關於 women empowerment words ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

~Pre-Order Link~
中文：
https://www.uppity.hk/charityphotography/

English：
https://en.uppity.hk/charityphotography

由Asha Cuthbert 及 Uppity Limited 發起，聯同慈善團體 HER Fund 婦女動力基金 及 Women's Festival HK 攜手推出。

一本以女性角度主導的慈善相集，發掘11位女性不為人知的一面，打破以外表定義女性的觀念。

整本寫真集由形象設計、化妝、攝影以至模特兒，超過20名女性傾力製作。
透過11位主角不同主題的相片，讓來自不同年齡、背景的她們，重新定義自己的故事。
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【慈善捐款】

是次寫真集計劃於今年第四季公開發售，所得之收益扣除成本後，將全數撥捐HER FUND 婦女動力基金，

為香港基層女性提供能力培訓及資源連結，促進女性權益和改善她們的生活境況。 ​ ​

每本寫真集定價為HKD$148，早鳥預售價為$128。
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Pre-order for “Girls”
A female empowerment photography book for charity, starts June 29th 2020.

This photography book is centered around the perspectives of the 11 beautiful, talented, and diverse women featured within its pages. The messages we will share with you are expressed and bound together through a mix of styling, imagery, and words.

With social media as our predominant public appearance, we are held to impossibly high standards as societal expectations and assumptions of women have only become increasingly narrow and divisive. We have so much unspoken relatability; negativity and animosity amongst us will only divide us further. Therefore, our goal with this project is to bridge that gap and bring each of us closer.
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【Charity Donation】
This book is planned to be available in the fourth quarter of this year. After deducting the cost of production, all proceeds will be fully donated to HER Fund—Women’s Power Fund to promote women’s rights and provide grassroots women in Hong Kong with training and resources as well as improve their living conditions.

The book will be priced at HKD$148
Early bird pre-order HKD$128

#GIRLSFUND2020

Today marked another huge milestone for me in being invited to be a keynote speaker to share my story of sexual assault and my advocacy journey towards ending violence against women & girls at the United Nations Asia Pacific Intergovernmental Conference on the Beijing +25 Review.

The theme was "Rewriting the Narrative" and how we all have the duty and responsibility to take a stand against gender-based violence and rewrite the narrative of the future towards a more equal future. I shared the story of how I was sexually assaulted at age 17 at a Songkran party in the middle of the day, and how that sparked the beginning of my campaign against victim shaming and rape culture that is so ingrained in our society. I spoke about the outrage I felt that one morning of 2018 where I saw the newspaper article with the headline "Don't Dress Sexy" where local authorities were advising women to avoid dressing in revealing outfits as their one and only solution to curbing sexual harassment and assault cases during the upcoming Songkran festival and how I turned #DontTellMeHowToDress into a movement for gender equality. I shared the stories of the women and girls whose clothes are displayed at the exhibition created as part of the campaign to push back against the myth that it's because of what a woman was wearing or how she was behaving that is to blame for her attack... The story of the mother who was attacked by her own son, the university student gang raped by her "friends" and the 2 year old toddler assaulted by her next door neighbor. These are the stories of women and girls who have no platform to stand on, whose voices are not heard or have been silenced, who live in shame and fear of violence every single day of their lives. The same story of abuse, assault or sexual harassment that affects 1 in 2 women in the Asia-Pacific region.

Before we left the room, everyone filled out a pledge of commitment of what they will do to help end gender-based violence. Looking around the room, seeing all those powerful words was so moving. I pray that we are able to keep our promise and I invite you to think about what you can do in your own life that can help our cause.

It can be as simple as calling out sexual harassment when you hear it, not using language that objectifies women, or talking to your son about consent and respect. Every one of us has the power to make a difference and collectively write an new story... one of hope and healing, of empowerment, and of change.

Thank you UN Women for giving me the stage today. It was truly an honor.

Mic fucking drop dudes. Micho the Haram-Bae is idola plz.

[Battle Arena Women's Empowerment Campaign #1]

Featuring Micho Teh!

🔺 Why do you post sexy pictures of yourself?

Micho: My intention wasn't to gain viewership through sex selling, but to showcase to others my (imperfect) beauty and that beauty doesn't just have one shape & look. Appreciating my femininity and sexuality actually empowers me and I want to inspire other women and men to feel good in their own skin and embrace their sexuality too.

I also wish to challenge the "slut-shaming" culture -- women are often seen as less than human and are more vulnerable to violence (verbal and physical) because of the way they dress or the way they embrace their sexuality.

I wish to become living proof that a woman can still be respected as a role model because of her achievements and contributions in society without being reduced by her sexuality.

🔺 Do you think what you do helps empower women and help them feel more confident about themselves?

Micho: Yes, in fact, many women have thanked me through private messages and expressed their support. Recently, a male called me out asking me how I would feel if my daughter posted explicit images like mine. I responded saying that it is the judgmental and oppressive mindset that makes society so toxic towards women. If it were me, I would tell my daughter to do what she wants as long as she does not hurt herself and others around her. She should never feel ashamed of herself or her sexuality.

Later, a mother of one and a Muslim lady came forward and supported me. They commended me for not letting others define who I am and what I do. I am
touched to witness how my actions have inspired people from different backgrounds, religion and age to come together to empower each other. Their words keep me going.

🔺 Which game related cosplay is your favourite and why?

Micho: This is such a tough choice as I love all the characters I've cosplayed. My top 3 would be Ellie from The Last of Us, Meredy from Tales of Eternia and Rhasta the Shadow Shaman from Dota 2 because they are all my most favorite games and I saw myself in these 'seems-weak-but-is-actually-strong' characters.

I'm a survivor and fierce fighter like Ellie and Rhasta, I'm someone who will step out of the comfort zone to protect her loved ones from harm like Meredy.

I invested so much into working on these cosplays to achieve character accuracy and ultimately bring the characters to life so I can't help but feel proud looking at all the cosplays and love them equally.

🔺 Lastly, how do you feel about client’s expectations of female cosplays having to be provocative and sexy?

Micho: Based on my experience, not all local clients expect female cosplayers to be provocative and sexy. In fact, sometimes they prefer it to be less revealing.

However, in the male-dominated gaming industry, female characters were often sexualized to appeal to male fans. Whenever clients requested and expected for sexy female cosplays or assume that they are costumed escorts and fetish models dressing up for benefits, it does make me uncomfortable and disappointed.

In reality, many fans started cosplaying to express their love for the characters and while sexy cosplays are sometimes inevitable due to the characters being created that way, it does not give anyone the right to assume her intention or to take advantage of her.

I always try my best to educate others to promote respect to cosplayers as creative talents instead of fetish models.

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This is part of an ongoing series in conjunction with the International Women's Month to highlight female gamers, whom we truly believe should be celebrated for pursuing their dreams fearlessly in a male-dominated industry.

一句對曾經很親近的人說的話⁣
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四年前才剛搬到香港居住的Helena早已習慣旅者式的生活，「事實上，不在某個地方長期生活才有趣！」。是的，生活中的刺激，有時候是需要從不安頓中發掘出來。⁣
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以前跟你要好的，現在只成為社交媒體中熟悉的陌生人；以前傷害過你的，卻令今天的你變得更加堅壯。每段關係，自有每段關係中的學習。⁣
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【‬Words of Women專題】30天、30位女性、30句感悟 // 九月份，每天為你送上來自她們一句話。⁣
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HELENA YEUNG, 作家和時尚編輯⁣
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#原來不只一種模樣

曾在Sonár電音音樂節表演，又即將在Clockenflap演出！早上是學生、晚上搖身一變進駐音樂現場，問她究竟如何平衡生活？Cocoonics仍在學習中，但她能夠分享的，就是她對自己所喜愛的事情的態度：不要為自己留有退路。

有時候，自己內心的聲音也是一種干擾，看著手上眾多的選擇，我們變得三心兩意。她認為我們必須對自己決斷一點，不要太過容易放過自己，唯有決心，才能將我們帶到未知之地，做別人不敢做的事情。

COCOONICS，DJ/BEATMAKER

【‬Words of Women專題】30天、30位女性、30句感悟 // 九月份，每天為你送上來自她們一句話。

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有一天你會發現生活不再只關於你自己

「回顧早期的事業，我發現我們很容易沉醉於自己的事上，你生活的一切都是關於自己──自己的成長、自己賺多少錢、能到哪裡消費和旅行等；有了自己的家庭後，這成為了轉捩點，我發現生活不再是關於你自己。」

JOLEEN SOO，CATALYSTA創辦人

* Catalysta是一個聯繫國際品牌與草根非牟利團體的機構，擔起指點迷津的工作，讓兩者能夠透過合作互惠互利。

【‬Words of Women專題】30天、30位女性、30句感悟 // 九月份，每天為你送上來自她們一句話。

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#原來不只一種模樣