Advocacy & Policy Engagement

Evidence-based Advocacy

Sound public policies are rooted in evidence.

ICRW uses findings from our research and program experience to inform policy initiatives at the local, national and international levels. Through our evidence-based advocacy, we identify what needs to be done and how to achieve measurable results. We educate policymakers through our strategic communications and advocacy initiatives to multiply the impact of our work to benefit women, men, their families, communities and nations.

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The United States is the largest bilateral donor of official development assistance in the world, providing billions of dollars every year for humanitarian and long-term development support. Right now, thanks to this assistance, millions of people affected by drought and famine in the Horn of Africa are receiving food, water and other vital emergency supplies. Haitians are rebuilding their roads, businesses and spirit after the earthquake of 2010.

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Recent years have brought remarkable progress in the way the U.S. government alleviates poverty, eradicates disease and drives sustainable economic growth around the world. President George W. Bush’s Millennium Challenge Corporation and President Barack Obama’s Presidential Study Directive on Global Development have improved the effectiveness and efficiency of U.S.

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Today, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton released the State Department’s Annual Human Rights Report and for the second consecutive year, child marriage is recognized for what it is – a gross human rights violation. This detailed analysis describes the extent to which child marriage is a problem and what actions are being taken to prevent it in 20 countries with the highest prevalence rates.

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United States senators this month reintroduced legislation aimed at curbing child marriage worldwide, a move that comes two months after the same bill was blocked in the House of Representatives...
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