30th Anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child
Thank you for joining Equity for Children to recognize the 30th anniversary of the landmark adoption of the Convention of …
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Local action to end poverty
On October 14, economists Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee of MIT, along with Michael Kremer of Harvard gained recognition for …
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International Day on the Eradication of Poverty
On October 17th, activists, organizations, and 150 children joined to commemorate the 27th International Day for the Eradication of Poverty …
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International Day of The Girl
Thank you for joining our staff at Equity for Children to honor the International Day of the Girl. October 11th …
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International Day of Peace
Equity for Children thanks you for recognizing and taking action on September 21, International Day of Peace. Since 1981, the …
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NYC Climate Strike : The role of children in promoting policy action
Strike for Climate – NYC Today was a beautiful day. It was poignant to see 250,000+ New Yorkers of …
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Tribute to Richard Abrons
In loving memory of our dear friend and supporter of Equity for Children, Richard Abrons.
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My internship at Equity for Children
Poverty is not only what you lack in your pocket or bank account, but it also involves what you lack socially. Health benefits, nutrition, education, whether you have a roof over your head, or live in a crime driven neighborhood creates the definition of poverty. The lack of these aspects affects the wellbeing of a child.
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Poverty and Children: Policies to Break the Vicious Cycle
The cycle of poverty remains a prevalent impediment to child well-being on a global scale. Poverty is often transmitted across generations because barriers to accessing opportunities, services, and education tend to impact not only individual children, but also the families and communities that surround them.
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