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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A Critical Time for U.S. Investment in International Family Planning

By Robyn Russell on July 1, 2014

Over 220 million women and girls around the world want to plan or prevent their next pregnancy, but lack access …

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5 Ways the UN is on the Cutting Edge of Innovation

By Chris Whatley on June 26, 2014

How is a nearly 70-year-old organization keeping up with the times? The United Nations is getting innovative with some thinking …

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Keeping the Momentum Going for Maternal and Child Health

By Anita Sharma on June 26, 2014

Women’s and children’s health and survival rates around the world are steadily improving, but too many women, newborns, and children …

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