From hunger strikes and human chains to petitions and memes, activism comes in many shapes and forms to provoke change. 👇 Explore women’s activism from generations past and present.

@SwissDevCoop  is a vital partner in UN Women’s mission to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment. Switzerland's Federal Councilor and Head of @SwissMFA , @ignaziocassis  highlights the importance of including men as allies for women’s rights. #FundingGenderEquality 

The #Tokyo2020  Olympics will have close to equal representation of women and men competing for the first time in its history! For comparison, only 22 women (2.2%) out of 997 athletes competed in the modern @Olympics  for the first time in 1900. @Tokyo2020  #OlympicTorchRelay 

We can't let the #COVID19  pandemic reverse the hard-won gains for women's rights. #GenerationEquality  is pushing back against the push-back. #ActForEqual  & join us:

Caring for the environment and creating opportunities for young people to learn, share, develop their talents and interests through the legacy of their ancestors, is what motivates Moana Tepano Contesse, an 18-year-old Rapa Nui activist. v @ONUMujeres 

What is bodily autonomy and must we protect this human right? Let @UNFPA  explain and join the millions of people around the world saying #MyBodyIsMyOwn : #StandUp4HumanRights 

On #WorldArtDay , meet 10 women artists from around the world that deserve more attention. #WomenInArt  via @BBC_Culture 

"We want to end gender inequality—and to do that we need everyone to be involved." Happy Birthday to our Goodwill Ambassador, @EmmaWatson . #HeForShe 

#COVID19 has disrupted health care services globally. A new survey of health workers across 62 countries finds it caused disruptions in newborn care as well, putting small and sick newborns at increased risk of death. 👇 More from @devex .

Women gained legal rights in nearly 30 countries last year despite disruption due to #COVID19 , but governments must do more to ease the disproportionate burden shouldered by women during the pandemic, reports @GlblCtzn .