Empowering Girls

To review U.S. foreign assistance and its role in empowering girls, both for their individual betterment and for the global good, as part of the U.S. Global Strategy to Empower Adolescent Girls, civil society actors collated Congressional reports from the years 2020, 2021, and 2022 and cross-referenced them with the implementation strategy for the U.S. Global Strategy to Empower Adolescent Girls. The below analyses and recommendations are intended to identify key takeaways and any gaps from these reports.

Analysis Of Congressional Reports On The Implementation Of The Adolescent Girl Strategy 2020-2022

This analysis of reports submitted to Congress in 2020 and 2022 on implementation of the U.S. Global Strategy to Empower Adolescent Girls demonstrates increased activity for girls, especially through diplomacy. But, the strategy's integration across agencies remains unclear, raising concerns about its how the U.S. government is prioritizing girls.

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Policy Brief: Recommendations From Two Years Of Reporting On The U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls

To more effectively invest in adolescent girls as part of the U.S. Global Strategy to Empower Adolescent Girls, we provide recommendations that include updating implementation plans, expanded Congressional reports, consultations with adolescent girls, greater girl engagement in diplomacy efforts, and increased data collection and transparency in reporting.

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Civil Society Commemorates International Day of the Girl with U.S. Government Leaders and Girl Advocates and Launches Analysis of U.S. Efforts to Empower Girls Globally

International Day of the Girl (IDG) Child — observed annually on October 11 —recognizes girls’ rights and the unique challenges they face around the world year-round. This year, UNICEF USA, InterAction and ChildFund hosted a reception on Capitol Hill highlighting the progress that has been made for girls globally and emphasizing what more needs to be done to support girls.

The interactive map below offers a visual overview of the U.S. government's initiatives aimed at empowering adolescent girls abroad in the years 2020, 2021, and 2022. Drawing its content directly from Congressional reports, this map provides a dynamic and informative platform for users to explore and compare, by year, projects and activities undertaken by the U.S. government in this crucial area. From educational programs and healthcare initiatives to economic empowerment projects, the map serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the U.S. government's commitment to advancing the rights and opportunities of adolescent girls on a global scale. This platform is intended to serve as a resource for policymakers, researchers, and the general public to gain insight into the efforts made by the U.S. government in promoting gender equality and girls' empowerment on an international scale.