Dear Friends,

I am delighted to announce that UNICEF and New School University's Graduate Program in International Affairs (GPIA) will co-sponsor the 5th International Conference, entitled " Adolescent Girls-Cornerstone of Society: Building Evidence and Policies for Inclusive Societies", from April 26-29 at the New School.

Our 5th International Conference emphasizes the issues and policies affecting adolescent girls around the world. The conference is designed to showcase lessons learned and opportunities for addressing knowledge gaps. It will provide a platform for mobilizing partnerships, with an emphasis on addressing advocacy efforts on topics such as human rights and gender.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: Adolescent Girls - Cornerstone of Society: Building Evidence and Policies for Inclusive Societies WHAT: The aim of the conference is to inform thinking and practices around key issues and trends related to adolescent girls. Recent years have seen a growing interest in the topic of adolescent girls as a strategic group in addressing poverty alleviation and gender equality. While the experiences gained through years of programmes in promoting protective environments in schools, working to eliminate harmful traditional practices, and addressing sexual abuse has provided a growing evidence base, there has not yet been sufficient empirical evidence or knowledge generated to drive effective and innovative policies. The 5th International Conference organized by the Graduate Program in International Affairs at the New School and UNICEF will review current global trends and ideas regarding adolescent girls, explore ways to fill the knowledge gaps and showcase lessons learned and good practices for effective and strategic policy making. read more		Haiti's Children to Face Ongoing Challenges Perhaps children are the most vulnerable victims of the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010. It is estimated that two million children are affected by the disaster, many of whom were orphaned and badly injured. Surviving children who could not find their parents and or other adults were found sleeping amongst the dead bodies. read more

Plan International: Because I am a Girl read more		NGO Spotlight: Mentoring Latinas Mentoring Latinas, a program developed in the fall of 2003 at the Fordham Graduate School of Social Service by Ellen S. Silber Ph.D., aims to address the increasing school dropout rates among adolescent Latinas. Twenty mentors from Fordham University and more than 40 mentees in middle and high school make up the current program. Dr. Silber is very proud of how far the program has come in such a short time and yet recognizes the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. She continues to do research on the population and to focus on raising funds for the program. To date, Mentoring Latinas has raised more than $350,000 from various sources including the Walmart Foundation and AT&T. read more

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Editorial

Dear Friends,

CONFERENCE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION: Adolescent Girls - Cornerstone of Society: Building Evidence and Policies for Inclusive Societies

Haiti's Children to Face Ongoing Challenges

Plan International: Because I am a Girl

NGO Spotlight: Mentoring Latinas