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Mar 8 • 4 tweets • 3 min read

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On #InternationalWomensDay2023, special shout out to Reem Alsalem UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls. @UNSRVAW, is a very challenging UN role right now, in a world that seems to be waging a new #waronwomen the #femalesex, and especially on our #oneday

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Reem, we saw and heard your @UNSRVAW words in your report to #CEDAW committee on Feb. 24. tinyurl.com/2p94bmju

We hope you don't mind us boosting what your important platform and the type of work you're trying to have heard.

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“I would encourage the CEDAW Committee to spell out how to take into consideration the characteristics of sex and sex-based rights in the design and implementation of inclusive measures...

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@UNSRVAW

...whether in politics, sports or other areas, with the view of ensuring genuine fairness and non-discrimination for women and girls” – Reem Alsalem UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls

Follow @UNSRVAW to stay informed at a global level

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