Ending Early Marriage
Posted on January 28, 2009
Amhara’s child marriage rates are among the world’s highest. A pilot program in Ethiopia is working to change that one girl at a time. You can read more about this program here.
-
Tell Us What You'll Lose to Climate Change
-
Thank our UN Peacekeepers
-
Thank Secretary Clinton for championing women's rights
Take Action
Latest Stories of Impact
-
The UN: a Global Champion for Women and Girls
Empowering women and girls around the world is widely recognized as one of the most important and effective means of advancing global health, promoting economic development, protecting the environment, and safeguard universal human rights. Throughout its history, the United Nations has worked to ensure that all the world’s women and girls have the opportunity to live in dignity,free from want and from fear. For International Women's Day on March 8, join us in supporting the UN in its efforts to champion women and girls.
United Nations Foundation
1800 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 887-9040
© 2010 UN Foundation, All Rights Reserved