The #TimelsNow for Solidarity and Sisterhood

Since October 2017, more than 1 million women worldwide have shared experiences and solidarity with their sisters under the banner of #MeToo. [...]it has created critical momentum for accountability and tackling impunity. [...]this has been elusive, with powerful people able to commit serial offense...

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Published in:UN chronicle (1996) 2018-06, Vol.55 (2), p.12-14
Main Author: Mlambo-Ngcuka, Phumzile
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activism
Bolt, Usain
Civil society
Equal rights
Equality
Gender equity
Human rights
Informal economy
Mandela, Nelson
Sex crimes
Sexual harassment
Violence
Women
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Summary:Since October 2017, more than 1 million women worldwide have shared experiences and solidarity with their sisters under the banner of #MeToo. [...]it has created critical momentum for accountability and tackling impunity. [...]this has been elusive, with powerful people able to commit serial offenses without consequences. The SecretaryGeneral of the United Nations has made clear his commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment, introducing a five-point plan intended to address the issue within the system.
ISSN:0251-7329