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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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.
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Saying NO to Violence Against Women
Area of Involvement: Women & Population
At least one out of three women globally has been beaten or abused in her lifetime. To end violence against women and girls on a global scale, we worked with UNIFEM to add voices to its global petition.
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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.
LATEST NEWS
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UNAIDS Washington commemorates 20th Anniversary of World AIDS Day
December 1, 2008
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More than 5 Million Join UNIFEM’s Say NO to Violence against Women Campaign
November 25, 2008
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