WUNRN
THE GIRL EFFECT - WHAT DO BOYS HAVE
TO DO WITH IT?
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Publication:
The unique potential of adolescent
girls to contribute to reducing and ending poverty both for themselves and
their communities, often referred to as the "Girl Effect," has been
increasingly recognized over the last decade. Donors, researchers and
programmers have markedly increased investment in, and recognition of, the
importance of adolescent girls' health, well-being and participation in their
communities in an attempt to rectify historical imbalances that have privileged
men and boys over women and girls. While girls and women around the world are
demonstrating the value of these investments, it is also clear that overcoming
gender inequality and its consequences is not their responsibility alone.
Indeed, all global citizens - women, men, girls and boys - share responsibility
for, and stand to benefit from, creating a more equitable world......
