We believe that the dignity and basic rights of all people must be honoured, upheld and defended. We advocate for equal outcomes for women, men and gender-diverse people and promote inclusive, transformative processes to achieve gender equality.
Due to historical and social disadvantage, gender equity recognises that women and gender-diverse people are not in the same ‘starting position’ as men. Treating women, men and gender-diverse people equally may not be fair and just in all situations. In fact, it can create further disadvantage.
Our leadership and involvement in education, social services and faith-based endeavours for over four centuries have resulted in an acute awareness of the need for gender equity across all areas of life.
Being a Nepalese girl advocate, taking part in this year’s International Day of the Girl was incredibly powerful. The day served as a forum for
My name is Keendi, a student at Loreto, and a proud girl-child. I am thankful to UN Women as well as my school for giving
Attending the conference at the United Nations to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child was an experience I won’t forget. Walking through those
On October 11, 2024, Loreto Msongari School came alive with vibrant celebrations for the International Day of the Girl. The event was a powerful reminder
I am Phylice Nyabate Nyangera, an educator in Loreto Convent school. I had a chance to take 5 students: Chantel, Keendi, Njeri, Clarice and Allison
On October 11, International Day of the Girl (IDG), over two hundred girls boldly took over the UN ECOSOC Chamber to celebrate, lead, and advocate
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