Tag: International Day of the Girl

BMO Marks International Day of the Girl with an Evolution of ‘Jane’s Story’

Stuart Mitchell

As part of its longstanding commitment to empowering the female leaders of tomorrow, BMO has launched an online initiative to eliminate discriminatory language in dictionary definitions for terms such as “gold digger” and “shopaholic. Timed to coincide with the International Day of the Girl on Oct. 11, the social media campaign from FCB Canada is an evolution of “Jane’s Story”—an initiative timed for International Women’s Day in March that illustrated the subtle but pervasive obstacles women face when it comes to establishing financial independence. BMO is urging consumers to take…

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Plan USA Launches Girl Unlocked Movement For International Day Of The Girl On October 11

Stuart Mitchell

Plan International USA (Plan) has announced its annual celebration of girls’ rights on October 11 by encouraging all to join the Girl Unlocked movement. In honor of International Day of the Girl (IDG), Plan is asking individuals, corporations and communities to support girls and young women as they push through doors and unlock their power and potential. Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 and observed every October 11, IDG is an annual day of recognition designed to raise awareness of the need for girls’ rights. This year’s…

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HP Inc. and Girl Rising Mark International Day of the Girl with Partnership to Empower 10 Million Students and Teachers

Stuart Mitchell

On International Day of the Girl, HP Inc. and nonprofit Girl Rising has announced the launch of new curriculum and technology solutions that will equip up to ten million students and teachers. The multi-year partnership extends to communities in the United States, India and Nigeria, and is a critical component in reaching HP’s goal of enabling better learning outcomes for 100 million people by 2025. “We are thrilled to once again partner with HP – a company committed to social impact and at the forefront of innovation in the classroom…

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Plan International USA Girls Taking Over Leadership Positions in Honor of International Day of the Girl

Stuart Mitchell

From film directors and newspaper editors to TV news anchors, thousands of girls across the globe stepped into the shoes of leaders in the fields of media, entertainment, business and politics in honor of International Day of the Girl, October 11, to demand equal representation for girls and young women. More than 1,000 girls’ “takeovers” are being facilitated in 60 countries to mark this day and ask for change in the portrayal of girls and young women in films and entertainment, textbooks, advertising, in video games and all forms of…

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Global Girls’ Bill of Rights Unveiled for International Day of the Girl

Stuart Mitchell

All girls have rights, but not all girls get to experience them. More than 130 million girls are out of school worldwide.1 One girl under the age of 15 gets married every 7 seconds.2 Girls spend 40% more time on housework than boys do.3 These statistics are what the Global Girls’ Bill of Rights – a declaration of the rights all girls are entitled to – is setting out to change. Written by girls, for girls, it was unveiled on October 10, at the United Nations to the UN Women…

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