The Coalition for Adolescent Girls
About the Coalition for Adolescent Girls
The Coalition for Adolescent Girls (CAG) is a member-led and driven organization dedicated to supporting, investing in, and improving the lives of adolescent girls. We drive new and improve existing programming, policies, and investments that promote the opportunities and rights of adolescent girls. CAG members envision, and strive toward, a world where adolescent girls are fully able to realize their rights, navigate challenges, and access opportunities during the transition from childhood to adulthood and beyond.
Learn MoreIn the Spotlight: The Sacred Valley Project
Learn how a small non-profit organization provides Educational Opportunities to adolescent Girls from remote communities in Peru
The Sacred Valley Project is a non-profit organization based in Ollantaytambo, Peru dedicated to improving access to education for young women from low-income families in remote, mountain communities of the Sacred Valley. Their mission is to provide safe and nurturing accommodation and educational opportunities to adolescent girls so that they may continue their secondary education and become knowledgeable and empowered women. (Photo by Kate Lord)
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New article from @TIMEIdeas asks why it's so difficult to talk to about campus rape in the U.S. - http://t.co/UfSF0fMKg6 #stopviolence
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Job Posting: Kids in Need of Defense is hiring a Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Director. http://t.co/U0cFFyyCAR @supportKIND
Upcoming Events
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve partial or total removal of the external female genitalia, or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons, and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. The practice also violates a person’s rights to health, security and […]
Find out more »International Women’s Day
“Countries with more gender equality have better economic growth. Companies with more women leaders perform better. Peace agreements that include women are more durable. Parliaments with more women enact more legislation on key social issues such as health, education, anti-discrimination and child support. The evidence is clear: equality for women means progress for all.” – […]
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