Empowering Women and Girls
The UN Foundation’s Women and Population program has helped elevate the cause of adolescent girls on the international development agenda and delivered millions of dollars for girls health and livelihood programs. We have helped strengthen the capacity of UNFPA, the UN Population Fund in such areas as commodities management, resource mobilization and HIV/AIDS prevention. The stories below helped demonstrate our commitment to advancing reproductive health on behalf of economic development and social justice.
STORIES OF IMPACT
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Ending Fistula In This Generation
Area of Involvement: Women & Population
For 12 years, Sarah Omega Kidangasi suffered isolation and abandonment as a result of a debilitating childbirth injury.
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How a $25 sheep can save a girl's life
Area of Involvement: Women & Population
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.
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Women and Faith Leaders Work to End Global Poverty
Area of Involvement: Women & Population
Women and girls make critical choices that can lead their families out of poverty. The international development, women's rights and faith communities are working together to support women and girls.
LATEST NEWS
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UN Foundation Commends President Obama on his Global Health Plan
May 7, 2009
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US targets population growth, urges women's power
April 24, 2009
Associated Press
