Equality Now
@equalitynow.bsky.social
International human rights organization using the power of the law to end discrimination & violence against all women & girls around the world
https://equalitynow.org/ #GenderEquality #WomensRights
https://equalitynow.org/ #GenderEquality #WomensRights
We’re thrilled to hear the news that #Grenada has amended its Marriage Act to raise the minimum legal age of marriage to 18, removing exceptions for parental consent.
This is a strong step forward in protecting girls and advancing legal equality.
#EqualityWins #EndChildMarriage #LegalReform
This is a strong step forward in protecting girls and advancing legal equality.
#EqualityWins #EndChildMarriage #LegalReform
November 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
We’re thrilled to hear the news that #Grenada has amended its Marriage Act to raise the minimum legal age of marriage to 18, removing exceptions for parental consent.
This is a strong step forward in protecting girls and advancing legal equality.
#EqualityWins #EndChildMarriage #LegalReform
This is a strong step forward in protecting girls and advancing legal equality.
#EqualityWins #EndChildMarriage #LegalReform
Looking for expert tools to advance gender equality?
Explore Equality Now’s Policy & Practice centre, a curated library of legal resources, reports, and advocacy guides, with select content in Arabic, French, Russian & Spanish.
🔗 equalitynow.org/policy-and-p...
#GenderEquality #LegalReform
Explore Equality Now’s Policy & Practice centre, a curated library of legal resources, reports, and advocacy guides, with select content in Arabic, French, Russian & Spanish.
🔗 equalitynow.org/policy-and-p...
#GenderEquality #LegalReform
November 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Looking for expert tools to advance gender equality?
Explore Equality Now’s Policy & Practice centre, a curated library of legal resources, reports, and advocacy guides, with select content in Arabic, French, Russian & Spanish.
🔗 equalitynow.org/policy-and-p...
#GenderEquality #LegalReform
Explore Equality Now’s Policy & Practice centre, a curated library of legal resources, reports, and advocacy guides, with select content in Arabic, French, Russian & Spanish.
🔗 equalitynow.org/policy-and-p...
#GenderEquality #LegalReform
Legal inequality is driving the gender pay gap. Women earn ~23% less than men, and are more likely to lack paid leave and pensions.
These are legal failures, and they’re changeable.
🔗 This #EqualPayDay find out more about how you can support our work equalitynow.org/get-involved/
These are legal failures, and they’re changeable.
🔗 This #EqualPayDay find out more about how you can support our work equalitynow.org/get-involved/
September 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Legal inequality is driving the gender pay gap. Women earn ~23% less than men, and are more likely to lack paid leave and pensions.
These are legal failures, and they’re changeable.
🔗 This #EqualPayDay find out more about how you can support our work equalitynow.org/get-involved/
These are legal failures, and they’re changeable.
🔗 This #EqualPayDay find out more about how you can support our work equalitynow.org/get-involved/
This #InternationalYouthDay, we're spotlighting a critical gap in global digital policymaking: Young people are being excluded from decisions that shape their digital lives.
It’s time their voices were heard. 🔗 equalitynow.org/news/news-an...
#DigitalRights#YouthVoices @audrights.bsky.social
It’s time their voices were heard. 🔗 equalitynow.org/news/news-an...
#DigitalRights#YouthVoices @audrights.bsky.social
August 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This #InternationalYouthDay, we're spotlighting a critical gap in global digital policymaking: Young people are being excluded from decisions that shape their digital lives.
It’s time their voices were heard. 🔗 equalitynow.org/news/news-an...
#DigitalRights#YouthVoices @audrights.bsky.social
It’s time their voices were heard. 🔗 equalitynow.org/news/news-an...
#DigitalRights#YouthVoices @audrights.bsky.social
H.R. 3492 misrepresents #FGM by equating it with gender-affirming care.
This harmful bill weakens protections for girls at risk and stigmatises trans communities.
Read our joint open letter with 90+ orgs calling on the US Congress to reject it:
🔗 buff.ly/fs9axis
#EndFGM #RejectHR3492
This harmful bill weakens protections for girls at risk and stigmatises trans communities.
Read our joint open letter with 90+ orgs calling on the US Congress to reject it:
🔗 buff.ly/fs9axis
#EndFGM #RejectHR3492
July 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
H.R. 3492 misrepresents #FGM by equating it with gender-affirming care.
This harmful bill weakens protections for girls at risk and stigmatises trans communities.
Read our joint open letter with 90+ orgs calling on the US Congress to reject it:
🔗 buff.ly/fs9axis
#EndFGM #RejectHR3492
This harmful bill weakens protections for girls at risk and stigmatises trans communities.
Read our joint open letter with 90+ orgs calling on the US Congress to reject it:
🔗 buff.ly/fs9axis
#EndFGM #RejectHR3492
It’s official: Missouri has banned #childmarriage. The Governor signed a law making marriage under 18 illegal, no exceptions. A huge win for survivors, advocates & children across the state.
231 minors were legally married in the state from 2019–21. That ends now.
#EndChildMarriage
231 minors were legally married in the state from 2019–21. That ends now.
#EndChildMarriage
July 11, 2025 at 5:29 PM
It’s official: Missouri has banned #childmarriage. The Governor signed a law making marriage under 18 illegal, no exceptions. A huge win for survivors, advocates & children across the state.
231 minors were legally married in the state from 2019–21. That ends now.
#EndChildMarriage
231 minors were legally married in the state from 2019–21. That ends now.
#EndChildMarriage
Discriminatory laws still hold women & girls back worldwide. 🌍
On 17 July, join leaders & advocates at #HLPF2025 to explore how legal equality can unlock the SDGs & deliver real change.
Register at equalitynow.org/event/gender...
#GenderEquality #LegalEquality
On 17 July, join leaders & advocates at #HLPF2025 to explore how legal equality can unlock the SDGs & deliver real change.
Register at equalitynow.org/event/gender...
#GenderEquality #LegalEquality
July 10, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Discriminatory laws still hold women & girls back worldwide. 🌍
On 17 July, join leaders & advocates at #HLPF2025 to explore how legal equality can unlock the SDGs & deliver real change.
Register at equalitynow.org/event/gender...
#GenderEquality #LegalEquality
On 17 July, join leaders & advocates at #HLPF2025 to explore how legal equality can unlock the SDGs & deliver real change.
Register at equalitynow.org/event/gender...
#GenderEquality #LegalEquality
In 2024, global gender equality faced new challenges. But together, we advanced justice for over 52M women and girls.
Our latest Impact Report shows what’s possible when we persist.
🔗 equalitynow.org/what-we-do/o...
#GenderEquality #LegalReform #EqualityNow
Our latest Impact Report shows what’s possible when we persist.
🔗 equalitynow.org/what-we-do/o...
#GenderEquality #LegalReform #EqualityNow
July 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
In 2024, global gender equality faced new challenges. But together, we advanced justice for over 52M women and girls.
Our latest Impact Report shows what’s possible when we persist.
🔗 equalitynow.org/what-we-do/o...
#GenderEquality #LegalReform #EqualityNow
Our latest Impact Report shows what’s possible when we persist.
🔗 equalitynow.org/what-we-do/o...
#GenderEquality #LegalReform #EqualityNow
Oregon’s bill on #ChildMarriage has been signed into law! @equalitynow's Anastasia Law worked with partners, Unchained At Last, & testified in favor of the bill, which sets the minimum age of marriage at 18, no exceptions. 1 more US state where girls will be protected from this harmful practice.
May 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Oregon’s bill on #ChildMarriage has been signed into law! @equalitynow's Anastasia Law worked with partners, Unchained At Last, & testified in favor of the bill, which sets the minimum age of marriage at 18, no exceptions. 1 more US state where girls will be protected from this harmful practice.
Connecticut is one of just 9 U.S. states without a law banning FGM. SB1438 could change that in 2025—if lawmakers strengthen it first. Survivors deserve justice, protection, and education for all. Take action now: bit.ly/3GBVPsc
#EndFGM #SB1438 #CTLegislature
#EndFGM #SB1438 #CTLegislature
May 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Connecticut is one of just 9 U.S. states without a law banning FGM. SB1438 could change that in 2025—if lawmakers strengthen it first. Survivors deserve justice, protection, and education for all. Take action now: bit.ly/3GBVPsc
#EndFGM #SB1438 #CTLegislature
#EndFGM #SB1438 #CTLegislature
Outdated laws rooted in force-based definitions of rape are failing survivors across Latin America & the Caribbean. Our new guide with ParlAmericas supports parliamentarians in advancing consent-based legislation that upholds survivors’ rights.
🔗https://buff.ly/iYGE2lv
#SAAM #Consent
🔗https://buff.ly/iYGE2lv
#SAAM #Consent
April 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Sexual violence is a legal and systemic failure. This #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth, we’re calling out the laws, gaps & failures that keep survivors from justice.
🔗 buff.ly/bFDQ37J
#EndSexualViolence #SAAM2025
🔗 buff.ly/bFDQ37J
#EndSexualViolence #SAAM2025
April 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Sexual violence is a legal and systemic failure. This #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth, we’re calling out the laws, gaps & failures that keep survivors from justice.
🔗 buff.ly/bFDQ37J
#EndSexualViolence #SAAM2025
🔗 buff.ly/bFDQ37J
#EndSexualViolence #SAAM2025
Canada signs the #BelémDoParáConvention, reinforcing its commitment to end violence against women. We urge full ratification and call on the U.S. to join the movement.
🔗 Read our full statement: buff.ly/jkOT8oT
🔗 Read our full statement: buff.ly/jkOT8oT
March 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Canada signs the #BelémDoParáConvention, reinforcing its commitment to end violence against women. We urge full ratification and call on the U.S. to join the movement.
🔗 Read our full statement: buff.ly/jkOT8oT
🔗 Read our full statement: buff.ly/jkOT8oT
We are at a crossroads. Either the world takes a stand against rollback on #WomensRights or we risk losing decades of progress. The #BeijingPlatform set the global agenda for gender equality but it's only as strong as the political will upholding it - Equality Now #Beijing30
@juristnews.bsky.social
@juristnews.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 7:33 AM
We are at a crossroads. Either the world takes a stand against rollback on #WomensRights or we risk losing decades of progress. The #BeijingPlatform set the global agenda for gender equality but it's only as strong as the political will upholding it - Equality Now #Beijing30
@juristnews.bsky.social
@juristnews.bsky.social
📢 New Report: Governments are failing on legal equality.
The Beijing+30 edition of Words & Deeds exposes failures and demands action.
Read more and download the report: buff.ly/qOgqEtn
#Beijing30 #GenderEquality #AddEquality #AddLegalEquality
The Beijing+30 edition of Words & Deeds exposes failures and demands action.
Read more and download the report: buff.ly/qOgqEtn
#Beijing30 #GenderEquality #AddEquality #AddLegalEquality
March 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
📢 New Report: Governments are failing on legal equality.
The Beijing+30 edition of Words & Deeds exposes failures and demands action.
Read more and download the report: buff.ly/qOgqEtn
#Beijing30 #GenderEquality #AddEquality #AddLegalEquality
The Beijing+30 edition of Words & Deeds exposes failures and demands action.
Read more and download the report: buff.ly/qOgqEtn
#Beijing30 #GenderEquality #AddEquality #AddLegalEquality
📢 30 years since the Beijing Platform for Action—how much progress has been made?
March 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
📢 30 years since the Beijing Platform for Action—how much progress has been made?
Join Equality Now Tuesday, March 4 at 11:30 am ET for a free virtual event to discuss global trends, including threats to democracy and a resurgence of anti-rights movements, and how we can organize and hope for a more equal future. Register today at buff.ly/4gWyq16.
February 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Join Equality Now Tuesday, March 4 at 11:30 am ET for a free virtual event to discuss global trends, including threats to democracy and a resurgence of anti-rights movements, and how we can organize and hope for a more equal future. Register today at buff.ly/4gWyq16.
📢 NEW REPORT – The Time is Now: End FGM/C 2025
Launched today with End FGM EU & The U.S. End FGM/C Network , this 5-year update provides the most comprehensive data since 2020.
🔗 Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/41tWBzl
#TheTimeIsNow #EndFGM #Unite2EndFGM
Launched today with End FGM EU & The U.S. End FGM/C Network , this 5-year update provides the most comprehensive data since 2020.
🔗 Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/41tWBzl
#TheTimeIsNow #EndFGM #Unite2EndFGM
February 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
📢 NEW REPORT – The Time is Now: End FGM/C 2025
Launched today with End FGM EU & The U.S. End FGM/C Network , this 5-year update provides the most comprehensive data since 2020.
🔗 Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/41tWBzl
#TheTimeIsNow #EndFGM #Unite2EndFGM
Launched today with End FGM EU & The U.S. End FGM/C Network , this 5-year update provides the most comprehensive data since 2020.
🔗 Read the full report here: https://buff.ly/41tWBzl
#TheTimeIsNow #EndFGM #Unite2EndFGM
🚨 Historic win for girls’ rights in #Colombia! 🚨
With the presidential sanction of Law 2447, child marriage is now banned! A huge step in protecting the rights of girls and adolescents.
Proud to have worked alongside partners to make this happen.
#EndChildMarriage
With the presidential sanction of Law 2447, child marriage is now banned! A huge step in protecting the rights of girls and adolescents.
Proud to have worked alongside partners to make this happen.
#EndChildMarriage
February 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
🚨 Historic win for girls’ rights in #Colombia! 🚨
With the presidential sanction of Law 2447, child marriage is now banned! A huge step in protecting the rights of girls and adolescents.
Proud to have worked alongside partners to make this happen.
#EndChildMarriage
With the presidential sanction of Law 2447, child marriage is now banned! A huge step in protecting the rights of girls and adolescents.
Proud to have worked alongside partners to make this happen.
#EndChildMarriage
The internet should be a space for opportunity, not harm. Women & girls are increasingly targeted by technology-facilitated gender-based violence (#TFGBV), while laws & policies fail to keep up. Explore our work this #SaferInternetDay: https://buff.ly/4aZbddd
#SID2025
#SID2025
February 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The internet should be a space for opportunity, not harm. Women & girls are increasingly targeted by technology-facilitated gender-based violence (#TFGBV), while laws & policies fail to keep up. Explore our work this #SaferInternetDay: https://buff.ly/4aZbddd
#SID2025
#SID2025
Today is International Day of Zero Tolerance for #FGM—time to #StepUpthePace. Despite calls to #EndFGM by 2030, many women & girls remain unprotected. We’re pushing for stronger laws, elevating survivor voices, & driving global change. Are you with us? https://buff.ly/3EmlIem
February 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Today is International Day of Zero Tolerance for #FGM—time to #StepUpthePace. Despite calls to #EndFGM by 2030, many women & girls remain unprotected. We’re pushing for stronger laws, elevating survivor voices, & driving global change. Are you with us? https://buff.ly/3EmlIem
With only days left until Joe Biden’s four years as President of the United States come to an end, the #ERA is more important than ever.
#YourMoveMrPresident
#YourMoveMrPresident
January 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
With only days left until Joe Biden’s four years as President of the United States come to an end, the #ERA is more important than ever.
#YourMoveMrPresident
#YourMoveMrPresident
Our letter is headed to @POTUS. President Biden our message is clear, publish the #ERA. #YourMoveMrPresident
January 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Our letter is headed to @POTUS. President Biden our message is clear, publish the #ERA. #YourMoveMrPresident
Today is national #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay in the United States, a time to recommit to combating this global crisis of which 77% of victims globally are women and girls. This incudes the rise of #TFSEA. Read more: https://buff.ly/4h5YMhF
#EndSexualExploitation
#EndSexualExploitation
January 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today is national #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay in the United States, a time to recommit to combating this global crisis of which 77% of victims globally are women and girls. This incudes the rise of #TFSEA. Read more: https://buff.ly/4h5YMhF
#EndSexualExploitation
#EndSexualExploitation