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Ashley Judd Presents Awards to Hillary Clinton, Others

Actor and humanitarian Ashley Judd on May 23 presented awards for vision, innovation and leadership to ExxonMobil Foundation, Solar Sister, Thunderbird School of Global Management and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during ICRW’s Champions for Change Awards Gala in Washington, D.C.

A Poignant Reminder

A guessing game between ICRW researcher Jeffrey Edmeades and young married girls in Ethiopia’s Amhara region highlights how child marriage has narrowed the girls’ life horizons. Read more about Edmeades latest experience in the field and learn about ICRW’s GlobalGiving challenge that aims to tell the stories of young brides around the world – and show what the global community can do to end the practice of child marriage.

Namibian Community Unites to Curb Alcohol Use and HIV Risk

ICRW is working on a groundbreaking effort in Namibia to develop community-level solutions that reduce people's alcohol consumption and their chances of engaging in risky sexual behavior.

Network Launches Series on Fertility Declines

The Fertility & Empowerment Network releases first three papers in a series that explores how having smaller families has affected women’s lives in developing countries.

WHERE INSIGHT AND ACTION CONNECT

The International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) works to make women in developing countries an integral part of alleviating global poverty. Our research evidence identifies women’s contributions as well as the obstacles that prevent them from being economically strong and able to fully participate in society. ICRW translates these insights into a path of action that honors women’s human rights, ensures gender equality and creates the conditions in which all women can thrive.

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U.S. Senate passes legislation calling for action on child marriage

Fri, 05/25/2012

The United States Senate has passed the International Protecting Girls by Preventing Child Marriage Act (S.414). Girls Not Brides explores why this is important and what impact it could have on the millions of girls affected by child marriage.

Ashley Judd Presents ICRW Awards to Hillary Clinton, Others

Thu, 05/24/2012

A New Model for Social Change

Wed, 05/16/2012

A new ICRW initiative aims to foster deeper collaboration among organizations working in Mumbai’s slum communities. The goal is to promote shared learning and create lasting social change.

Hillary Clinton, Others to be Honored at ICRW Gala

Mon, 05/14/2012

ICRW on May 23 will celebrate organizations investing in innovative technologies that give women in the developing world better access to energy and more opportunity to compete in the global economy. Speakers will include actor and author Ashley Judd, whose humanitarian work around the globe centers on gender equality, poverty alleviation, public health and human rights.

Half the Sky

Mon, 05/14/2012

ICRW is proud to be part of the Half the Sky movement, which seeks to turn oppression into opportunity for women worldwide.

NBC's PRESS Pass

Actor Ashley Judd, who sits on ICRW’s Leadership Council, talks to NBC’s David Gregory about global women’s rights on PRESS Pass.

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Girls' Education, Empowerment, and Transitions to Adulthood

ICRW’s latest publication makes the case for a shared agenda that gives all girls the resources they need for healthier, safer transitions to adulthood.

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NBC's PRESS Pass

Girls' Education, Empowerment, and Transitions to Adulthood

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