Ashley Judd to girls worldwide: we go from hurting to healing to helping
As the United Nations Member States prepare to adopt the next development agenda, ICRW hosted an event moderated by actor and activists Ashley Judd examining how adolescent girls fared in the 2030 Agenda. Judd spoke to PRI’s World about this event and the need to ensure girls are central to policy planning.
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