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WORLD REFUGEE DAY: VOICES OF DISPLACED WOMEN AND GIRLS MUST BE HEARD IN ADDRESSING THE VENEZUELAN CRISIS
Desiree Buitenbos | Jun 20, 2021Amid the ongoing global pandemic, the forced migration of Venezuelan refugees and migrants continues to result in unprecedented needs across the Latin America and Caribbean region. Read more »
4 first period stories from around the world
Desiree Buitenbos | May 19, 2021What do many girls around the world have in common? Periods. Read these four stories to see how girls have experienced their first periods from Uganda to Cambodia. Read more »
How this brave 15-year-old convinced her mom to stop practicing FGM
Desiree Buitenbos | Apr 26, 2021At 15, Marie refused to undergo FGM even though her mom was the local practioner. Meet this brave girl and see how she convinced her mom to change. Read more »
Meet Ayalnesh, a former child bride turned survivor, leader and defender of girls’ rights
Desiree Buitenbos | Apr 6, 2021At age 12, Ayalnesh became a child bride against her will. Now, she's sharing her personal story and stopping child marriages in her community. Read more »
How can a pandemic cause a rise in violence against women and girls?
Desiree Buitenbos | Mar 17, 2021Can a pandemic cause a rise in violence against women and girls? Get the answer and learn how gender-based violence impacts women and girls globally. Read more »
Breaking the glass ceiling: empowering girls to become tomorrow’s leaders
Desiree Buitenbos | Mar 3, 2021Empowering girls to become the leaders of tomorrow is at the heart of our Girls Belong Here program. Learn more and meet the inspiring participants. Read more »
What you need to know about the impact of gender inequality on health
Desiree Buitenbos | Feb 8, 2021The impact of gender inequality on health can result in devastating and deadly consequences – especially for women and adolescent girls. See why. Read more »
How inspiring young leaders pay it forward to help others
Desiree Buitenbos | Jan 14, 2021Pay it forward is the concept of passing on kindness, and no one knows this better than Aiza and Raiha. Meet these 2 inspiring youth heroes. Read more »
How digital classrooms are helping Syrian refugee children learn
Desiree Buitenbos | Jan 11, 2021Syrian refugee children are accessing education during the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to innovative digital solutions made possible by Canadian support. Read more »
Giving Tuesday: 4 things you need to know
Desiree Buitenbos | Nov 24, 2020Giving Tuesday marks the beginning of the holiday giving season. Find out more about this impactful day and learn how to support giving back to others. Read more »
7 gifts for minimalists that help make the world a better place
Desiree Buitenbos | Nov 19, 2020Find gifts for minimalists who are hard to shop for. These gifts can help make the world a better place by addressing climate change and tackling poverty. Read more »
Meet the mechanics working to overcome gender inequality in Guinea
Desiree Buitenbos | Nov 12, 2020Meet Teninkè and N'Mahawa. These inspiring women are working to overcome gender inequality in Guinea by defying traditional gender norms. Read more »
