Financing for Development – Transformative Partnering

By Melinda Kimble on July 10, 2015

Heads of State, ministers, and United Nations ambassadors will meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia next week to talk about financing …

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Supporting Vulnerable Girls and Women on World Population Day

By Jenni Lee on July 10, 2015

July 11 marks World Population Day, a moment to reflect on the rights, needs, and well-being of the planet’s 7 …

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A Tragic Milestone in Syria

By Jenni Lee on July 9, 2015

The UN Refugee Agency released sobering news today: The number of refugees fleeing their homes because of conflict in Syria …

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Financing for Development, Explained

By Minh-Thu Pham on July 9, 2015

On July 13-16, leaders from around the world will gather in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss a vital issue for …

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Why Addis Matters for Girls and Women

By Daniela Ligiero on July 8, 2015

On July 13, the United Nations will convene a major international conference on Financing for Development in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. …

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Yes, We Can Solve Global Problems: Here are 10 Facts to Prove It

By Susan Myers on July 6, 2015

The United Nations released its annual report on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) today, and it delivers a powerful message: …

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Photo of the Week: Solar Lanterns Brighten Girls’ Futures

By admin on July 2, 2015

In our photo of the week, two girls study from the light of a solar-powered lantern in Ethiopia, where the …

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Measuring Women’s Economic Empowerment

By Rebecca Furst-Nichols on July 1, 2015

What works to empower women economically, for whom, and why? How do you measure this? Last week, we attempted to …

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Norman Rockwell’s United Nations

By admin on June 30, 2015

On June 20, a special new exhibit opened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to commemorate the UN’s …

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Why We Care Youth: Engaging Young Leaders on Reproductive Health

By Shiza Farid on June 30, 2015

Access to reproductive health care and contraception shapes our lives. Think about it. Maybe having access to contraception meant you …

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