On Sept. 20, 2011, an announcement to initiate a new global effort to end child marriage was made at the 2011 Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting. This announcement highlighted the serious issue that directly affects 10 million girls in many countries every year. The program will aim at … [Read more...] about Girls Not Brides – A New Global Partnership to End Child Marriage
Grassroot Soccer Announces Unique Program at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting to Provide South African Girls with Life-Saving HIV-Prevention through Sports
At the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting, which was held in New York City, a special session, entitled "Sports as a Tool for Social Good”, was held. On the occasion, Ethan Zohn, co-founder of Grassroot Soccer, announced that they would be expanding the special program entitled "Skillz … [Read more...] about Grassroot Soccer Announces Unique Program at Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting to Provide South African Girls with Life-Saving HIV-Prevention through Sports
World Vision to undertake $200 Million Clinton Global Initiative
World Vision, which is a leader in Global relief and development, has announced its project that would focus on improving sanitation facilities for women, girls and their communities. As safe water is essential for their physical and mental well-being, the present project would aim at providing the … [Read more...] about World Vision to undertake $200 Million Clinton Global Initiative
Research Paper Highlights Women’s Disproportionate Vulnerability to Negative Climate Change Impacts in Developing Countries
Gender Action has recently published a research paper which draws attention to the women’s disproportionate vulnerability to negative climate change impacts in developing countries. The research paper also demonstrates how women and girls in these countries have been largely excluded from climate … [Read more...] about Research Paper Highlights Women’s Disproportionate Vulnerability to Negative Climate Change Impacts in Developing Countries
EDF’s 2nd Manifesto on the Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities in the European Union: A toolkit for activists and policymakers available for download
The European Disability Forum (EDF) is an independent NGO that represents the interests of 80 million Europeans with disabilities. EDF is the only European platform run by persons with disabilities and their families. EDF was created in 1996 by its member organizations to make sure decisions … [Read more...] about EDF’s 2nd Manifesto on the Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities in the European Union: A toolkit for activists and policymakers available for download
Global Fund for Children invites photo and video entries highlighting the issues the adolescent girls face in different communities
The Global Fund for Children (GFC) has announced a photo competition for young budding photographers and filmmakers between the ages of 16 and 24 related to project Rise. The participants can send photo entries and/or one 1-minute video representing the biggest issue that adolescent girls face in … [Read more...] about Global Fund for Children invites photo and video entries highlighting the issues the adolescent girls face in different communities
CEDPA and ITVS announce to work together for Women and Girls Lead initiative
Source: http://www.cedpa.org/ The Center for development of Population Activities (CEDPA) and the Independent Television Service (ITVS) have announced to work together for the cause of Women and Girls Lead initiative, a multi-year public media project. The main objective of this initiative is to … [Read more...] about CEDPA and ITVS announce to work together for Women and Girls Lead initiative
Makarere University Female Scholarship Foundation invites applications for 2011/2012 academic year
The Makerere University Female Scholarship Foundation (FSF) was launched in 2010 with the objective to offer financial support to bright but disadvantaged girls. The foundation was launched as a continuation of the Makerere University Female Scholarship Initiative (FSI), with financial support … [Read more...] about Makarere University Female Scholarship Foundation invites applications for 2011/2012 academic year
Secretary’s Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls: Call for Concept Papers
Objective and Overview The Secretary’s Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls seeks to find and bring to scale the most pioneering approaches to the political, economic and social empowerment of women and girls around the globe. Funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, the award is … [Read more...] about Secretary’s Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls: Call for Concept Papers
Secretary’s Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls: Call for Concept Papers -2
How to Prepare Concept Papers Concept papers are due by June 21, 2010, to (email given in source link below). The concept paper should be a short, informal proposal that should not exceed five (5) double-spaced pages. It should describe a potential solution to challenge(s) facing women and girls, … [Read more...] about Secretary’s Innovation Award for the Empowerment of Women and Girls: Call for Concept Papers -2
