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Women Call for Obama to Act

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Linda Tarr-Whelan and Jacki Zehner
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Bloomberg
08/26/2010

Bloomberg: We need a national conversation led by the White House to explore how women decision-makers can help achieve better economic performance and a more prosperous future for all.

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Online Activism

Women's Funding Network envisions a world where all women and girls can realize their full potential without the obstacles of gender inequality. Our online actions area mobilizes you to act in support of women worldwide.

Help us build a better world for women by taking part in our latest actions: U.S. | Global

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Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Girls in the U.S.

Spotlighting and Preventing a National Tragedy

The Issue

The commercial sexual exploitation of children in the United States is an epidemic that has garnered little attention. It is estimated that up to 200,000 children are trafficked within the United States, the majority whom are girls who are trafficked for commercial sexual exploitation. Some additional facts:

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Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Girls in the U.S.

Spotlighting and Preventing a National Tragedy

The Initiative

Women’s funds have always been on the cutting-edge of social innovation, often times the first to create, support and promote the latest solutions to major social problems. The Atlanta Women’s Foundation, Minnesota Foundation for Women and New York Women’s Foundation, for example, are key partners and conveners of coalitions advancing public policy change and a system of care for sexually exploited girls in their communities.

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Several States Want Ban On Craigslist Sex Ads

By: 
Danielle Knox
Source: 
CBS Atlanta
06/21/2010

CBS Atlanta: A pilot study, believed to be the first of it's kind in the U.S., has shocking results about the exploitation of children on the Internet.

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Women’s Funding Network Releases Georgia Demand Study to Craigslist

Groundbreaking study showing evidence of the scope of demand for commercially exploited adolescent girls released to Craigslist.

STATEMENT BY: Chris Grumm, CEO and President, Women’s Funding Network

SAN FRANCISCO (June 17, 2010) – As part of an ongoing response to critics who allege Craigslist plays a role in the commercial sexual exploitation of children, CEO Jim Buckmaster in his April 29, 2010, blog post expressed his commitment to “continue to work with our partners in law enforcement and advocacy groups, and reach out to potential new ones, as we strive to do the best job we can in combating human trafficking…” He reiterated this commitment again in his May 11, 2010, blog entry.

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June 17, 2010 - 11:am
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Foundation for the Advancement of Midwifery

The Foundation for the Advancement of Midwifery (FAM) is dedicated to increasing access to midwifery in North America through education, research and public policy.

Consistent independent research shows that expanding the midwives model of care in North America improves maternal and infant health outcomes, reduces unnecessary and costly medical interventions, and increases patient satisfaction.

FAM receives its support from foundations, midwives, and those individuals who embrace the midwives model of care.

 

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