POVERTY
 
70% of the world’s poorest are women.

Provide micro-enterprise training and small loans


EDUCATION FOR GIRLS

90 million girls are excluded from school annually because of their gender.

Offer scholarships and tutoring to help girls stay in school


HIV/AIDS

Young women are 1.6 times more likely to be living with HIV than young men.
60% of HIV sufferers aged 15-24 are women.

Establish educational programs for AIDS prevention and assistance
for AIDS widows and orphans


HUMAN TRAFFICKING

80% of refugees and trafficking victims are female. 

Create awareness of the plight of young girls and rehabilitate and train
those who are rescued


FEMALE CIRCUMCISION

At least 2 million girls are at risk each year for this procedure.

Train on the effects and consequences for young girls


FORCED EARLY MARRIAGE

100 million girls are expected to enter forced marriages in the next decade.

Promote advocacy and assistance for girls to continue their education
and wait for marriage



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