We Must Empower and Support Girls in Crisis
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Adolescents and Youth, Child Marriage, Violence Against Women and Girls
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Devex
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Her Majesty the Queen of the Belgians
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Her Majesty the Queen of the Belgians, an honory members of ICRW’s Leadership Council, penned an OpEd for Devex on how adolescent girls are uniquely vulnerable when crises and conflict hits. Ahead of an ICRW-sponsored International Women’s Day event on the topic, she outlines a path forward for meeting girls’ needs and highlights her commitment to protecting and empowering girls around the world who face enormous challenges every day.
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