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New trends mean new tactics for philanthropy aimed a women and girls.
01.07.2005 -

Given global reality and emerging trends, philanthropy focused on women and girls should be driven by fairness, effectiveness and human rights, a new report says.
'The Case for Better Philanthropy: The Future of Funding for Women and Girls,' released by Women & Philanthropy in Washington, D.C, examines interconnected trends affecting women and girls and philanthropic giving aimed at helping them.
Those trends include increasing globalization, the acceleration of technology, discrimination in health care and the widening wealth gap.
In light of those trends, the report recommends funders use three frameworks when considering gifts that can affect the lives of women and girls."