7 Projects Pointing the Way to Sustainable Development Finance

By John McArthur on July 13, 2015

Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on the World Economic Forum’s “Agenda” blog. The world’s governments are meeting in Addis …

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A Conversation with Photographer and Shot@Life Global Advocate Anne Geddes

By Jenni Lee on July 13, 2015

Anne Geddes is famous for her photographs of children, but around the United Nations Foundation office, she’s known as a …

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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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