• #BREAKTHESILENCE x #MenEndFGM – The importance of including men and boys in the movement to end FGM worldwide

    Men and boys often hold positions of power and influence in the communities where FGM is practiced. They can use their influence to advocate against the practice and to educate others about the harm it causes. Men and boys can also play a vital role in challenging harmful stereotypes and attitudes that contribute to the perpetuation of FGM.

    Read post 02.06.2023 by Patricia Mars

  • Reflections from ICPD25 – Finale

    I came to There Is No Limit Foundation because of my love for my friends and because of my desire to contribute to something greater than myself.  The Foundation’s work is so meaningful to me as it is about the whole person: economic independence, education and health.  As many of us know, it is difficult to have any of these without all. Two quotes that stuck with me at the conference that highlight the role of power in the human rights discussion that doesn’t seem to be explicitly stated as much as I heard it at this conference.  Dr. Natalia Kanem, Executive Director of UNFPA: “It’s not about empowerment; it’s about power.”  And Dr. Gita Sen, General Coordinator, DAWN: “Speak truth to power and transform power.”

    Read post 10.17.2022 by Molly McGrath

  • Reflections from ICPD25 – Part 2

    Violence robs people of their human right to self determination and well-being, leaving physical, mental, and emotional scars, damage to short term and long term health, making the path to well being that much longer and more difficult.  Lack of choice in family planning exacerbates and perpetuates other development challenges. Lack of access to resources beyond those needed for basic survival, like health and education, contributes to and maintains the vicious cycle of poverty.

    Read post 10.10.2022 by Molly McGrath

  • Molly McGrath and Aya Chebbi at ICPD in Nairobi, Kenya

    Reflections from ICPD25

    In November 2019, I traveled to Nairobi, Kenya for the United Nations International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). Since then, I have had this reflective piece in draft. When I came back to the United States, life got busy with the holidays, planning my wedding that was supposed to take place in May 2020, and then the world hit a standstill in March due to COVID19 lockdowns.

    Read post 10.03.2022 by Molly McGrath

  • TRANSCRIPT: African Young Women Beijing +25 Manifesto Launch

    Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the kickoff of the #16DaysOfActivism. We partnered with the African Union Youth Envoy for a High Level Intergenerational Dialogue where we presented the Africa Young Women Beijing+25 Manifesto and handed it over to the leadership at the African Union, UN Women, Action Coalitions leaders and Generation Equality Forum.

    Read post 11.25.2020 by Patricia Mars

  • UNGA75 Kickoff with the President of the United Nations General Assembly

    This year's session of the United Nations General Assembly is like no other as the world is under lockdown due to COVID19. For the first time in history, one of the world's most important meeting was be virtual as the world could not travel to New York City.

    Read post 09.30.2020 by Patricia Mars

  • BREAK THE SILENCE AWARDS

    Last night, during the High Level week of United Nations General Assembly, we came together to celebrate people who are breaking their silence to end gender based violence.

    Read post 09.26.2019 by Patricia Mars

  • SHAKE THINGS UP – A FORUM FOR YOUTH BY YOUTH

    “Shake Things Up – A Forum by Youth for Youth” is a youth dialogue to discuss global issues and develop action plans for which they are the drivers. The event was hosted by There Is No Limit Foundation with support from the Office of the African Union Youth Envoy

    Read post 09.24.2019 by Patricia Mars

  • “Shake Things Up – A Forum by Youth for Youth” – UNGA Side Event

    “Shake Things Up - A Forum by Youth for Youth” is a youth dialogue to discuss global issues and develop action plans for which they are the drivers. The event is hosted by There Is No Limit Foundation with support from the Office of the African Union Youth Envoy (OYE).

    Read post 09.18.2019 by Patricia Mars

  • “Eradicate FGM” UNGA Side Event

    It is with pleasure that we invite you to join us for a special panel titled, "Eradicate FGM," hosted by There Is No Limit Foundation, MALA (Muslim American Leadership Alliance) and Kota Alliance on the margins of the 74th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA74).

    Read post 09.10.2019 by Patricia Mars