Emma is currently in Switzerland, at the World Economic Forum in Davos to promote a new He For She initiative to help gender equality, called IMPACT 10 by 10 by 10 (yes, non-English speakers, that's how it's pronounced.)
Excerpts from her speech:
Talking about the response for #HeForShe:
“I couldn't have dreamed it, but it has happened... thank you so much for your support,” she stated.
The 24-year-old outlined the plans for IMPACT 10X10x10, and what it hopes to achieve.
“It’s about engaging governments, businesses, universities. Having them make concrete commitments to gender equality.”
“I want to hear from the human beings that are behind these organisations. I spoke about some of my story in September, what are your stories?”
“Girls who have been your mentors, parents did you make sure you treated your children equally, if so how have you done it?”
“Husbands have you been supporting your female partners privately so that she can fulfill her dreams too?”
“Young men, have you spoken up in a conversation where a woman was degraded or dismissed. How did this affect you? How did this affect the woman you stepped up for?”
“Businessmen have you mentored, supported or engaged women in leadership positions?”
“Writers, have you challenged the language and imagery used to portray women in the media?”
“CEOs, have you implemented the women’s empowerment principles in your own company - what change have you seen?”
“Are you someone that has been persuading men to become HeForShe collecting signatures for our website. How many have you got? We want to know. We want to hear from you.”
Watson revealed that while the feedback she has received has been resoundingly positive, she is aware that both men and women aren’t sure how exactly they can help.
“Men say they've signed the petition, what now? The truth is - the ‘what now’ is down to you.”
“What your HeForShe commitment will be is personal, and there is no best way. Everything is valid.”
“Decide what your commitment is, make it public, and then please report back to us on your progress, so we can share your story.”
Speaking about the personal impact that the HeForShe campaign has had on her, Watson was visibly moved.
“I’ve had my breath taken away when a fan told me since watching my speech she has stopped herself being beaten up by her father.”
“I’ve been stunned by the amount of men in my life that have contacted me since my speech to tell me to keep going, and that they want to make sure that their daughters will still be alive to see a world where women have power and equality, economically and politically.”
Watson concluded her speech with a call to action.
“It is my belief that there is a greater understanding than ever that women need to be equal participants in our homes, in our societies, in our governments, and in our work places.”
“They know that the world is being held back in every way, because they are not. Women share this planet 50/50 and they are underrepresented, their potential astonishingly untapped.”
“IMPACT 10X10x10 will bring HeForShe into its next phase.”
“I couldn't have dreamed it, but it has happened... thank you so much for your support,” she stated.
The 24-year-old outlined the plans for IMPACT 10X10x10, and what it hopes to achieve.
“It’s about engaging governments, businesses, universities. Having them make concrete commitments to gender equality.”
“I want to hear from the human beings that are behind these organisations. I spoke about some of my story in September, what are your stories?”
“Girls who have been your mentors, parents did you make sure you treated your children equally, if so how have you done it?”
“Husbands have you been supporting your female partners privately so that she can fulfill her dreams too?”
“Young men, have you spoken up in a conversation where a woman was degraded or dismissed. How did this affect you? How did this affect the woman you stepped up for?”
“Businessmen have you mentored, supported or engaged women in leadership positions?”
“Writers, have you challenged the language and imagery used to portray women in the media?”
“CEOs, have you implemented the women’s empowerment principles in your own company - what change have you seen?”
“Are you someone that has been persuading men to become HeForShe collecting signatures for our website. How many have you got? We want to know. We want to hear from you.”
Watson revealed that while the feedback she has received has been resoundingly positive, she is aware that both men and women aren’t sure how exactly they can help.
“Men say they've signed the petition, what now? The truth is - the ‘what now’ is down to you.”
“What your HeForShe commitment will be is personal, and there is no best way. Everything is valid.”
“Decide what your commitment is, make it public, and then please report back to us on your progress, so we can share your story.”
Speaking about the personal impact that the HeForShe campaign has had on her, Watson was visibly moved.
“I’ve had my breath taken away when a fan told me since watching my speech she has stopped herself being beaten up by her father.”
“I’ve been stunned by the amount of men in my life that have contacted me since my speech to tell me to keep going, and that they want to make sure that their daughters will still be alive to see a world where women have power and equality, economically and politically.”
Watson concluded her speech with a call to action.
“It is my belief that there is a greater understanding than ever that women need to be equal participants in our homes, in our societies, in our governments, and in our work places.”
“They know that the world is being held back in every way, because they are not. Women share this planet 50/50 and they are underrepresented, their potential astonishingly untapped.”
“IMPACT 10X10x10 will bring HeForShe into its next phase.”
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Full speech:
Portrait:
Full quote: “The groundswell of response we have received in support for HeForShe tells us we are tapping into what the world wants: to be a part of change. Now we have to channel that energy into purposeful action. The pilot initiative provides that framework. Next we need all country leadership, as well as that of hundreds of universities and corporations to follow…IMPACT 10x10x10 so as to bring an end to the persisting inequalities faced by women and girls globally.”
For more information about IMPACT 10 by 10 by 10 go to: PRNEWSWIRE
Emma did a Q&A on Twitter a couple of hours later:
@MariaAoiYuki @e_nyamayaro and @phumzileunwomen — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@airpacee When I started to read impact stories sent to the UN Women Website. One man from Cameroon quit his job, sold everything he had and — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@airpacee started moving around his country recruiting other men. #heforshe #Impact10x10x10 — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@GinnyToMyHarry @UN_Women @HeforShe I'd love to see more female presidents, prime ministers, parliament members and business CEO's.... — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@hairoutine Explain why it should be important to them. I don't see how there can be downsides for anyone to equality. #Impact10x10x10 — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@TaylaGregson @HeforShe Don't expect change to happen overnight, even if its not always visible it's making more impact than you think — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@TaylaGregson @HeforShe a program called Impact10x10x10 to engage Governments, Universities and Businesses and ask them to set goals. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@Kimberly_2101 @UN_Women @HeforShe @e_nyamayaro @phumzileunwomen Give them a well intentioned but meaningful response. : ) Awareness IS key. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@MadelineJay9 Tangibility+concrete commitments from Governments, Universities and Businesses. #heforshe #2015 — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@MadelineJay9 More signatories on http://t.co/EXa64CENoT #heforshe #unwomen — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@emmawatsondotpl yes!!! — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@ellen_trueblue @UN_Women @HeforShe @e_nyamayaro @phumzileunwomen The campaign is an equality campaign... so inherently not sexist. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@JedBrown5 @UN_Women @HeforShe @e_nyamayaro @phumzileunwomen Everything! So much support!! — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@BaileyandBirch we believe in equality for everyone regardless of gender, race sexuality, religion .... — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@walshy1997 @UN_Women @HeforShe YES! Plans already in motion. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@emmawatsondotpl yes — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@DaveDKT26 Whatever the job is - if she can do it she should be able to .#HeForShe — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@ellie1236nelson @UN_Women @HeforShe Its got to be personal to you. What feels right? How can you make an impact? — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@chasing_jayce @UN_Women @HeforShe No country in the world can yet say they have achieved gender equality. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@Mischief_Nargle UN Secretary General; H.E Paul Kagame of Rwanda; H.E. Kjell Stefan Löfvén, PM of Sweden; Mr. Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@npaisley8 concerete commitments to gender equality from at least 10 governments,10 businesses and 10 universities. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@AcostaMatiasOk @UN_Women @HeforShe @e_nyamayaro @phumzileunwomen I believe it's whats right. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@DelenasReality @UN_Women @HeforShe @e_nyamayaro @phumzileunwomen Grateful. Inspired to keep going! — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@CharleyRodd @HeforShe It will specific and tailored to each and every country, institution and business. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@Sharon_Houchins @UN_Women @HeforShe @e_nyamayaro @phumzileunwomen We are actually wanting people to reach out to us. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@ZacharyBorthwic @UN_Women @HeforShe @e_nyamayaro @phumzileunwomen Impossibile to choose one — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@xXsanahXx @UN_Women @HeforShe @e_nyamayaro @phumzileunwomen thank you !!!! — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@kevlownds @UN_Women @HeforShe keep your eyes and ears open and speak up. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@Triz84 be both!!! — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@lore_manon @UN_Women @HeforShe @e_nyamayaro @phumzileunwomen education, awareness, perseverance — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@Rohansewani07 @UN_Women @HeforShe @e_nyamayaro @phumzileunwomen It wants to spread it everywhere — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@cmclymer @HeforShe It really depends on peoples unique circumstances, but really its just about men reaching out to and including women. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@cmclymer @HeforShe It really depends on peoples unique circumstances, but really its just about men reaching out to and including women. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@Javiboywonder @UN_Women @HeforShe @e_nyamayaro @phumzileunwomen Yes! We want the movement to belong to you! — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@LGR1409 @HeforShe think about where in your life you can have an impact and tell us about your progress/story at http://t.co/GPsGY3TxsS — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@lordvoldemot @HeforShe Become an engineer. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@zzelectric @hairoutine Spreading awareness that it exists. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@TheWyfeOfBathe Why not have both? — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@girleffect @UN_Women Hopefully there will be more opportunities for these young women to pull themselves out of poverty. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@Homegwarts become aware of it — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@claudia_may_c no, I am amazed. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@lumosdelena don't give up — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@grygiel I don't believe in a binary I believe that we all exist on a spectrum and all deserve equality.I hope people do feel included. — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@ohgryffindor I don't know its confusing isn't it! — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
@duuhhnese Yes! Tell them how it is for you — Emma Watson (@EmWatson) January 23, 2015
5 comments:
Good for Emma but she is right, it's not going to change overnight. I really feel for the women in Middle Eastern regimes who practice fundamentalism and strict Sharia law. King Abdulla has left 4 daughters in strict purdah because he fell out with them and I dread to think what will happen to them. There really ought to be an outcry about it but it seems we need their oil more. *Gets off soapbox*
I think HeforShe is a great equality. I would like to see this protection stretched HeforShe (regardless of gender) against abortion. That is the greatest evil of our time.
No women should not be beaten and misused and should have equal rights in the work force and in their homes. To do this we need to learn to respect more and love more.
HeforShe to save the unborn child to be able to have a future. Consider the potential that is being untapped. What diseases might have found a cure, but will not because the possible potential has been destroyed.
There are priorities. Save lives at every stage. HeforShe!
If He For She were to give their opinion on abortion, my take is that they would want to protect those women who decide to have one, not judge them. It would go completely against what they're fighting for otherwise.
True, but without moral judgement on women. But true.
Lisa W.
HeforShe for the unborn. Now that would be courageous. The unborn child, male or female, is the weakest member alive in their first little room, their mother's womb. Help these women to be able to bear a child even if they give up the child but pulse for life- HeforShe
Tif Z.
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