Abby Erikson (@abbyerikson) 's Twitter Profile
Abby Erikson

@abbyerikson

Proud feminist. Chief @UNTrustFundEVAW. Thoughts are my own.

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Mama Cash (@mamacash) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This quote encapsulates the spirit and foundation of Mama Cash’s journey over the past 40 years. Read more about our history and the incredible people who have been part of this journey on our minisite. Together, we continue to build and share power, driving transformative

This quote encapsulates the spirit and foundation of Mama Cash’s journey over the past 40 years. 

Read more about our history and the incredible people who have been part of this journey on our minisite. Together, we continue to build and share power, driving transformative
Global Fund for Women (@globalfundwomen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Achieving gender justice is a collective effort. From empowering youth in Peru to advancing domestic workers' rights in India, feminist groups are driving change. Read the impactful stories of our #MovementPartners. ⬇️ globalfundforwomen.org/latest/article…

Global Fund for Women (@globalfundwomen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📣 New report alert! Feminist orgs provide crucial, "A Blueprint for Feminist Crisis Response" highlights real stories, strategies, and models of effective feminist crisis response. Read more here: globalfundforwomen.org/feministalchem…

📣 New report alert! Feminist orgs provide crucial, "A Blueprint for Feminist Crisis Response" highlights real stories, strategies, and models of effective feminist crisis response. Read more here: globalfundforwomen.org/feministalchem…
UN Women Africa (@unwomenafrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

UN Women strongly condemns the murder of Ugandan athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, and calls on governments to take urgent measures to prevent #femicide and all forms of gender based violence: unwo.men/hf1a50TgOJt 📷 Courtesy

UN Women strongly condemns the murder of Ugandan athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei, and calls on governments to take urgent measures to prevent #femicide and all forms of gender based violence: unwo.men/hf1a50TgOJt
📷 Courtesy
Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda (@vanyaradzayi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I truly respect this team at UN Women that leads our intergovernmental work, the global normative work, either in #CSW, the #COPs #UNGA among others. Today we were talking about #SOTF… UN and Acronyms!! Catarina & Aina are our captains, on this patch. Thanks to whole TEAM.

I truly respect this team at <a href="/UN_Women/">UN Women</a> that leads our intergovernmental work, the global normative work, either in #CSW, the #COPs #UNGA among others. Today we were talking about #SOTF… UN and Acronyms!!

Catarina &amp; Aina are our captains, on this patch. Thanks to whole TEAM.
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Special moments, conferring with ⁦UN Women⁩ Executive Director Dr Sima Bahous last month. She encourages us often to remember why this organisation was formed. Its history, mission, and importance of impact. ⁦Sima Bahous

Special moments, conferring with ⁦<a href="/UN_Women/">UN Women</a>⁩ Executive Director Dr Sima Bahous last month. She encourages us often to remember why this organisation was formed. Its history, mission, and importance of impact.
⁦<a href="/unwomenchief/">Sima Bahous</a>⁩
UNFPA (@unfpa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Black women in politics and public life face shocking abuse online. When they self-censor to avoid it, democracy and our shared humanity suffer. See how UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—is working to #ENDviolence online: unf.pa/vir #GlobalGoals

Black women in politics and public life face shocking abuse online.

When they self-censor to avoid it, democracy and our shared humanity suffer.

See how <a href="/UNFPA/">UNFPA</a>—the <a href="/UN/">United Nations</a> sexual and reproductive health agency—is working to #ENDviolence online: unf.pa/vir

#GlobalGoals
AWID (@awid) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Who is attending #APFF4 this year? Ahead of the #AWIDForum, we’re collaborating with Women's Fund Asia and Urgent Action Fund, Asia & Pacific for the session “Resourcing Feminist Futures in Asia: Interrogate, Create Space, and Co-Create Alternative Solutions” at #APFF4 organized by APWLD.

Who is attending #APFF4 this year? Ahead of the #AWIDForum, we’re collaborating with <a href="/WF_Asia/">Women's Fund Asia</a> and <a href="/UAF_AnP/">Urgent Action Fund, Asia & Pacific</a> for the session “Resourcing Feminist Futures in Asia: Interrogate, Create Space, and Co-Create Alternative Solutions” at #APFF4 organized by <a href="/apwld/">APWLD</a>.
SVRI (@thesvri) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📅 On 19 Sept 2024 at 3PM SAST, we’ll be launching the #TFGBV Shared Research Agenda in an online event. We’ll dive into the key findings of the report and discuss with an expert panel why this agenda matters for the field. ➡️ Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

📅 On 19 Sept 2024 at 3PM SAST, we’ll be launching the #TFGBV Shared Research Agenda in an online event. We’ll dive into the key findings of the report and discuss with an expert panel why this agenda matters for the field.

➡️ Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
UN Trust Fund (@untrustfundevaw) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On South-South Cooperation Day, let's look back at #WeRise2023, a unique moment for #UNTF partners in Africa & Latin America & the Caribbean to exchange, learn from another & strengthen feminist and women’s movements & advocacy efforts to #EVAW. youtube.com/watch?v=5J1HWR…

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I’m excited to be joining many #EVAW visionaries at #FreeFuture 2024 hosted by Ford Foundation in partnership with UN Trust Fund, Skoll Foundation & The Meteor on September 17. #UNGAxFord #EndGBV Livestream starting 10AM!

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#GBV is a public health crisis. But many leaders and advocates are fighting for a fairer and more just world that is free from violence. Join the livestream today 17 September at 10 AM to hear from those leading the charge: Darren Walker Social Justice Warrior, @ChaseStrangio,

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#FreeFuture 2024 is today. I’m proud and honored to be joining leaders and activists to end #GBV globally. Join our conversation through the livestream! #UNGAxFord #UNTF #EndVAW #EndGBV

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“It’s not about one individual man. not about a handful of bad men…it’s about the social construct and the way we raise children.” Invigorated to hear my dear friend Emma Fulu speak about male perpetration of violence against women and girls. We need systemic solutions to

“It’s not about one individual man. not about a handful of bad men…it’s about the social construct and the way we raise children.”

Invigorated to hear my dear friend <a href="/emmafulu/">Emma Fulu</a> speak about male perpetration of violence against women and girls. We need systemic solutions to
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“The moment that extremist governments and groups know that they can dismantle the whole [women’s] movement with a button, that’s a weapon that can be used like no other.” Taban Shoresh, survivor, activist, founder of TheLotusFlower, @untrustfundevaw grantee partner, sheds light on

“The moment that extremist governments and groups know that they can dismantle the whole [women’s] movement with a button, that’s a weapon that can be used like no other.”

Taban Shoresh, survivor, activist, founder of <a href="/thelotusf/">TheLotusFlower</a>, @untrustfundevaw grantee partner, sheds light on
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“We’re going to solve this y’all. This is a solvable problem. With intention, with organization, with resources, it gets solved.” Tarana, #Metoo founder, speaks truth and inspiration at #FreeFuture 2024. Sexual #GBV must no longer be couched inside other issues. We are in

“We’re going to solve this y’all. This is a solvable problem. With intention, with organization, with resources, it gets solved.”

<a href="/TaranaBurke/">Tarana</a>, #Metoo founder, speaks truth and inspiration at #FreeFuture 2024. Sexual #GBV must no longer be couched inside other issues. We are in
Abby Erikson (@abbyerikson) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Crisis in #Sudan is a global crisis that requires global action. Niemat Admadi, founder of Darfur Women Action Group, in a panel with UN Women DED Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda speaking about the emergency in Sudan. #FreeFuture #UNGAxFord

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“When we talk about power sharing, the women are not on the table.” Proud to be listen to UN Women Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda who will continue to speak up about more resources and support to women-led initiatives to end violence against women in #Sudan and in crises everywhere.

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“Disadvantages of women in sports and violence in sports directly correlate to inequities in society.” Farkhunda Muhtaj, professional footballer of the #Afghan women football team & social activist, shares on her efforts to evacuate Afghan women footballers & their families due

“Disadvantages of women in sports and violence in sports directly correlate to inequities in society.”

<a href="/FarkhundaMuhtaj/">Farkhunda Muhtaj</a>, professional footballer of the #Afghan women football team &amp; social activist, shares on her efforts to evacuate Afghan women footballers &amp; their families due