Shonali Thangiah

Lawyer & researcher | Public Policy | Global Governance and Ethics, UCL

[ACYPL @ACYPL]

Today marks the first day of our 2021 Virtual #acyplElections program! Our exciting group of delegates met with ACYPL alum & election expert @KSoltisAnderson (Mexico 2019) for a conversation about recent political trends & how they’re expected to affect upcoming state elections.

[Shonali Thangiah @ShonaliThangiah]

Fantastic first session on voter trends at the #ACYPLVirtualExchange. Excited to be part of the 2021 delegation, and looking forward to learning more from speakers and colleagues in the weeks to come! @ACYPL

[United Nations @UN]

Girls can do anything!

On Thursday's Int’l #DayOfTheGirl, join @UN_Women in standing with girls everywhere as they inspire, innovate & take charge of their own future. https://t.co/IPCKf4X607

[Shonali Thangiah @ShonaliThangiah]

"Achieving #GenderEquality by 2030 is an ambitious goal. It’s also entirely achievable." - Melinda Gates

[United Nations @UN]

In 18 countries, husbands can legally prevent wives from working.
In 39 countries, daughters & sons don't have equal inheritance rights.
49 countries lack laws protecting women from domestic violence.

The #GlobalGoals aim to end gender inequality by 2030: https://t.co/1ofKb4uX43

[UN Youth Office @UNYouthAffairs]

📣 Do not let structural barriers discourage you. Power is something that you must claim in partnership with your peers.

The @UN Youth Strategy calls for the empowerment of our young ppl to unleash their fullest potential!⭐️#Youth2030

⏬ it here: https://t.co/d7F7pt8zRE

[Shonali Thangiah @ShonaliThangiah]

Hope this encourages more women and men to come forward and share their experiences. #TimesUp on the perpetrators of sexual harassment and assault walking away scot-free.
"Lawyers offer free legal aid for women after #MeTooIndia" https://t.co/y8HP4pnQnX