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Human Rights Day 2021: What does it take to achieve the SDGs?

On Human Rights Day, let’s commit to accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by ending violence against children and adolescents. We must protect their right to live free from violence.

  • 7th December 2021
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Five facts inspiring hope on International Day of the Girl

Every October 11, we celebrate International Day of the Girl to recognize the achievements, opportunities and challenges impacting girls and young women everywhere.

  • 8th October 2021
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Five things to know from the Generation Equality Forum

The Generation Equality Forum, convened by UN Women was co-hosted by the governments of France and Mexico in close partnership with civil society and youth activists, launched a collective call to accelerate action for gender equality.

  • 30th June 2021
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Daniela Ligiero is the Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, Together for Girls
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“I am a survivor.”

Sexual violence against children affects children everywhere at a staggering rate — one in four girls experience physically forced or coerced sexual intercourse.

  • 4th September 2020
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Friends don’t remain silent. Here's what to say if a survivor of sexual violence comes to you.

Friends can play a powerful role in helping survivors access and receive critical care to help them seek justice and start their journey to heal.

  • 31st July 2020
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Key considerations for engaging men and boys as a prevention strategy

Attitudes and behaviors that can exacerbate the risk for or facilitate acts of sexual violence against adolescents and children are grounded in broad social norms.

  • 12th April 2019
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Get involved: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Six ways to celebrate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

  • 8th December 2017
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Melissa Kirby, Phumzile Mlambo-Nguka, Kathy Calvin and Girl Up Teen Advisers
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Together for Girls hosts high-level event for International Day of the Girl

To commemorate International Day of the Girl, Together for Girls co-hosted a high-level event at the Embassy of Canada, “Data to Action: Breaking the Cycle of Violence Against Girls”.

  • 12th November 2017
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A father’s role: Changing the conversation around gender equality

Together for Girls had the opportunity to interview Gary Barker, the President and CEO of Promundo and longtime champion of engaging men and boys in gender equality and violence prevention.

  • 13th June 2017
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The power and influence of girls: The World in Your Hands Art Contest

For the second annual World in Your Hands Art Contest, Together for Girls and the Coalition for Adolescent Girls asked female artists ages 12-24 about their influences, how they themselves strive to influence others, and how they use their voice and influence to make the world a better place.

  • 13th March 2017
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5 things you can do to end sexual exploitation of women and girls in the media

While the sexual exploitation of women and girls is rampant, there are many ways that you can help combat the media objectification of girls. Here are ways in which you can help stop sexual exploitation of girls.

  • 14th March 2016
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“Perfection of a teenage girl” By Alexandra, United States
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Barriers and solutions to gender inequality: art contest winners

Girls from all over the world used their artistic talents to illustrate barriers and solutions to gender inequities that stop them from reaching their full potential.

  • 2nd March 2016