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Equality Now
@equalitynow
International women's rights organization using the law to end discrimination and violence against women & girls globally for 30 years.
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Born April 8, 1992
Joined May 2008
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    Equality Now
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    May 22, 2018
    "I’ve never spoken to her. I don’t know who she is. But she is my sister… and I can’t let her die for defending herself against the man who raped her." Meet 16 yr old Zaynub Affinnih who started the #JusticeForNoura petition (change.org/JusticeforNoura) edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2…
    1,790,764 people signed and won this petition
    1,790,764 people signed and won this petition
    From change.org
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    Equality Now
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    Jun 26, 2018
    'We are very pleased that Noura has won the court appeal against her death sentence...However, sentencing her to five years in prison and a fine for defending herself against her rapist is still not acceptable.' @guardian @karenmcveigh1 #justicefornoura
    Death sentence quashed for teenager who killed rapist husband in Sudan
    From theguardian.com
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    Equality Now
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    Aug 16, 2018
    BREAKING: The prosecutor in #JusticeForNoura's case has filed a petition for the death penalty to be reinstated. Noura also withdrew the appeal against her 5yr sentence under suspicious circumstances. EN is doing everything we can to get justice for Noura. equalitynow.org/noura
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    Equality Now
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    Jul 19, 2016
    No forgiveness! Qandeel Baloch’s killer will face charges change.org/p/help-us-end-… via @Change
    No forgiveness! Qandeel Baloch’s killer will face charges
    No forgiveness! Qandeel Baloch’s killer will face charges
    From change.org
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    Equality Now
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    Mar 2, 2020
    #Beijing25 Did you know: 104 countries have laws that prevent women from working certain jobs 59 countries have no laws on sexual harassment in the workplace 18 countries have laws that allow a husband to legally prevent their wife from working news.trust.org/item/202003021… @EmmaBatha
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    Equality Now
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    May 15, 2020
    Together with @GulfCentre4HR @ISHRglobal @ADHRB @CIVICUSalliance @womensmarchgbal, we demand the immediate and unconditional release of ALL Saudi WHRDs equalitynow.org/saudi_whrd_may… #FreeSaudiActivists #StandWithSaudiFeminists #StandWithSaudiHeroes @KingSalman @amnestygulf
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    Equality Now
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    Jun 20, 2019
    Millions of women live with the lifelong effects of #FGM. Emily in @hulu's @HandmaidsOnHulu represents the reality these women face, like Adama, Martha & others. We want to live in a world where women & girls are not at risk of #FGM, don't you? #WakeUp bit.ly/2Y09m1o
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    Equality Now
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    Mar 17, 2021
    BREAKING: Absolutely delighted to announce that Kenya’s High Court has upheld & validated the constitutionality of the anti #FGM law thereby advancing the rights of women and girls by protecting them from FGM. This is a historic win for girls and women in Kenya. #DontTouchFGMLaw
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    Equality Now
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    Sep 16, 2019
    CONGRATS @HandmaidsOnHulu for winning three #Emmys last night! 🙌🎉 @bradleywhitford -Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series #CherryJones - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series Production team - Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program
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    Equality Now
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    Jun 20, 2018
    This is not fiction. This is not @HandmaidsOnHulu. These are real stories from real women. Survivors of sexual violence, FGM, forced marriage & sex trafficking. They’ve given their names. Keep hope alive by giving yours. #HopeLivesInEveryName equalitynow.org/hopelivesineve…
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    Equality Now
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    May 26, 2017
    "Recent incidences of violence against women have sparked a national outcry about the safety, dignity & value of women & girls in S. Africa"
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    CentreForHumanRights
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    May 26, 2017
    CHR calls for urgent steps to engender a national & campus culture of non-violence and non-discrimination chr.up.ac.za/index.php/cent… #GBV #rape
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    Equality Now
    @equalitynow
    Mar 8, 2019
    One of our #FreedomMeans favorites! Thank you @lauramarano for all you do for women and girls 👏👏👏#IWD2019
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    Laura Marano
    @lauramarano
    Mar 8, 2019
    Happy #InternationalWomensDay ❤️ I am so honored to know so many amazing women from all walks of earth who have taught me and continue to teach me what true freedom for all people means...in honor of today, I wanna know what #freedommeans to you. Send a video letting me know!
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    Equality Now
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    Jul 24, 2019
    We want to live in a world where every woman and girl can make her voice heard. We are proud to partner with @hulu's @HandmaidsOnHulu to work toward this world. What world do you want to live in? equalitynow.org/worldiwanttoli… #TheWorldIWantToLiveIn #WakeUp #HandmaidsTale @samirawiley
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    Equality Now
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    Jun 4, 2019
    Don't miss a mini screening of #SavingZoe today at #WD2019 at 3.30pm at the Film Festival. #ThePowerof Film Want to know more about #SavingZoeMovie ? Read our interview with @lauramarano and @VanessaMarano equalitynow.org/saving_zoe @lisarussellfilm @Create_2030 @WomenDeliver