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Did you know? According to the United Nations (2024):  • 40% of the global female population still lacks access to formal financial services.  • Women are 20% less likely than men to have bank accounts.  • Women are 17% less likely to secure formal loans.  • 1.1 billion women are excluded from financial systems. These barriers don’t just affect individuals—they hinder global economic growth. Join us on November 23, 2024, for our conference on empowering women through financial literacy. Let’s discuss actionable solutions to close these gaps and empower women everywhere. Register for free: https://lnkd.in/ewAPqGQb

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By way of example, look at what is happening today across the UK. These men claim to 'want their country back' (whatever that means) but it is clear they are enjoying the violence. They relish confrontation with the police, anyone opposed to their viewpoint. Behind the ideological/political rhetoric and posturing is a love of violence and aggression. That is what must be recognised and addressed. By the time the male is a man and asserting male power through violence towards others - especially women, LGBTQ+, ethnic and racial minorities - the only way to stop him is through the criminal justice system. E.g. remove him from society. But that doesn't resolve the core issue. This violence is a virus, fuelled in part by social media, though long before social media appeared male violence was endemic across all societies. This is the biggest single issue facing human civilisation and actually always has been. One starting point for addressing it is to recognise how much pleasure and masculine validation these men get from being violent. The only chance we have is to start addressing this issue long before these males are men - e.g. in the schools.

Our Women's Self-Defense course is designed to empower women through effective self-defense techniques, providing them with the skills to thrive and stand tall in a world where violence is prevalent. https://lnkd.in/e_zFmRMz

Women will have to renew democracy globally

Investing in women's active participation in political processes means investing in sustainable and lasting peace. Read about the progress and challenges of the Women, Peace and Security agenda on Politically Speaking: https://lnkd.in/dyPwrhUf #InvestInWomen #IWD2024

Are you tired of “the boys club” energy in democracy reform? Talk to a woman expert! 🙋♀️ Check out RepresentWomen’s Women Experts in Democracy Directory to help you get started.#WomenExpertsInDemocracy #DemocracyReform

Women are not a monolith. They have a vast diversity of experiences, values and beliefs. Data should reflect that reality. See more from our recent webinar with Catherine Kahabuka. MD. PhD and Michelle Kaufman: https://lnkd.in/efbayXWf

We need more women in political spaces, democracy and more women in civic spaces to champion democracy and its core. #internationalwomensday2024

Policies vs. Societal Barriers Policies and laws supporting women in politics exist, but societal barriers often block progress. Learn why implementation is key to breaking these barriers. Watch here : https://lnkd.in/eb_3iHmK