International Day of the Girl

The Day of the Girl is about highlighting, celebrating, discussing, and advancing girls lives and opportunities across the globe. When girls come together to talk about what really matters to us, we can teach other people–grownups, boys, girls all across the world–a new way of thinking about issues like gender stereotypes, discrimination, and opportunity. October 11 is not just a day but a movement. 10.11.12 is bigger than one issue, one organization, or even one country.

In reserving a day for advocacy and action by and for girls, the UN has signaled its commitment to end gender stereotypes, discrimination, violence, and economic disparities that disproportionately affect girls… including gender violence, early marriage, child labor, and discrimination at work.
see: http://dayofthegirl.org/about/ for more
Read: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/pat-mitchell-/international-day-of-the-girl_b_1951412.html?utm_hp_ref=tw

Watch Girl Effect: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIvmE4_KMNw