Day of the Girl Launch Assembly Presentation

Week  Long  Celebration  of  the  International  Day  of  the  Girl    

Oct  7  –  11th,  2013  

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      

Invest  in  a  girl  video    

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!  

Girl  Rising  Trailer  

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  

Educa8on  is  a  precious  resource…