: empowerment of girls, rural women’s leadership, climate action and women’s meaningful participation in peace processes.

Small actions, big impact

Three things you can do today to learn more, raise awareness and inspire others:

  1. Read and share Generation Equality stories from around the world
  2. Use #GenerationEquality on your social media to show your commitment and get others to join the movement
  3. Get involved in the Generation Equality campaign. Sign up for updates from UN Women and monthly action packs

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Infographic: End the stigma. Period.


"You cannot just fight for climate action, you have to live it." - Natalie Isaacs, climate activist

I am Generation Equality: Natalie Isaacs, climate action warrior

"To be a feminist, it does not mean fighting each other. It is also not about liking each other. It is about unifying for the cause" - Igballe Rogova, Kosovo

My take, your take: Women’s rights in Kosovo, then and now



Josefina Reynolds, Adriana Arizala-Mesa and Yadira Ramirez Quinones, members of FMEPAC. Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown

In Colombia, peace is a journey

Nyamam Gai Gatluak and Mumina Khalif use tablet computers for coding activities like playing and making games in the Scratch programming language. Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown

If you teach a girl to code, she will change the world

Natalia Slavinskaia poses for a photo. Photo: UN Women/Anna Korbut

From where I stand: “We must start by uniting the people because together we’re stronger”


Social Media: #GenerationEquality

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This is your chance to show the world that you stand on the right side of history. So, what are you waiting for? Voice your commitment to an equal future on social media, using #GenerationEquality! You can download cool GIFs, slogans and more in our social media package. 

You can also use brand new stickers on Instagram stories and beyond to amplify your feminist agenda. All you need to do is type in “GENERATION EQUALITY” in the GIF search!

Generation Equality around the world

Photo: UN Women Viet Nam/Pham Phuong Anh

See how UN Women in Asia and the Pacific is taking part in Generation Equality

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See stories of Generation Equality from Europe and Central Asia