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Changing Norms, Ending Child Marriage

March 14, 2013 BY Faith Phiri

For many adolescent girls and young brides, child marriage is perceived as a death sentence, given the scarring effects for the health, education, and life of girls.
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Rise Up with Girl Up

March 11, 2013 BY Kathy Calvin

Girl Rising 9 girls from 9 countries, whose stories are written by 9 women writers from the girls' respective countries and narrated by 9 actresses including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Salma Hayek.
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The Power of Women

March 11, 2013 BY Bobbie Thomas

No one deserves to be forced into marriage, let alone a little girl. This denies her of her childhood, limits her opportunities, and jeopardizes her health and safety.
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Celebrate Women Around the World

March 8, 2013 BY Kathy Calvin

As we celebrate International Women’s Day and the important contributions of women and girls everywhere, let’s also take time to act.
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In memory of our most awesome supporter

March 4, 2013 BY Guest Blogger

Laurence believed that it was our responsibility to help those who have limited means of improving their situations on their own. He hosted fundraisers for charities like Nothing But Nets and the United Nations Foundation, throughout the Dexter-Ann Arbor community.
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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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