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On The 2017 International Day Of The Girl Child, Girls Not Brides Ghana Calls For Greater Efforts To End Child Marriage
As the world marks the 2017 International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October under the theme “empowering girls: before, during and after crisis”, Girls Not Brides Ghana is calling for the government to step up investments to end child marriage in Ghana. Mrs Aba Oppong, the Chairperson of
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CALL FOR FAITH INPUTS to 2019 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR)
CALL FOR FAITH INPUTS to 2019 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) An independent group of scientists (IGS), supported by a task team of six UN-system agencies is receiving inputs to the 2019 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR). The report is mandated by the United Nations’ Member States in the outcome
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Philippines taps into FBOs to reduce deaths of young women
Quezon City, Philippines – July 22, 2017 The Luzon region of Philippines is set to experience lower maternal mortality rates that were previously characteristic among young women blow 24 years of age. This is after religious leaders in the region began promoting family planning within and outside the faith spaces.
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It is a long held misconception that faith communities are opposed to women rights. Every religion promotes empowerment of women be it in health, social circles, education et cetera. Stakeholders therefore need to understand the values that each faith is founded on and find innovative ways to leverage on these strengths. #StateofAfricanWoman #MaputoProtocol #NorthSouthExchange
