August Newswire - Leadership Circle

An encouraging show of bipartisan unity
UNICEF USA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for showing bipartisan unity in passing H.R. 2615 to support the people of Central America and strengthen U.S. national security by addressing the root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.

Get the details on the passage of H.R. 2615 >>
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Monsoon season wreaks havoc on the world's largest refugee camp
Life is already difficult for children and families living in the refugee camps in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Flooding in the camps means that makeshift homes are destroyed, access to schools and medical centers is limited and important possessions, like stoves, are lost or damaged.

Watch CNN's video >>
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How a simple and inexpensive vitamin can turn things around
Vitamin A has the power to reduce the risk of death in young children by 24%. To be effective, it requires two doses a year. Though a UNICEF report revealed a drop in distribution, this list reveals what we can do to increase opportunities for children to get the double doses they need.

Read more about how we can get back on track >>
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A promising future for menstrual health
Menstrual periods often prevent girls from getting an education in low income countries, but a new study presents a hopeful solution: menstrual cups. Nonprofits addressing women's health have avoided them for fear that they were undesirable, uncomfortable and unsafe. New findings suggest menstrual cups are effective, likeable and able to reduce the amount of water needed to manage a period. This could be the beginning of a shift towards a more affordable and sustainable alternative for women and girls around the world.

Find out more from NPR >>
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Take Action to End Preventable Deaths for Moms and Babies
Where babies are born should not determine how long they live. Speak out in support of the Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2019.

Write your Senators Today! >>
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