Millions of girls in countries around the world do not have a birth certificate, which can prevent them from going to school, seeing a doctor, and getting a job. In fact, nearly 230 million children under age 5 have never been registered. Numbers count; so should girls. The Girls Count Act, introduced in the U.S. Senate in July and in the U.S. House of Representatives last October, supports programs in developing countries that improve birth registration. It also promotes policies that prevent … [Read more...]