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How to Support Girls With No Rights, Resources, or Choice: Clay Dunn of VOW for Girls

Oct 7, 2024

Clay Dunn, CEO of VOW for Girls and former No Kid Hungry campaign leader, discusses the alarming issue of child marriage affecting over 12 million girls annually. He highlights how economic constraints and cultural norms contribute to the practice, even in the U.S. Dunn emphasizes the crucial role of local leaders and education in empowering girls to reclaim their futures. The conversation calls for collective action to raise awareness and support initiatives that challenge systemic inequalities and promote girls' rights globally.

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Quick takeaways

Child marriage affects over 12 million girls annually, driven by gender inequality and poverty, even legal in over 30 U.S. states.

Vow for Girls empowers local leaders to support girls through education and community engagement, aiming to change societal norms around child marriage.

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The Prevalence of Child Marriage

Child marriage is a significant global issue, affecting millions of girls every year. More than 12 million girls are forced into marriage annually, equating to one girl every three seconds. While this practice is often associated with developing countries, it is shockingly legal in over 30 states in the U.S., revealing that this issue is not confined to any specific culture or religion. Many parents view marrying off their daughters young as a means of protection or financial security, often without malicious intent, underscoring the deep-seated gender biases that persist worldwide.

Intro

2min

Empowering Girls: A Call to Action for Equality

4min

The Reality of Child Marriage

14min

Empowering Girls Through Choice and Community Support

5min

Empowering Girls Against Child Marriage

14min

Empowering Women Through Generosity

10min

Celebrating International Day of the Girl Through Community Engagement

3min

Exploring the Dimensions of Health and Balance

3min

Clay Dunn, CEO of Vow for Girls, is here to discuss the global issue of child marriage. Clay reveals that over 12 million girls will become child brides this year, with significant concentrations in Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Asia. Child marriage is also legal in over 30 U.S. states. Clay explains that child marriage often stems from gender inequality and poverty, with parents marrying off girls to protect them. Vow for Girls supports local leaders to change community norms and empower girls through education and economic opportunities. Donate at https://drmindypelz.com/vowpod

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Clay Dunn is the Chief Executive Officer of VOW for Girls, the organization that turns moments of celebration – weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and more — into support for the girls around the world without the rights, resources, and choices to decide their own futures.

Clay became VOW’s first CEO (and first full-time employee!) in late 2019. Under his leadership, VOW has seen tremendous growth, mobilizing millions, expanding its community of supporters, and setting a bold strategic plan for the next phase of the organization’s growth.

Before leading VOW, Clay spent a decade helping launch and build the successful No Kid Hungry campaign to end childhood hunger in America. Before moving into more purpose-driven work, he was a marketing and entertainment executive, most recently at National Geographic Channels.

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