Copenhagen, Denmark: The fourth Women Deliver Conference, May 19th, 2016, came to a close today with a focus on solutions to make sure girls and women are at the center of efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) globally and at the country level. During the closing ceremony, U.S. Presidential Candidate and former Secretary of...
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Women Deliver 2016: Putting Girls & Women at Forefront of Development
Copenhagen, Denmark: On May 16, 2016, heads of state and global leaders joined more than 5,000 advocates, experts and young people from 168 countries for the fourth Women Deliver Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. It will be the largest gathering on the health, rights and wellbeing of girls and women in over a decade. We all...
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Women Deliver 2016: Global Leaders Urge More Investment in Girls, Women
Copenhagen, Denmark: On the second day of the Women Deliver 2016 Conference, global leaders emphasized that investing in solutions that advance the health, rights and wellbeing of girls and women will drive economic growth and development and ignite change across communities. Plenary sessions and partner announcements showcased how when girls and women are given equal opportunities...