I'm sorry to say I missed honoring The International Day of The Girl yesterday. October 11, 2013 was the second annual International Day of the Girl. It was brought to my attention by the following: Afghan Women / Girls writing poems and stories.
From the U.N.'s website,
This year’s theme was focused on “Innovating for Girls’ Education.”
Don't ever think there's no room for the writing of stories and poems. . . Let's carry on
Other resources honoring this special day:
Here
USA Presidential ProclamationFrom the U.N.'s website,
"On December 19, 2011, United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/170 to declare October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child, to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges girls face around the world."
"Girls face discrimination and violence every day across the world. The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights."
Don't ever think there's no room for the writing of stories and poems. . . Let's carry on
Other resources honoring this special day:
Here
Day of the Girl
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