Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (S.47). This was not only a victory for women, but also girls around the world. The act included language requiring U.S. leaders to develop a strategy to prevent child marriage in developing countries. “For years, I have been working to protect young girls, even pre-teen girls, in poor countries from being forced to marry, forced into sex, and forced into lives […]

This letter is directed to state legislators in Arizona, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Washington. Dear State Elected Official: I’m writing to express my great concern for a pending piece of legislation and my need for your help in defeating it. The state legislature may soon be wasting valuable time taking up a bill that takes on a nonexistent threat. Specifically, this bill concerns itself with Agenda 21, a two decade-old nonbinding

9 girls. 9 countries. 9 stories. 9 dreams. 10×10’s Girl Rising is a new feature film about the strength of the human spirit and the power of girls’ education. It spotlights the stories of extraordinary girls around the world, striving beyond circumstance and overcoming impossible odds to achieve their dreams. The message is simple: educate girls, change the world. From the awe-inspiring trailer starting with Malala’s story  to the vocal performances of renowned actresses like Meryl Streep and Salma

During International Women’s Day, the United Nations focuses on fulfilling promises regarding the maternal health, equality, empowerment, education, and safety of women worldwide. There is perhaps no one better suited to help the UN sharpen this focus than U.S. Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice. A Rhodes Scholar with a doctorate from Oxford University, Rice was a foreign policy wunderkind. Before age 30, she joined President Bill Clinton’s National Security Council in 1993, eventually serving

Being a stylish woman is about more than just fashion and beauty. Sure, as a little girl, I remember with excitement trying on my mom’s hats, dresses, and heels, but I was most awe-struck by her inner beauty. Her true grace came from lifting others up and her ability to instantly melt boundaries with her warmth. From an employee greeting her at the door, to the host of the party, she has always been able

This week, the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will bring together thousands of leaders from around the world who are working to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. Government representatives, women’s rights advocates, and NGO leaders will convene in New York for two weeks from March 4 – 15 to explore policy and program strategies to end violence against women and girls. The focus on violence is desperately needed