Elizabeth Nyamayaro: An invitation to men who want a better world for women

The speaker shares a personal story of meeting a UN worker in Zimbabwe, which inspired her to join the United Nations and work towards gender equality. She discusses the HeForShe initiative, which invites men and boys to support gender equality. The initiative has sparked global conversations and commitments from individuals and organizations. The speaker emphasizes the importance of shared humanity and the need for concrete actions to achieve gender equality.

What event led the narrator to meet the girl in the blue uniform?

• A United Nations conference

• A family gathering

• A famine in Zimbabwe

• A school trip

How did the narrator feel when she first attended school in the city?

• She felt superior to her peers

• She felt unequal and behind

• She felt equal to her peers

• She felt indifferent

What is the primary goal of the HeForShe initiative?

• To involve men in achieving gender equality

• To create more jobs for women

• To provide financial aid to women

• To promote women's education

What was a surprising outcome when HeForShe was launched?

• Men showed no interest

• Only women signed up

• It was ignored by the media

• Over 100,000 men signed up in three days

What action did a man from Zimbabwe take after learning about HeForShe?

• He wrote a book on gender equality

• He moved to another village

• He created a 'husband school'

• He started a women's rights group

Which country committed to closing the employment and pay gap under its feminist government?

• France

• Japan

• Sweden

• India

What did the University of Nagoya commit to as part of HeForShe?

• Building a gender-research center

• Offering free education to women

• Providing scholarships to men

• Organizing annual gender equality conferences

What role did Emma Watson play in the HeForShe movement?

• She was a critic of the movement

• She was a silent supporter

• She was a goodwill ambassador

• She was a financial sponsor

What was the reaction of the global community to the HeForShe initiative?

• It was largely ignored

• It received widespread support

• It was criticized by many

• It was only supported by women

What does the HeForShe initiative ultimately aim to achieve?

• A world where gender defines us

• A world without gender roles

• A world of shared humanity

• A world dominated by men