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<title>The Faith Effect: Equipping Faith Leaders to Give Girls a Better Future in Ethiopia and Nigeria | By Sarah Flocken, Associate for Women and Girl Programs and Communications</title>
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Every year, millions of girls around the world are subjected to female genital cutting (FGC), and married before they reach the age of 18 (known as “Early Marriage” – or EM). These girls are far more likely to live lives of poverty,]]></description>
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<title>How Faith Communities Can Help Reduce the Risk of HIV - A Special Announcement in Honor of World AIDS Day | By Sarah Flocken, Associate for Women and Girl Programs and Communications </title>
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How  do you educate millions of people whose lives may be at risk from HIV,  when their cultures or religions taboo any open discussion of sex?
This  is one of the biggest challenges in the fight for an HIVAIDS-free  world. Shame, stigma]]></description>
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<title>On Universal Children's Day - Ten Promises to Our Children | By Katie Taylor, Executive Director</title>
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Since the first recognition of Universal Children’s Day in 1954, the international community has made great strides in working protect and nurture children around the world, ensuring them greater opportunity and a brighter future.
 
C]]></description>
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<title>October 17, 2012 - International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: How Can “Eradication of Poverty” Be Achieved? | By Katie Taylor, Executive Director  </title>
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In commemorating the International Day for the Eradication
of Poverty, it is important to reflect on the work we do and work to understand
why it is so necessary. All of us who work in development undoubtedly share the
same goals, ]]></description>
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<title>October 11, 2012 – International Day of the Girl Child | By Jana Spacek, Senior Associate for Women and Girl Programs</title>
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Today marks the first annual International Day of the Girl Child, a day that should hold major significance for all of those working for girls' rights across the world. Fortunately for all of us, the international community has increase]]></description>
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