News stories by Amy West

  1. Effective International Aid Depends on the Application of Girl-Centered Design

    - Inter Press Service

    WASHINGTON DC, Oct 09 (IPS) - In a year that is rapidly becoming the costliest on record for climate-related disasters, the International Day of the Girl Child appeals to the global community for greater investments for and with adolescent girls.

  2. Successful Climate Solutions Require Investment in the Lives of Adolescent Girls

    - Inter Press Service

    WASHINGTON DC, Oct 05 (IPS) - This year commemorates the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child. While the last decade has seen greater attention on the positive development needs of girls, we must move beyond documenting the barriers that girls face to investing in and prioritizing girl-centered solutions to the critical development challenges of our world.

  3. When Girls Have Access to Technologies, A True Digital Revolution Will Be In Sight

    - Inter Press Service

    NEW YORK, Oct 11 (IPS) - This year’s International Day of the Girl theme, Digital Generation, Our Generation, celebrates the potential of digital technologies while calling for the inclusion of all girls in accessing technology.

    The digital revolution will not be realized if girls without access to digital solutions are left behind.

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