“Empowerment of and investment in girls are key in breaking the cycle of discrimination and violence and in promoting and protecting the full and effective enjoyment of their human rights”
-United Nations Resolution 66/170
From- www.dayofthegirl.org:
“In 2011, as the result of youth advocacy around the world, the United Nations declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child. Its mission is “to help galvanize worldwide enthusiasm for goals to better girls’ lives, providing an opportunity for them to show leadership and reach their full potential.” It’s a day when activist groups come together under the same goal to highlight, discuss, and take action to advance rights and opportunities for girls everywhere.
This day is about celebrating girls, and advocating for gender equality. It is about prompting people to think and talk about issues that affect girls and women everywhere. Events around the country will bring people together to both recognize the role of oppression and take a stand against its influence on their own lives and communities.
October 11 is not just a day; it’s a movement. A worldwide revolution.”
And as an all girls school our BELLES and SMA are part of that revolution….
This year, our yearbook class decided to model the yearbook after a GIRL POWER magazine theme.
What does GIRL POWER mean to you?
As told by the the Yearbook Ladies…
“Utilizing the Girl Power theme for the yearbook is a stand, that we, as female students can take to express the various forms that we are Women of Distinction. Due to the current political climate, it felt like a need to help inspire young women, that we can conquer all. “ -Juliana Baltadano
“In my words, girl power is a feeling of unity, empowerment, and equality. The idea of girl power unifies women to stand together and support one another with everyday struggles. We empower each other to be the best we can be and strive to do better. Girl power promotes equality for all women. No woman is above another.” -Asiah Sanchez
“To me, girl power means being confident as a girl in all actions. Whether it’s school, sports, work, or in personal life, being confident in accomplishing goals as a female and not being ashamed demonstrates the the power of a girl.” -Julia Pullano
“In my perspective, girl power is a strong, keen, and resilient woman. It is a woman filled with exuberance and independence.” -Sierra Rose
“Girl Power to me means being yourself and loving yourself.” -Frida Santiago
“Girl Power means having the same potential as a male, to achieve the change we all seek, in a better society and world. Despite the different backgrounds that women inhabit, our strive for equality in a misogynistic society ultimately helps to unite us as one. Therefore, we are celebrating the unique talents that women possess as individuals, who should be treated equally like everyone else.” -Giselle Melendez
“Girl power is being independent and being able to empower other women.” -Air-ReOnna Stone
“In my opinion, Girl Power is being comfortable in your skin. Being able to be you and be unapologetic about it. Girl Power is defying the odds. Exceeding the standards that society has set for the modern-day woman.” -A’liah Taylor
“To me, Girl Power means when women come together as sisters and stand up for what they all believe in, no matter what obstacles they may face.” -Taylor Whirley
“In my opinion, girl power is exuding love and support to all girls across the world. Girl power is educating everyone, even men, on the discrimination women go through everyday in order to change it. Girl power is something everyone should acquire.” -Deserine Loupe
“When I think of Girl Power, I think of girls from different backgrounds and ethnicities uplifting each other and helping each other overcome difficulties faced in society. I believe Girl Power showcases the beauty and capabilities of the female aura.” -Jennifer Flores
“Girl Power means to me that we are all united and connected just because we are girls. Girl power oftentimes brings together girls of different backgrounds and helps to fight against problems that are unique to girls. Girl Power is great.” -Mikayla Everett
“To me, girl power means supporting other women instead of bringing them down. Also, women using their talents to the best of their abilities.” -Noelle Jones
Well said girls! SMA empowers our girls in many ways including offering a robust STEM curriculum.
“Female engineers earn 33% more than women in other fields, but only 13% of engineers are women. There are currently 3 million unfilled STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs in the United States, and 80% of jobs in the next decade will require technology skills. STEM jobs are calling for women, but where are the women? Well, if girls aren’t encouraged to enter STEM fields, what will make them do so as adults?” -dayofthegirl.org
Download these posters for free here and help encourage a girl in your life. Some other great “Women in Science” posters as well here. You may also want to consider this book or this one to donate to school libraries.
In February 2016, nearly 1,000 educators, mostly from girls’ schools located in 23 countries, came together for the first-ever Global Forum on Girls’ Education. What originated as an opportunity to share best practices about teaching girls became much more significant. It signaled the start of a movement — a call to action to awaken the world to the importance of empowering girls through a single, inalienable right: access to a quality education. NCGS and its partners from across the globe are eager to take the next step in making our voices heard and for educators of girls to lead this conversation.
The Pledge captures and articulates the excitement, opportunity, and imperative from that inaugural Global Forum and calls upon us to stand up — and speak up — for girls’ education. Intended for advocates of all ages, the Pledge displays the unified strength within the girls’ school and girls’ education communities.
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