Have you seen the lovely Emma Watson’s UN speech introducing HeforShe, collegiettes™? If not, watch it below!
Emma Watson has embraced her position as Goodwill Ambassador to the UN, and no one can argue now that she is anything less than a perfect selection for the position. Watson spent her speech describing her goals for female equality in the upcoming years. While Watson expressed her initial fear that gender equality will not be obtained within her lifetime, she countered with the introduction of HeForShe. HeforShe is a UN program that encourage men to be activists for female equality.
Gender equality can only be achieved with the cooperation of both sexes. A father should be a feminist for his daughter. A brother for his sister. A husband for his wife. A son for his mother. Every man has an important female in his life. And when asked directly if they would deny a loved one basic human rights and equality, none would be a proponent for outright discrimination.
Emma Watson has provided a wonderful opportunity to open the conversation for gender equality between men and women. It is time for a little more than conversation though. It’s time to take real, tangible steps towards the promotion of gender equality around the globe. Together, we will see gender equality in our lifetime.
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