We are calling today for a dynamic U.S. initiative led by the Trump administration and Congress to unlock the potential of adolescent girls and young women in 13 low-income partner countries that matter significantly to U.S. national interests.

To us and our fellow members of the Center for Strategic and International Studies Task Force on Women’s and Family Health, now is the time to turn our attention to this burgeoning population. We believe adolescent girls and young women are vulnerable in so many ways. Read the full version here

About the Authors

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley

Mike Quigley was elected to Congress to represent Illinois’ 5th District on April 7, 2009. Formerly, he served as the Cook County Commissioner and began his career as an aide to former 44th Ward Alderman Bernie Hansen. Mike is the co-founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Transparency… Read full bio here.

U.S. Congressman Dan Donovan

Congressman Daniel “Dan” M. Donovan, Jr. represents Staten Island and parts of South Brooklyn in the 11th Congressional District of New York in the U.S. House of Representatives. Dan serves as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Communications. In that role …Read full bio here.