Showing posts with label International Day of the Girl. Show all posts
Showing posts with label International Day of the Girl. Show all posts

Sunday, October 11, 2020

{International Day of the Girl}






Nearly 130 million girls were out of school before the pandemic — and an additional 20 million girls may have their education cut short because of it.

Since April, Malala Fund has been working with our Education Champions to ensure girls continue learning during the COVID-19 crisis. And we are investing an additional $3 million in grants to education organisations who are working to make education systems safer and stronger in the countries where we work.

As the world works to rebuild, our goal should not be a return to the way things were but instead a renewed commitment to the way the world should be, a place where every girl can learn and lead.


Friday, October 11, 2019

{Day of the Girl}

October 11 is the International Day of the Girl. In a tribute, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, posted a special message, including photos of her teenage self, on the Sussex  Royal Instagram page. The Duchess has long been an articulate advocate for girls and women, including speaking at the United Nations on their behalf.

Enjoy this story by Katie Nicholl for Vanity Fair.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in South Africa 2019

Thursday, October 11, 2018

{International Day of the Girl}


The United Nations declared October 11 the 
International 'Day of the Girl'...
...so The New York Times "gave young women photographers across oceans and cultures an assignment: show us what 18 looks like in your community." They shared 21 responses "in their own words." Click on the link and enjoy....xoxo 

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

{It's Your Day!)

Celebrating the United Nations' "International Day of the Girl"....every day!!


Enjoy these inspiring words and lovely artwork in "Girls Speak Out on Inequality" from the United Nations Population Fund website.
Hear these amazing voices of girls speaking out about "Girl Power" ... thank you, United Nations!

And I love the message of the Right to Play website. One of the girls featured is Khansa ... her love of playing soccer gave her the courage to say 'no' to any early marriage and to convince her parents to let her stay in school!

Go hug a little girl today!! xoxo