Global Connections

VAWA a Win for Girls Around the World Too

March 1, 2013 BY Heather Faison

Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (S.47). This was not only a victory for women, but also girls around the world.
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Open Letter to State Legislators

February 28, 2013 BY Patrick Madden

I’m writing to express my great concern for a pending piece of legislation and my need for your help in defeating it. The state legislature may soon be wasting valuable time taking up a bill that takes on a nonexistent threat.
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Half The Sky Movement: The Game

February 27, 2013 BY Heather Faison

The Half the Sky Facebook game launching March 4, will help raises awareness and funds to empower women and girls around the world.
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Families Helping Families

February 26, 2013 BY Chris Helfrich

Yesterday I did what I almost always do on Sundays–play with my two young sons, go for a long run, and generally just enjoy being at home with my family. I also spent a considerable amount of time packing for my first trip to Rwanda. I'm headed there today with the Nothing But Nets campaign and our friends at WWE to visit refugee camps with our partners at the UN Refugee Agency.
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David Guetta and Usher fight hunger crisis

February 25, 2013 BY Anastasia Dellaccio

With international superstars David Guetta and Usher, we launched a new video to raise awareness and funds for more than 10 million people affected by the food crisis in the Sahel.
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