This year, as the world turns to action to make the new global goals for sustainable development a reality, we've seen that girls and women have the power to drive progress for all the goals -- from ending poverty to protecting our planet. When girls and women everywhere are safe, healthy, educated, and empowered, they can transform our communities and our world. And what's one of the most important ways to make sure girls and women have the opportunity to thrive, no matter where they live? … [Read more...]
Action For Her Future, Kathy Calvin
Celebrating Global Issues and UN Priorities at Davos
UN Foundation President & CEO Kathy Calvin at an event in Davos on the importance of empowering girls. Highlighting Global Issues and UN Priorities at Davos Last month, the UN Foundation helped put your voice front and center at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The discussions highlighted issues that UN supporters like you care about: climate change, the empowerment of girls, youth leadership, and more. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and UN Foundation President … [Read more...]
Coming Together in Support of the UN
Kathy Calvin, President and CEO of the United Nations Foundation speaks at the UN Foundation lunch on the Millennium Development Goals. The World Convenes in Support of the UN As people around the world gathered in New York for UN General Assembly week in late September, the UN Foundation helped connect them with ways to support the UN on some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Your voice was an important part of this global conversation. From maintaining momentum toward the … [Read more...]
United Nations Foundation says “Thank You”
A Message of Thanks from the United Nations Foundation Happy New Year! 2013: A YEAR TO BE BOLD Thanks to your support, the United Nations Foundation has been helping the United Nations change lives by improving global health, promoting sustainable energy, empowering women and girls, and advocating for a better world for the past 15 years. New Year's Message from UN Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin Watch this New Year message from UN Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin and tell us how we … [Read more...]
Private Enterprises Guide – Opportunities for Business to Improve Women’s and Children’s Health
Private Enterprise for Public Health Opportunities for Business to Improve Women’s and Children’s Health - A short guide for companies Author(s)/Publisher(s): The Innovation Working Group *IWG) in support of Every Woman Every Child Initiative Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) and The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) Publication date: 2012 Number of pages: 44 Language: English Media Advisory: Launch of Private … [Read more...]