day of the girl launch assembly presentation
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UN Days of Interna/onal Days of Recogni/on…
� But what are these International Days of Recognition anyways??
� Earth Day in April � Water Day in March
WHY?
� Days are held to raise awareness and draw attention to a particular issue
� Be a starting point for action � And to inspire increased
awareness and action amongst groups (Schools) and individuals (kids like you!)
Why do we need an Int’l Day of the Girl? � Did you know?
� All around the world girls face double discrimination because of their age and their gender
Why do we need an Int’l Day of the Girl? � So what??
Being a girl matters
� Millions of girls in developing countries face obstacles and stereotypes ….just because they are girls
Why do we need an Int’l Day of the Girl? � So what??
� Being a girl matters
This means they face challenges/barriers with things like…
� Education � Healthcare � Enough to eat � Freedom to make their own choices about marriage and children
� Opportunities to participate in their communities as leaders and decision makers
Did you know… Around the world… � 1 in 3 girls around the world are denied an education
� 75 million girls are not in school
� Every year, 10 million girls are forced or talked into marriage
� 1 in 7 girls in the developing world will be married before they are 15, some as young as 5
But the possibility of change is real…
Shocking statistics…But change is possible!!! � Girls have amazing potential to create change and influence the lives of those around them (like their sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, and cousins)
But the possibility of change is real…
Shocking statistics…But change is possible!!! � When girls are healthy, educated and know their rights ….they can work hand in hand with women, boys and men to change the world!
But the possibility of change is real… Did you know…..A girl who makes it through both high quality elementary and secondary education is… � More likely to be literate, health
and survive into adulthood
� More likely to reinvest her income back into her family, community and country
� Likely to experience less violence or marry and have children at a very young age
� More likely to understand and know her rights and be a force for change
Interna/onal Day of the Girl: Oct 11th
� This week is a call for everyone to realize how important education is when it comes to unleashing the power and potential of girls
� Let’s make a difference, show the world that girls are worth it and be an advocate
Week long celebra8on of Day of the Girl
� Monday: Opening Assembly and Classroom Instruction
� Tues: Trivia contest give away of 3 pairs of tickets to acclaimed film “Girl Rising” at Kay Meek on Wed evening
� Wed: Wear PINK Day! � Thurs: TCBY Pink Flavour Fundraiser for Day of the Girl at lunch
� Friday: STUDENT VOTE on where we will send our fundraising dollars!
Being an advocate…being a Global Ci/zen; What does it mean?
� Learning about the issue � Asking good questions � Realizing that your attitude matters
� Knowing your rights matters � Actively listening to what others have to say
� Is prepared and organized � Takes action, one step at a time
� Is assertive, but respectful and polity