With International Day of the Girl Child in October, there was so much girl power to celebrate around the world . Here’s a recap of some of the news, events, and inspiration tat caught our attention in October:
Inspiration
Michelle Obama on Why We’re in a ‘Make-or-Break Moment’ For Girls’ Education (Elle) https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a41577092/michelle-obama-get-her-there-campaign-obama-foundation/
It’s a bleak ‘Day of the Girl’ because of the pandemic. But no one’s giving up hope (NPR) https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/10/11/1127313745/its-a-bleak-day-of-the-girl-because-of-the-pandemic-but-no-ones-giving-up-hope
On International Day of the Girl, Saniyya Sidney Is Speaking Up (Teen Vogue) https://www.teenvogue.com/story/saniyya-sidney-international-day-of-the-girl
Let’s celebrate girls and spotlight their important calls for action (End Violence Against Children) https://www.end-violence.org/articles/international-day-girl-child
Nimco Ali: ‘Girls Are Our Best Hope for Peace and Prosperity’ (Gazia) https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/in-the-news/international-day-of-the-girl-quotes-nimco-ali/
International Day of the Girlchild: 5 young female advocates driving energy transition in Nigeria (Nairametrics) https://nairametrics.com/2022/10/11/international-day-of-the-girlchild-5-young-female-advocates-driving-energy-transition-in-nigeria/
From Saving Bees to Fighting Hunger: Meet PEOPLE’s Girls Changing the World in 2022 (People Magazine) https://people.com/human-interest/girls-changing-the-world-2022/
The Issues
International Day of the Girl 2022 “Our time is now—our rights, our future” (UNICEF) https://www.unicef.org/gender-equality/international-day-girl-2022
What Exactly is International Day of The Girl? And Why Should I Care? (girlboss) https://girlboss.com/blogs/read/what-exactly-is-international-day-of-the-girl-and-why-should-i-care
Progress for Girls’ Education Requires Menstrual Health Equity, Period! (Ms. Magazine) https://msmagazine.com/2022/10/10/girls-education-menstrual-health-period-products/
International Day of the Girl Child 2022: IRC celebrates the resilience of girls worldwide in the face of climate change, conflict and humanitarian crises (International Rescue Committee) https://www.rescue.org/uk/press-release/international-day-girl-child-2022-irc-celebrates-resilience-girls-worldwide-face
Mike Mbizvo: The Star interview on International Day of the Girl Child (PMNCH) https://pmnch.who.int/news-and-events/news/item/11-10-2022-mike-mbizvo-the-star-interview-on-international-day-of-the-girl-child
Launches and Toolkits
Ubongo Launches Girl Champion Campaign Toolkit In Celebration Of The Day Of The Girl Child (Africa.com) https://www.africa.com/ubongo-launches-girl-champion-campaign-toolkit-in-celebration-of-the-day-of-the-girl-child/
#GirlsSpeakUp International Day of the Girl 2022 ( World Association of Girl Guides And Girl Scouts) https://www.wagggs.org/en/what-we-do/girlsspeakup-international-day-of-the-girl-2022/
Int’l Day of Girl-child: MAYEIN launches programme to empower Oyo schoolgirls with leadership, policy-making skills (Vanguard) https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/intl-day-of-girl-child-mayein-launches-programme-to-empower-oyo-schoolgirls-with-leadership-policy-making-skills/
