MDG Monday: Millennium Development Goals 2 and 3

By Guest Blogger on July 21, 2014

By Raki Wane, UN Foundation Intern This week, we’re continuing our “MDG Mondays” series on the blog. The Millennium Development …

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Remembering Nelson Mandela

By Darley Tom on July 18, 2014

Today we join the world in honoring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, whose courage changed the world. Madiba …

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New UNESCO Report Examines Freedom of Expression

By Melinda Kimble on July 17, 2014

A new UNESCO report, “World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development,” examines press freedom throughout the world. The …

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Making Sure Girls Aren’t Invisible

By Julie Willig on July 15, 2014

Big news: Last week, the Girls Count Act of 2014 was introduced in the U.S. Senate – and we have …

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MDGs Monday: Millennium Development Goal 1

By Jenni Lee on July 14, 2014

Every Monday over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – eight goals established in …

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It Starts with Her Rights

By Katherine Brandon on July 11, 2014

Adolescent girls have the power to transform their families, communities, and our world. But in order to do so, they …

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Putting Words into Action on LGBT Rights

By Chris Whatley on July 10, 2014

“Human rights are for everyone, no matter who you are or whom you love,” wrote United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon …

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Energy Entrepreneurs Building a Brighter Future

By Kathy Calvin on July 7, 2014

Right now, the world faces two defining challenges: climate change and extreme poverty. Roughly 1.2 billion people don’t have access …

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5 Facts that Will Give You Hope in a Better World

By Susan Myers on July 7, 2014

Big news came out today: The annual report on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – eight goals established in 2000 …

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Big News in Support of the Millennium Development Goals

By Emily Ross on July 1, 2014

We are in the middle of two important weeks for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – eight goals set in …

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