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The International Day of the Girl Child 2013 Innovating for Girls Education

The International Day of the Girl Child 2013 Innovating for Girls Education. ‘They thought that the bullets would silence us, but they failed. And then out of the silence came thousands of voices.’ Malala Yousafzai speaking up for girls education. Every child has the right to go to school.

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The International Day of the Girl Child 2013 Innovating for Girls Education

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  1. The International Day of the Girl Child 2013 Innovating for Girls Education

  2. ‘They thought that the bullets would silence us, but they failed. And then out of the silence came thousands of voices.’ MalalaYousafzai speaking up for girls education Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

  3. Every child has the right to go to school. 31 Million girls are currently out of school. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

  4. Education cannot be taken for granted. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

  5. c Girls who remain in secondary school are less likely to marry young Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

  6. Only 36% of students enrolled in primary school in Somalia are girls. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

  7. It is estimated that 75% of Syrian refugees living in Jordan are not attending school. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

  8. Education takes many forms. One of those is to reflect on, and makes sense of, trauma and change. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

  9. Girls have the power to bring about change for a better world. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

  10. Education has the power to change lives. Nazia – rescued from child labour, now a blossoming student. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

  11. Returning to school is an important step in the post conflict healing process. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

  12. Education is essential for social, economic and political progress. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

  13. People need to know and care about children’s rights and issues concerning children. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

  14. Raising the profile of children’s rights empowers girls to make positive lifestyle changes. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

  15. Education empowers girls to become successful young women. Jacqui Southey UNICEF NZ

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