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| Source: Because I am a Girl (http://plan-international.org) Having a daughter last year really put some things into perspective for me. Even though I'd been a mom for almost 11 years when I had Miss V - becoming a mom to a little girl was a different experience. There are so many different issues that affect our girls that are often ignored and need to be addressed within our communities and society. 1 in 3 girls around the world is denied an education because of poverty, discrimination and violence.  Today the world celebrates International Day of the Girl to bring worldwide awareness to the issues girls face in different countries that hinder them receiving an education: from poverty to forced marriages. In some countries, girls as young as 8 are forced into marriages and motherhood way before their bodies, minds, and spirits are ready for it. Making it through both primary and secondary education is critical to girls being able to help break the cycle of poverty.  1 in 3 girls in developing world are married before they are 18. These children are twice as likely to be abused by their husbands and are often treated as property - bought, sold and tossed aside. Girls who complete secondary education are 6 TIMES LESS likely to become child brides. Supporting educating these children helps to protect and change their life paths.  I encourage you to support this important initiative and make a difference in other divas lives. By simply connecting with others via social network outlets and spreading the word - you can make a difference. GIRLS + EDUCATION = DIVATUDE PASS IT ALONG! How are you committed to empowering and educating our girls? What does GIRLS + EDUCATION = to you? Feel free to chime in on our Facebook page and see other responses. |
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
International Day of the Girl
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Great post..we are soo fortunate here in America, we are spoiled, even the girls..mine are anyway..I tweeted :)
ReplyDeleteit astounding the differences there are between our culture and the atrocities that are taking place in countries all over the world.
ReplyDeleteIt is horrible to read these statistics, and so very necessary to move us to action. Thank you for the important post. I will share.
ReplyDeleteI tell my little girl her brain is her most important asset, I think empowering girls starts with educating them! thanks for sharing this!
ReplyDeleteheartbreaking! thank you for posting, for helping educate us in the differences and how we can help.
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Wow... gives you something to think about to and to count blessings. Very heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteI taught ESL and my school specialized in refugees, some of the things these kids have seen is disgusting, no child or person should ever have to endure that. I remember how happy they were when they learned something as simple as being able to say Good Morning in English.
ReplyDeleteThat is sad about the statistics concerning child marriage. :( Thanks for posting this!
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Wow! So crazy and so sad!! Thanks for sharing the info!!
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