Child Marriage Severely Limits Opportunity for Girls. This Powerhouse Trio Is on the Case

Child Marriage Severely Limits Opportunity for Girls. This Powerhouse Trio Is on the Case

Michelle Obama, Melinda French Gates and Amal Clooney joined forces this fall to take on child marriage, a human rights violation that affects an estimated 23 girls a minute. Here’s what each philanthropist is bringing to the table.

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The Dutch Lottery Is a Surprisingly Huge Donor. Here’s How It Stands Against War Profiteering

The Dutch Lottery Is a Surprisingly Huge Donor. Here’s How It Stands Against War Profiteering

The Dutch lottery is, in fact, one of the largest private donors in the world. It also embraces forward-thinking practices like long-term, flexible funding. We take a look at its unique model and a recent human rights commitment.

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To Bolster Global Human Rights, the Clooney Foundation Looks to Monitor Judicial Systems

To Bolster Global Human Rights, the Clooney Foundation Looks to Monitor Judicial Systems

A country’s judicial system can offer protection from authoritarian leadership. But courts can also be used to legitimize the suppression of unwelcome dissent. That’s why George Clooney and his wife Amal are backing a new initiative called TrialWatch.

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Small Casualties of War: Who Cares About Educating Refugee Kids?

Small Casualties of War: Who Cares About Educating Refugee Kids?

Nearly 4 million displaced children worldwide are not in school. George and Amal Clooney are part of a new funding partnership to give hope to Syrian refugee children. Who else is paying attention? 

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