Did you know that empowering women and girls to use their voices for change benefits the security of an entire nation and the world?
5 reasons why empowering women leads to peace
Gender Equity
Child marriage in Syria: How conflict is stealing girls’ futures
As war continues, child marriage in Syria is increasing. Some estimates show rates in 2017 were four times higher than they were before the crisis.
There is no word “defeat” in Naima’s dictionary
Naima overcame incredible challenges to become an educated woman, including abuse and child marriage. She worked to support her education and never gave up.
Unstoppable girls: What it takes to end child marriage
World Vision’s child marriage report compiles data from four unique contexts and explores the harms of child marriage and what it will take to end it.
Women in Bangladesh supported by “male engagement sessions”
Women in Bangladesh often go unrecognized for their work, but male engagement sessions teach men how to value their wives and create happier marriage.
Child marriage must end! 3 girls speak out
“I am here to show my determination to work together in ending child marriage and all forms of violence against girls.”
10 things that happen when girls stay in school
When girls stay in school, communities are stronger and poverty loses ground. Here are 10 ways the world gets better when girls stay in school!
Life skills education in Bangladesh equips teens, saves lives
Poverty takes a toll on teens. Life skills education in Bangladesh is helping them imagine a more equitable future — and giving them tools to reach it.
Child marriage: Facts from around the world
Girls and women around the world are advocating against child marriage so they can go to school and pursue their dreams. Learn the facts on early marriage.
Eka said NO to child marriage
At 14, Eka learned that her parents were planning her marriage to a man 20 years older. But she wasn’t ready to get married.