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.

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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.

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Champions for Change Awards Gala

Join ICRW on May 23 for its Champions for Change Awards Gala in Washington, D.C., where we will honor Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, ExxonMobil Foundation, Thunderbird Emerging Markets Lab and Solar Sister for their innovative efforts on behalf of women and girls worldwide. Special guests include actor Ashley Judd. U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer will give the keynote address.

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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. 

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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.

IS THERE EVER A GOOD REASON FOR CHILD MARRIAGE?

Apni Beti

Along with other members of the Girls Not Brides advocacy group, ICRW's Ann Warner argues in an opinion piece for Slate that child marriage is never a good option for girls.

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Namibian Community Unites to Curb Alcohol Use and HIV Risk
Tue, 05/08/2012
Tue, 05/08/2012

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.

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Network Launches Innovative Working Paper Series on Fertility Declines
Tue, 05/01/2012
Tue, 05/01/2012

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.

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Commentary: How to Build a Better National HIV Plan
Wed, 04/25/2012
Wed, 04/25/2012

To achieve lasting and continuous decreases in HIV infections, national leaders need to design policies and strategies that create an environment in which HIV prevention programs that reduce gender inequities can thrive and expand. A commentary from ICRW Director of Global Health Katherine Fritz.

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A Poignant Reminder
Wed, 04/25/2012

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. 

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ICRW Announces Stella Mukasa as Director of Gender, Violence and Rights
Mon, 04/16/2012
Mon, 04/16/2012

ICRW is pleased to announce that Stella Mukasa joins the organization as director of gender, violence and rights. Mukasa is a lawyer with 20 years of experience in gender and human rights, and her career has spanned government, international development and academia. In this Q&A, she discusses what shaped her passion for women’s rights and how she plans to lead ICRW’s work in the future.

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Awards Gala


Join ICRW on May 23 for its Champions for Change Awards Gala in Washington, D.C.

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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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