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Feminism is the belief that all people deserve equal rights and opportunities no matter if they are women or men (their gender). Supporting feminism means actively working towards a fairer world for everybody.<h5>Know Yourself</h5>Feminism is the belief that all people should have equal rights, opportunities, and treatment.But throughout history, women and girls have been treated unfairly and not the same as men (this is called inequality). Feminism tries to fix this unfair treatment and make the world a fairer place.Even today, there are many examples where women and girls are not treated the same. For example, they:<ul class="ul1"><li class="li2">might be stopped from going to school or told not to study science or maths</li><li class="li2">make less money than men even when doing the same job</li><li class="li2">face violence and unwanted attention at work, school, or at home</li><li class="li2">are less represented in politics which means important decisions don't meet their needs</li></ul>People sometimes think that feminists want women to be better than men or that feminists hate men. Actually, this is not correct. Feminism is about making sure that, no matter who you are, you are treated equally.Feminism is not about taking power away from men. It is about providing more opportunities so that everyone has the same chances.It can benefit boys and men by making society a fairer place. It also removes the pressure on boys to act tough all the time. Feminism promotes that it is okay for everyone to feel, care, and be yourself.&nbsp; Many feminists also support issues that affect men, such as supporting men's mental health.In the Pacific, women face many challenges to their rights. This includes limited representation in politics and traditional customs that can restrict their opportunities in life.Women in the Pacific are leading powerful movements for change, standing up for their rights, speaking out against unfair treatment, while also respecting their culture and Pacific values. &nbsp;<img src="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/pattern_2_2a56f318d0.webp" alt="pattern_2.webp" srcset="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/thumbnail_pattern_2_2a56f318d0.webp 245w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/small_pattern_2_2a56f318d0.webp 500w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/medium_pattern_2_2a56f318d0.webp 750w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/large_pattern_2_2a56f318d0.webp 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1929" height="48">

<h5>Build Your Mindset</h5>From: "feminism is about women's issues only." To: "feminism is about addressing human rights issues that affect everyone." When there is inequality between women and men, we have an unfair society.From: "inequality doesn't affect me." To: "inequality impacts everyone I know, including my mum, my sisters, and my friends." If it affects women in my life, and it will also affect me! &nbsp;<img src="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/pattern_5_4da607d8cd.webp" alt="pattern_5.webp" srcset="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/thumbnail_pattern_5_4da607d8cd.webp 245w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/small_pattern_5_4da607d8cd.webp 500w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/medium_pattern_5_4da607d8cd.webp 750w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/large_pattern_5_4da607d8cd.webp 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1929" height="48">

<h5>Develop These Skills</h5><ol class="ol1"><li class="li1">Listen to the women and girls in your life when they share their experiences about being treated unfairly. Ask questions about their views and don't ignore their concerns. Remember it doesn't feel good when someone else says that your views are incorrect or not important.</li><li class="li1">Question when people say women shouldn’t have the same rights as men. Sometimes people don’t know that what they heard people say is unfair. When you hear something like this in person or online, ask yourself, "Is this unfair?" and "What are some examples where this is not true?".</li><li class="li1">Educate yourself about equality as a human right. This could include watching documentaries or reading. There are influencers that teach men about feminism. Try following @professorneil on TikTok. You can also look up things like "what are some historical examples of discrimination against women?". <img src="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/pattern_4_09f0d01b88.webp" alt="pattern_4.webp" srcset="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/thumbnail_pattern_4_09f0d01b88.webp 245w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/small_pattern_4_09f0d01b88.webp 500w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/medium_pattern_4_09f0d01b88.webp 750w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/large_pattern_4_09f0d01b88.webp 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1929" height="48"></li></ol>

Learn What To SayWhen you hear someone say something that is unfair to women and girls these are some practical ways you can respond:<ul class="ul1"><li class="li2">For jokes: "that's not a nice thing to say, don't you think?" or "Why is that funny?"</li><li class="li2">For comments: "but your mum and sister aren't like that" or "why would you say that, you know that's not true?"</li><li class="li2">With a friend: "man, those comments aren't right" or "I don't agree with that, that's not my experience"</li><li class="li2">In a group: "nah that's not the same for me" or "where did you hear that?" <img src="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/pattern_3_2_174e7421e5.webp" alt="pattern_3.webp" srcset="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/thumbnail_pattern_3_2_174e7421e5.webp 245w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/small_pattern_3_2_174e7421e5.webp 500w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/medium_pattern_3_2_174e7421e5.webp 750w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/large_pattern_3_2_174e7421e5.webp 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1929" height="48"></li></ul>

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Being a good person means standing up for people who are facing unfair treatment. You can make positive change in the world when you care about other people.<figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1929/48;" src="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/pattern_3_2_174e7421e5.webp" width="1929" height="48"></figure>

<h5>Know Yourself</h5>It is important to support your friends when they are treated badly or differently. Respect, caring for each other and fairness matter! No-one should get treated differently or left out because of who they are.&nbsp; This could be because of where they come from, what they look like, the amount of money they have, whether they are boys or girls, who they want to be in a relationship with, or other parts of who they are. Being aware of this helps you show kindness and understanding to others.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="aspect-ratio:2292/2292;width:50%;" src="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/simple1_e0b10f6c2d.webp" alt="simple1.webp" srcset="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/thumbnail_simple1_e0b10f6c2d.webp 156w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/small_simple1_e0b10f6c2d.webp 500w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/medium_simple1_e0b10f6c2d.webp 750w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/large_simple1_e0b10f6c2d.webp 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="2292" height="2292">For example:<ul class="ul1"><li class="li4">Your female friends might feel pressured to be quiet in class or told they are not good at things like sport or math.</li><li class="li4">Your friends from different islands or countries might have their names pronounced wrong or be left out because of where they came from.</li><li class="li4">Your friend doesn’t fit in well at school and other boys treat them badly and don’t hang out with them.</li></ul>This doesn't have to be large and obvious, it can sometimes show up in small, everyday comments or actions. &nbsp;It may seem harmless, but all these actions also send hurtful messages. For example:<ul class="ul1"><li class="li4">asking someone "where are you really from" when they look like they are different</li><li class="li4">touching someone's hair without permission because it is different </li><li class="li4">saying to a friend “people from your country/island are poor"</li><li class="li4">saying “your lunch smells weird” because it’s from another culture</li></ul>It's important to listen to your friends when they say that they are being treated unfairly as this can often happen when you're not around.&nbsp; Standing up for your friends means speaking up when you see or hear someone being mean to your friends. However, try to be careful with how you speak and not use anger or violence. &nbsp;Using kind and respectful &nbsp;words can be powerful too.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="aspect-ratio:2292/2292;width:50%;" src="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/simple2_775c62db6e.webp" alt="simple2.webp" srcset="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/thumbnail_simple2_775c62db6e.webp 156w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/small_simple2_775c62db6e.webp 500w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/medium_simple2_775c62db6e.webp 750w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/large_simple2_775c62db6e.webp 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="2292" height="2292">&nbsp;You might feel uncomfortable standing up to others. But you can start by doing something simple such as:<ul class="ul1"><li class="li2">staying close to your friends like sitting with them at lunch, walking with them and including them in activities.</li><li class="li2">listening to your friends and showing that you care when they are facing these difficulties.</li><li>helping them to speak up for themselves and letting them know you’re on their side.</li></ul>When we look out for one another, we build stronger friendships and stronger communities.&nbsp;<img src="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/pattern_1_d209c6ee06.webp" alt="pattern_1.webp" srcset="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/thumbnail_pattern_1_d209c6ee06.webp 245w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/small_pattern_1_d209c6ee06.webp 500w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/medium_pattern_1_d209c6ee06.webp 750w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/large_pattern_1_d209c6ee06.webp 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1929" height="48">

<h5>Build Your Mindset</h5>From: "this isn't my problem". To: "my friends' problems are important". If your friends are hurt and you don’t support them, it can make them feel worse and affect your friendship. &nbsp;From: "I don't know what to say". To: "listening and showing that I care is most important". You don't need to say the perfect thing, just listen and learn from their experience. &nbsp;From: "if I try to help I might make it worse". To: "doing nothing doesn't help". You should first think carefully about how to support your friends and then start doing something.<img src="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/pattern_5_4da607d8cd.webp" alt="pattern_5.webp" srcset="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/thumbnail_pattern_5_4da607d8cd.webp 245w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/small_pattern_5_4da607d8cd.webp 500w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/medium_pattern_5_4da607d8cd.webp 750w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/large_pattern_5_4da607d8cd.webp 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1929" height="48">

<h5>Develop These Skills</h5>Listen with attention when your friends share their experiences of being treated unfairly. Ask follow-up questions like, "how did that make you feel?". Don't try to immediately fix the problem. After you listen to them, ask “is there anything I can do to help?”. When someone says something bad about your friend, you could respond to them: &nbsp;"Those comments make me uncomfortable""I don't think that's fair to say""That's pretty hurtful""That's just not true" Notice when someone is being ignored or left out. Try to include them where you can and make sure they feel valued. Learn and be curious about your friend's backgrounds and experiences. Ask respectful questions about their culture, traditions, and challenges they face.<img src="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/pattern_4_09f0d01b88.webp" alt="pattern_4.webp" srcset="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/thumbnail_pattern_4_09f0d01b88.webp 245w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/small_pattern_4_09f0d01b88.webp 500w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/medium_pattern_4_09f0d01b88.webp 750w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/large_pattern_4_09f0d01b88.webp 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1929" height="48">

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‘Privilege’ means having advantages because of the groups you were born into. Understanding this helps you see differences between people’s experiences. Noticing different privileges can help create a fairer world for everyone.<h5>Know Yourself</h5>Privilege means you are treated better, or your life is easier because of who you are or what social groups you belong to. This might include how important your family is, how much money you have, or where you live. It can also be because of your race, nationality, religion, age group, or gender.&nbsp;It's important to understand that just because you have privilege in some areas it doesn't mean you didn't work hard, or you've never struggled. It's just that your starting point was a little bit better than others.&nbsp;It's not just rich people that have privilege. Everyone has some form of privilege and some disadvantages. The important thing is to understand where you have more benefits so that you can help others who have less – that's what community and compassion are all about. <img src="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/pattern_2_2a56f318d0.webp" alt="pattern_2.webp" srcset="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/thumbnail_pattern_2_2a56f318d0.webp 245w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/small_pattern_2_2a56f318d0.webp 500w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/medium_pattern_2_2a56f318d0.webp 750w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/large_pattern_2_2a56f318d0.webp 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1929" height="48">

<h5>Develop These Skills</h5><ol><li>Pay attention to your own thoughts, ideas, and opinions. When something you believe might not be true, try to think of reasons why it could be wrong.</li><li>Look around who might be struggling or not getting the same chances. Read or watch content from people with different backgrounds to understand their experiences.</li><li>Help others that are struggling. Offer to help classmates with schoolwork when they are facing difficulties with subjects that you find easy.&nbsp;</li></ol><img src="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/pattern_3_2_174e7421e5.webp" alt="pattern_3_2.webp" srcset="https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/thumbnail_pattern_3_2_174e7421e5.webp 245w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/small_pattern_3_2_174e7421e5.webp 500w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/medium_pattern_3_2_174e7421e5.webp 750w,https://d2wayplw2f1nto.cloudfront.net/gallery/w_16x9/large_pattern_3_2_174e7421e5.webp 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1929" height="48">