Ignite Change: Affirmations to Amplify Women's Rights Worldwide

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When people finally take off the mask they wear to hide misogyny they may say things to women like:

Ugly/Unworthy

“You look like a man.”

“No man would have you.”

“You can’t get a man”

“You do not look like a woman.”

“You are ugly.”

Unimportant

“Women’s rights are not that important anyway.”

“There is no such thing as “women’s rights”.

“We have ‘more important’ things to worry about.”

Crazy/Unwell/Strange

“You are crazy.”

“You hate men.”

“You are a bigot.”

“Men were right about you all along.”

Threats

“We will jump/attack/kick your a–/make you bleed/punch you/kill you.”

Violence

Assault

Rape

Murder

When the mask falls off

the smile fades

the truth is revealed

BELIEVE IT.

You do not have to be considered:

beautiful
talented
fair-skinned/light-skinned
curvy/shapely/fit
white

to be considered a woman.

These lies have only ever served males.

To hear the truth, try to keep company with people who support you in all that you are. In your womanhood.

In your right to speak.

In your female authority to speak about the things of womanhood.

Be Inspired by People Who Affirm the Following:

🌹Women’s rights are human rights and should be respected and protected in all areas of society.

🌹Women have the right to equal opportunities in education, sports, and employment.

🌹Being born a female must not determine a person’s worth or ability to succeed.

🌹Women must have the right to privacy and to make decisions about their own bodies and reproductive health.

🌹Women must have the right to live lives free from violence, abuse, and harassment in all sectors of life.

🌹Women’s voices must be heard and valued in all areas of society.

🌹Women must not be threatened with harm or violence for speaking about their rights.

🌹Women must have the right to participate in decision-making, politics, law & policy making at all levels.

🌹Women deserve equal pay and benefits for equal work.

🌹Women must have access to affordable and quality healthcare, including reproductive healthcare.

🌹Women must be able to speak with authority on reproductive healthcare including but not limited to menstruation.

🌹Women should be free from domestic and sexual violence, and have access to sex-based support services.

🌹Women must have the right to live lives that are free from gender stereotypes and expectations.

🌹Women must have the same legal rights as men, including any rights necessary to secure our protection from the as-yet unaddressed epidemic of male violence against women and children.

🌹Women can express their individuality and pursue their passions and goals.

🌹Women must have the right to participate in fair competitive sports alongside other female athletes or aspiring athletes.

🌹Women must have the right to pursue a career of their choice without facing gender-based barriers.

🌹Women deserve equal representation in media, literature, art, and other mediums of cultural representation.

🌹Women must have access to comprehensive sex education and reproductive health information.

🌹Women have the right to feel safe and secure in public spaces, without fear of harassment, assault, or death.

🌹Women’s diverse experiences and perspectives must be recognized and valued in all aspects of society.

⚘ I honor the strength and sacrifices of those who fought for my rights, and I boldly claim my place in every space, including sports, education, and leadership.

⚘ My safety is non-negotiable. I have the right to protect my body, mind, and spirit, free from harm and exploitation.

⚘ I deserve the same opportunities in sports and recreation as anyone else. My talents and hard work are worthy of recognition and support.

⚘ The rights won by women before me are a legacy I uphold with pride. I refuse to let them be diminished or dismissed.

⚘ I stand in my power, demanding environments that respect my safety, my abilities, and my voice.

⚘ Every goal I achieve in sports, work, or life honors the dreams of women who fought for me to succeed.

⚘ I am unapologetically committed to ensuring that every woman and girl has the opportunity to thrive, compete, and live safely without barriers.